Joel Embiid is going to miss today’s Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets with a knee injury, but today’s game seems to be the least of the Philadelphia 76ers’ worries.
Embiid underwent an MRI on the knee, and his head coach says the results were not encouraging.
Doc Rivers said Joel Embiid's MRI "did not turn out well" after he had pain and swelling behind his knee:
"He was complaining about some soreness behind the knee, which is always a scary thing when it’s behind the knee. There was swelling already, which is way too early. So we… pic.twitter.com/OxmXOjK71n
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) April 22, 2023
Sixers coach Doc Rivers says Embiid’s MRI “did not turn out well,” owing to both pain and swelling behind his knee.
“It feels like whenever they tell a coach we’re going to get an MRI it doesn’t turn out well most of the time, and this one did not,” Rivers said.
The sports world is reacting to the latest update on Embiid.
“I feel absolutely awful for Joel Embiid,” one fan said. “This is horrible. Dude has had the best season of his career.”
I feel absolutely awful for Joel Embiid. This is horrible. Dude has had the best season of his career. https://t.co/PVOK0xtsc2
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) April 22, 2023
“Think we may have seen the last playoff series win of the Joel Embiid era in Philly,” another fan said.
Think we might have seen the last playoff series win of the Joel Embiid era in Philly https://t.co/IGEb79CwYH
— UGA B2B National Champions (@IOnlySayFacts) April 22, 2023
“Same script every year,” another fan said. “This is why I avoid fully investing myself in this team now.”
Same script every year. This is why I avoid fully investing myself into this team now lol https://t.co/gno1JCzhfN
— Kareem (@RespeckMySixers) April 22, 2023
“Another playoffs where Embiid is injured by the time the second round is ready to start,” another fan said. “Idk bout y’all but I’m absolutely stunned.”
Another playoffs where Embiid is injured by the time the 2nd round is ready to start. Idk about y’all but I’m absolutely stunned https://t.co/smM6sRPDcE
— D.O.C (@darwinchvz320) April 22, 2023
The Sixers should be able to manage to advance out of the first round as they hold a 3-0 lead over the Nets, but without Embiid, their chances of going further than that seem low.
Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our Twitter, & Facebook
We are now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@TechiUpdate) and stay updated with the latest Technology headlines.
For all the latest Basketball News Click Here
