Joel Embiid overcomes pregame scare against Celtics

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers had a night full of drama and excitement at TD Garden. What started with concern for the Sixers star ended in celebration. During warm-ups before the game against the Boston Celtics, Embiid suffered a freak accident when he hit a safety rope while practicing a jump shot. The blow left him touching his ankle in visible discomfort, and fans feared his night was in jeopardy.