Beijing time on April 30 news, the NBA came another bad news! Shams reports that Philadelphia ace star Embiid suffered a fractured right eye socket and a mild concussion! Embiid is currently sidelined and his return date is undecided! Earlier, Embiid had suffered a finger fracture. For Philadelphia, which is about to face the first heat showdown in the East, this is undoubtedly a fatal blow!
In game 6 between Philadelphia and the Raptors, Philadelphia defeated the opponent in one fell swoop with a crazy attack wave of 37-17 in the third quarter, and finally advanced to the semifinals 4-2. However, during the match, Embiid was hit in the eye socket by Siakam's raised elbow during a defensive process. Embiid then covered his face in pain, but did not expect to be injured so badly.
Orbital fractures and concussions are more serious injuries. The fractured eye socket means that embiid will face the possible risk of being hit again even if he insists on playing, of course, there is no doubt that Embiid will appear wearing a mask. In addition, concussions need to pass the league test, and only by passing the test can you get permission to play. So for now, Embiid has no clear timeline for his return.
This season's playoffs have been a fateful one for Embiid. In this series, Embiid had already suffered a finger fracture earlier. But Embiid chose to continue to play, which is a matter of respect. Now, Embiid has suffered another fracture of the eye socket. For Philadelphia, if Embiid can't play, or even Embiid is discounted by injury, it's a fatal blow for them.
The series with the Heat will start on May 3, Beijing time, three days away. Under normal circumstances, Embiid will not miss the game, but the goggles and masks will definitely interfere with Embiid's play. But before the big war, Philadelphia had no choice, and Embiid's tough character would not allow himself to miss the game.