The 76ers announced Joel Embiid had suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion during Thursday’s series-clinching Game 6 win at Toronto. The injuries will keep him out indefinitely.
Per the team, Embiid will be listed as out for Game 1 of the 76ers’ Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat is Monday (7:30 ET, TNT). Further updates, the 76ers said, would be provided.
Embiid averaged 26.2 points on 52% shooting to go along with 11.3 rebounds in Philadelphia’s first-round series against the Raptors.
Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return.
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Joel is embracing the “f–k Embiid” chants 👀 pic.twitter.com/h6uLlDORhg
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