The Philadelphia 76ers welcomed Joel Embiid back to the court on Sunday, but just five days later, he was sidelined again before halftime.
Embiid’s Sudden Exit
During a game against the Pacers, Joel Embiid had to leave after an unfortunate hit to his face by Bennedict Mathurin in the last seconds of the second quarter. The Sixers ended up losing their 16th game this season with a score of 121-107. Afterward, it was revealed that Embiid suffered a sinus fracture.
Joel Embiid has been ruled out with injury vs. Pacers
He will undergo further testing after 'impact to right side of face'
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)
Concerns Over Embiid’s Health
Before leaving the game, Embiid had scored 12 points and made five assists. Given his history with two previous orbital fractures, the team is being very careful with him. Despite their rocky start this season and standing at 7-16, they have him signed until 2028.
Fans are worried about how often he’s been injured lately.
Impact on Team Performance
This season has been tough for both Embiid and the Sixers. He’s only played in six games so far, and they’ve lost five of those matches. Even during Friday’s game, they were outscored by 11 points while he was on the court for just 17 minutes.
It’s crucial for Embiid to stay healthy if he wants to help turn things around for his team; however, Friday night showed just how fragile that hope can be.
