Embiid Powers 76ers to Key Win Amid Injury, Playoff Position Hangs in Balance
April 14, 2024![Embiid Powers 76ers to Key Win Amid Injury, Playoff Position Hangs in Balance](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/a37f3ba3c42acd8a07b95e2b107df279c7da28a42b4e5b69a74b4f9b1bca58faaa96689db6a90e6df0ecc5a16956d73d6b4f51a06d7313bcccb42f4dd106fa6f.jpg)
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers played through a left knee injury to lead his team to a critical win over the Orlando Magic.
Despite returning in the second half, Embiid's performance was visibly hampered by his injury.
76ers' head coach confirmed Embiid's knee issue and announced a reevaluation on Saturday to assess his readiness for the upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets.
The 76ers' playoff positioning remains in flux, with their final seed to be determined as they could end up in the playoffs or the Play-In Tournament.
Playoff seedings for the Eastern Conference are largely undecided, with the regular season's final day set to lock in positions.
Embiid's health status is crucial for the 76ers' playoff run, and his availability for future games will be a significant concern.
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ESPN • Apr 13, 2024
76ers hold off Magic, keep hopes of avoiding play-in alive - ESPN![76ers win seventh game in a row behind Joel Embiid's 32-point double-double](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/6bd3e270ad4dfdb69376517e2a641585210cd84f0da460b9da59ccfbb4d284c6c672f11bf67da05406dac0e7f16cd825cc46f5911d640e250dc58f0ff39fc728.png)
HoopsHype • Apr 12, 2024
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HoopsHype • Apr 12, 2024
Joel Embiid tweaked left knee in game against Orlando, will be re-assessed on Saturday