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The Philadelphia 76ers introduced that Joel Embiid can be out indefinitely with a Lateral Meniscus Injury in his left knee.
An MRI was performed following the Sixers’ 119-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors, revealing the harm.
ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported Embiid will likely be out via the remainder of the weekend whereas the Sixers discover therapy choices for his or her All-Star huge man; lacking the Sixers matchup in opposition to the Brooklyn Nets.
The harm occurred within the fourth quarter of the Sixers’ matchup in opposition to the Warriors when ahead Jonathan Kuminga fell on Embiid going after a free ball, inflicting his knee to bend awkwardly.
The huge man was proven to be in ache, grabbing at his knee; he was finally capable of depart the court docket underneath his personal energy, limping to the locker room.
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It’s unclear what number of video games the reigning MVP will miss. Embiid has already missed two video games because of soreness within the knee, together with the Sixers’ matchup in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers and their Saturday recreation in opposition to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Embiid missed 12 video games total this season to this point.
The Philadelphia 76ers are presently the fifth seed within the japanese convention with a file 29-17 on the season and had been capable of decide up a 127-124 win in opposition to the Utah Jazz with out Embiid suiting up.
Newly introduced All-Star level guard, Tyrese Maxey had an ideal recreation dropping 51 factors. Even with Maxey rising as an All-Star, staying aggressive in a tricky Eastern Conference would take loads of work if Embiid is to overlook any important time.
The harm would seemingly knock Embiid out of the MVP race as a result of NBA rule change discouraging load administration, requiring a participant to play in not less than 20 minutes in 65 video games to be eligible for awards.
Embiid was within the midst of an MVP-caliber season, main the NBA in scoring whereas averaging 35.3 factors per recreation, together with 11.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists.
Embiid was named an All-Star starter final week, it is assumed that Adam Silver could look to interchange the star huge man.
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