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“The series is only 1-1,” Embiid said. “There’s nothing to really be happy about. We have to go over there and try to win both and take one of them at a time.”
Embiid is playing with a cartilage tear in his right knee.
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“I’m trying to do the best I can, limited movement and all,” Embiid said.
If Embiid has been limited, it hasn't been obvious. He was active in Game 2, even extending his defensive presence to help disturb Young’s outside shooting.
“Obviously he’s very skilled,” Capela said. “He’s one of the best at his position. Just try to make it as hard as you can for him.”
But Embiid can't do it alone. Atlanta proved that in its 128-124 Game 1 win, showing that even a dominant performance by Embiid alone is not enough. He had 39 points in that loss.
With Young and Bogdanovic combining to make only 3 of 13 3-point shots in Game 2, Philadelphia’s Shake Milton made four 3s while playing only 14 minutes off the bench.
Milton was a difference-maker, but Embiid had more help in the 76ers' balanced Game 2 attack. Tobias Harris had 22 points, including 16 in the first quarter. Seth Curry had 21 points while making five 3s.
The loss of Hunter only adds urgency to the challenge of making it tougher for Embiid to score.
“He’s a problem down in the post,” said Hawks coach Nate McMillan. “We’re trying to mix up our defense with him. At times he’s getting too deep. Our double teams are not getting there quick enough. ... He pretty much has had his way in the first two games down on the block.”
The Hawks expect there to be lot of energy at State Farm Arena, where their last lost came on April 15 against Milwaukee. Atlanta won both home games while taking its first-round series against the New York Knicks in five games.
But despite Atlanta's recent home dominance, the 76ers are favored by 1 1/2 points in Game 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Atlanta is looking to beat the odds and continue to exceed playoff expectations.
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