Philadelphia's Embiid Will Continue To Play Despite Injury

Embiid first felt the injury during Game 3 of the 76ers’ first-round series against the Toronto Raptors last week and had an MRI. But he played with the injury in Game 4 and had 21 points and eight rebounds. Game 5 is tonight, with Philly up 3-1. 

Simmons Probably Won't Return

It had been reported that the Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons was expected to make his season debut in Game 4 of the Nets’ first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics tonight.

But media reports Sunday said he’d ruled out due to a return of back soreness Sunday. Simmons is recovering from a herniated disc and ESPN said he’d had 10 pain-free days.

The Nets are down 3-0 and at risk of being swept. Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Reggie Miller blasted the news, tweeting of Simmons, “This dude has ZERO competitive [fire].”

Jazz' Gobert Fined $25,000

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was fined $25,000 by the NBA Sunday for using profanity during a live televised interview the day before.

Gobert was speaking with TNT on-court after the Jazz tied their first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks with a 100-99 win in Game 4.

He was asked about the potential of this Jazz team and said, “Man, f**k th talk. We just try to be the best team we can be, we try to enjoy the moment, and whatever happens, happens.”

National Basketball Association

Sunday, April 24 Scoreboard

Playoffs, First Round

Milwaukee 119, Chicago 95 -- Milwaukee leads series 3-1

Denver 126, Golden State 121 -- Golden State leads series 3-1

Miami 110, Atlanta 86 -- Miami leads series 3-1

New Orleans 118, Phoenix 103 -- Series tied 2-2

Monday, April 25 Schedule (All Times Central)

Boston at Brooklyn, 6 p.m.

East First Round -- Game 4

Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

East First Round -- Game 5

Utah at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

West First Round -- Game 5