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The Philadelphia 76ers know they have a tough task ahead of them against the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. But that task will be even tougher if Joel Embiid can’t play due a sprained right knee.

Sixers coach Doc Rivers gave an update on Embiid’s inactivity at Saturday’s practice before casting doubt on the potential MVP’s availability for Game 1 on Monday.

“There is no latest,” Rivers said. “Obviously, the doctors looked at him, and he didn’t do anything today.

“I’ll say this, but if I was a betting man, I would probably say doubtful for at least Game 1. But we’ll see.”

Embiid missed Game 4 of the 76ers sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in the first round. That would give him 11 days off before facing the Celtics in Game 1. However, recovery times from a sprained LCL can vary greatly, and the Sixers haven’t said what grade of sprain Embiid is dealing with.

The possibility of the Charlotte Hornets to selecting Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 pick is “gaining serious momentum,” sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The Hornets have been “torn” between Henderson and Brandon Miller with many believing they preferred Miller. The team will have final meetings on Thursday ahead of the draft to settle on a decision.

Henderson and Miller were both in Charlotte on Monday to meet withe Hornets.

“It’s really been 50/50 in all these days,” said Charania on the Pat McAfee Show. “As close of a selection as you’re going to get.”

The Portland Trail Blazers select No. 3 and Miller would be a more natural fit with their current roster.