Joel Embiid was absent from the Philadelphia 76ers' second-round playoff match versus the Boston Celtics due to an injury on his right knee.
The injury occurred during Game 3 of the first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets. He didn't play in the next game, which Philadelphia won to finish the first round with a sweep.
Read More: Sixers Injury Report: Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid, Unable to Run
Although Embiid attended the team's shootaround on Monday, he was unable to play in the game due to concerns about his inability to run, which could impact his conditioning and the knee injury itself. As a result, Philadelphia supporters are having a variety of reactions as they brace themselves for the worst-case scenario.
Joel Embiid is OUT for Game 1 vs. Celtics pic.twitter.com/OrKSAU6caT
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 1, 2023
Celtics taking this series
— Snack Cake The OG (@SnackCakeTheOG) May 1, 2023
These players play too many games.
— SoM-Commando (@SoMCommando) May 1, 2023
If it's what they say it is, you can't further injure it.
— Nicholas 🌮 (@5_ranking) May 1, 2023
They'll never have a better shot than this.
— Charlie Jamieson (@CharlieJamies14) May 1, 2023
Embiid is one of the contenders for the MVP race. Embiid attained his second consecutive scoring title this season by averaging 33.1 points. He also maintained an average of 10.2 rebounds and matched his best with 4.2 assists per game. He appeared in 66 games, the second most he has ever played in a single season.
Now that the Milwaukee Bucks are eliminated, the matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics in the playoffs seems like it could be the actual Eastern Conference Finals, as the victorious team would be heavily favored over the Heat or Knicks. This potential face-off between two of the top three NBA teams should excite fans, but apprehensions regarding Joel Embiid's knee injury and his availability at the start of the series have dampened the mood.
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