The 76ers are not planning to shut down the big man in the second game of the series

Joel Embiid’s knee ‘pretty good’ but Game 2 status against Knicks still in question. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse shrugged of any worries about the injury. Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be played in New York on Sunday night.

Joel Embiid's latest injury isn't expected to result in a full-blown shutdown for the 76ers, his head coach said. The 76ers lost Game 1 to the Knicks in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. The Knicks lost the series opener to the New York Knicks at home in New Jersey.

76ers’ Joel Embiid returns to floor after suffering apparent leg injury vs. Knicks in Game 1. Embiig had 18 points in 16 minutes prior to his injury. Embriid scored 15 points in the first quarter alone in the game's first quarter.

Joel Embiid returns after apparent leg injury in Game 1 vs. Knicks. Embiardia returned from knee surgery less than three weeks ago. NBA playoffs: Embiad returns after knee surgery just three weeks after returning from surgery. NBA Finals MVP returns to New York for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Joel Embiid leaves Game 1 of 76ers' series against Knicks after appearing to reinjure his surgically repaired left knee after a powerful dunk. 76ers star appears to have left knee in first-round series against New York Knicks. Philadelphia 76ers face Knicks in Game 1 on Sunday night in New York.

76ers' Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks. 76ers star left Game 1 of first-round series against New York Knicks on Saturday night. Embiad appeared to reinjured his surgically repaired left knee after a powerful dunk.

NBA playoffs: Joel Embiid exits Game 1 vs. Knicks with apparent leg injury. Embiardia returned from knee surgery less than three weeks ago. NBA playoffs begin Tuesday night in New York City. NBA Finals MVP returns to New York for Philadelphia 76ers Game 1 against Knicks.

Joel Embiid goes back to locker room with apparent injury after dunk. Embiad threw the ball off the backboard and dunked it, an acrobatic play. The 76ers went into the first half against the Knicks in Game 1 on Saturday night.