The MVP race is heating up and one candidate is starting to emerge from the pack.
76ers All-Star Joel Embiid made a statement in his team's win over the Celtics on Tuesday, exploding for 52 points on 25 shots to go with 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks.
His performance led Sixers head coach Doc Rivers to declare the MVP race over, although there are still three games to be played.
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Embiid will have another chance to bolster his case for the award on a national stage on Thursday with Philadelphia hosting the Heat on TNT.
Will Embiid be available for another statement game for the 76ers? The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates below.
Is Joel Embiid playing vs. Heat tonight?
Embiid is not listed on the 76ers' injury report for Thursday's game against the Heat.
As the superstar center tries to lock down the 2023 NBA MVP award, he'll look to have another statement game on national TV.
Embiid posted 27 points and 12 rebounds in his only other matchup with the Heat this season.
What channel is 76ers vs. Heat on?
- TV channel (national): TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Thursday's game between the 76ers vs. Heat will air nationally on TNT. Viewers in the U.S. can also stream 76ers vs. Heat on Sling TV.
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76ers vs. Heat start time
- Date: Thursday, April 6
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m PT
76ers vs. Heat from the Wells Fargo Center is scheduled to tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 6.
76ers schedule 2022-23
Here are Philadelphia's final games of the regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| April 6 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| April 7 | at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| April 9 | at Nets | 1 p.m. | — |
Heat schedule 2022-23
Here are Miami's final games of the regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| April 6 | at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| April 7 | at Wizards | 7:00 p.m. | — |
| April 9 | vs. Magic | 1 p.m. | — |
