Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid Recovering from Meniscus Surgery
Reigning NBA MVP Expected to Miss Significant Time
Embiid Injured in Recent Game, Undergoes Surgery
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, the team announced Thursday. The reigning Kia NBA MVP is expected to miss significant time while he recovers from the procedure.
Embiid was injured in the Sixers' recent game against the Miami Heat. He left the game in the third quarter with what was initially diagnosed as a knee contusion.
Further evaluation revealed the torn meniscus, which required surgery to repair. The Sixers have not announced a timetable for Embiid's return, but it is likely that he will miss multiple weeks.
The injury is a major blow to the Sixers, who are currently in contention for the Eastern Conference title. Embiid is averaging an NBA-best 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game this season.
The Sixers will now have to weather the storm with Embiid sidelined. They will need other players to step up and fill the void left by their franchise player.
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