Philadelphia 76ers’ star player Joel Embiid suffered a sinus fracture during their recent game against the Indiana Pacers, the team confirmed. Embiid’s condition will be evaluated further over the weekend, and updates on his status will be provided accordingly, as reported by PHLY Sports’ Derek Bodner. This latest injury adds to the string of unfortunate incidents in Embiid’s injury-prone career.
Facial fractures seem to be a recurring issue for Embiid, as he previously suffered an orbital bone fracture in the 2017-18 season and again during the 2022 playoffs against Toronto. The recent fracture occurred in the first half of the game against the Pacers when he was hit by Bennedict Mathurin’s elbow.
Embiid has only played in six out of 23 games this season, with multiple absences due to various injuries and suspensions. The Sixers have been cautious with his playing time, aiming to have him healthy for the playoffs. However, with a disappointing 7-16 record and a struggle to stay above the play-in line in the Eastern Conference, the team’s playoff hopes are in jeopardy.
Despite high expectations for the season after adding Paul George to the roster, the Sixers’ performance heavily relies on Embiid’s availability. With the team facing challenges on and off the court, including issues with other key players like Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, the season’s outlook appears uncertain.
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