Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers big man out indefinitely with orbital fracture, concussion, report says

The look of the Eastern Conference qualifiers has changed dramatically with the news that Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid He went out indefinitely after suffering a fracture in the right orbit and a slight concussion in match No. 132-97, which the team won in the sixth match. Toronto Raptors Thursday night , According to Shams Al Shaaraniyah.

Even if Embiid, who was already playing through a ligament tear in his right thumb that was said to require off-season surgery, decided to play through the orbital fracture, he should sit down, at least, Five days for concussionincurred on Thursday. That would put him outside at least Game One of the second-round series at Philly versus the top-ranked Miami Heat on Monday.

Embiid will be reassessed next week, but the good news is that there is no indication that a right-sided orbital fracture will require surgery. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Embiid suffered a left orbital fracture in 2018, which required surgery. Again, this leaves the door open for Embiid to possibly play through the break if he does indeed clear the concussion protocol at some point.

MVP nominee for the second consecutive season, Embiid suffered an injury after being hit by the Raptors forward Pascal Siakam With four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

Embiid is clearly crucial to any potential success for Philadelphia in this post-season, as he leads the team with an average of 26.2 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. The greater part of the offensive responsibility will fall on the shoulders James HardenAnd Therese Maxi And Tobias Harris As long as Embiid is outside.