Earlier, TA Name Charania reported that in the G6 with the Raptors, Embiid was hit in the face by Siakam's elbow during a defense, and the MRI test results showed that Embiid suffered a fracture of the right eye socket and a slight concussion, and is currently absent and the return date is undecided.
Four years ago, Embiid also missed about 3 weeks of games due to a fractured right eye socket, including the first two games against the Heat in the first round of the playoffs, and only returned in G3 wearing a mask and eventually eliminated his opponent. In the same situation, the same opponent, Embiid is difficult to reproduce the miracle, because this time he also has a slight concussion, the NBA official has a strict protection agreement for concussion, Embiid's suspension period will be extended.
Embiid personally suffered a double whammy, and the 76ers' second-round prospects became less optimistic. General Arenas said hardened the team needed to score 30, 40 and 50 points to overheat, but he didn't have that level anymore. Richard Jefferson asserted that if Embiid can't play in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Harden will face blow-up treatment, the Heat will increase the confrontation, and the 76ers won't have any chance.
US media ESPN Stats & Info posted Embiid's attendance data this season, and in the regular season, Embiid played a total of 68 games, a new career high. Since the playoffs, Embiid has played 233 minutes in six games (averaging 39 minutes per game), while the 76ers have played 293 minutes on the team, meaning Embiid has been on the field for 80 percent of the playoffs. Subsequently, ESPN predicted the semifinals win rate, with the 76ers only 28% and the Heat 72% dominating the absolute advantage.
In addition, Embiid is also the player who has been packed by opponents in the first round of the playoffs, up to 85 times, and the second is alphabet brother 64 times. When Embiid is packed, the 76ers score 0.98 points per round, while when he is not packed, the 76ers get 1.09 points per round.