Following the loss to the Knicks, Embiid texted the president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey, that they must do whatever it takes to ensure he’s healthy for the playoffs. The first step to ensure Embiid is ready for the postseason is limiting his back-to-back games.

The Hawks hadn’t played a game in six days, and they had some rustiness to shake off in Monday’s exhibition game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite jumping to an 11-3 lead early, the Hawks offense stuttered,