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Embiid Sidelined: 76ers Star Injured, Misses Games
1 Mar
Summary
- Joel Embiid will miss at least three games due to a strained right oblique.
- The injury was confirmed by an MRI on Saturday after being hurt Thursday.
- Embiid averaged 29 points in February, leading the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia 76ers' star center Joel Embiid has been sidelined due to a strained right oblique, the team announced on Saturday. Embiid sustained the injury during the 76ers' 124-117 victory over Miami on Thursday night.
An MRI conducted on Saturday confirmed the severity of the injury. Embiid is expected to miss a minimum of three games. This absence includes Sunday's game in Boston. His condition will be reassessed following the team's home games on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Embiid was having a strong season, averaging 29 points in February, which was the highest in the Eastern Conference. He also contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds in the recent game against Miami.
