Superstar big player Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers recently sustained a meniscus injury while playing the Golden State Warriors.
The Miami Heat are gaining ground on the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference rankings as a result of unfortunate news.
Superstar center Joel Embiid of Philadelphia suffered an injury on Tuesday while playing the Golden State Warriors. On 53.3 percent shooting, the current MVP is averaging 35.3 points and 11.3 rebounds.
The Philadelphia 76ers reported on Thursday that reigning MVP Joel Embiid has sustained a lateral meniscus “injury” on his left knee. As a result, Embiid’s defense of his illustrious title is now on life support, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
Sources close to the center say that Embiid is awaiting additional tests to ascertain whether a meniscus tear happened and the extent of the ailment.
The Heat are ranked No. 7 (25-23) in the league, while Philadelphia is the No. 5 (30-17) seed in the East. Before injuries started to ruin his season, Embiid looked to be headed for a second straight MVP award. When he plays, the Sixers have an impressive 26-8 record; when he is out, they have a 4-9 record.
The most formidable rivals of the Heat for the third seed are the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. The Knicks have won nine straight games, putting them on a roll. Despite facing star injuries, the Cavaliers have persevered through them.