Joel Embiid’s injury is another hit to the 76ers this season. The team is already struggling with losing 16 games among 23 games, and Friday night brought more bad news because the 76ers’ star center has been diagnosed with a sinus fracture.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Joel Embiid sustained a sinus fracture after taking a blow to the face during Friday’s game. The injury occurred late in the first half when Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin accidentally struck Embiid while going for a rebound.
When Embiid left the court, he was clearly in pain, and medical staff quickly took care of him. This injury is another setback for the 76ers, who have already faced many challenges this season, including Embiid’s knee problems and a suspension earlier.
Joel Embiid has been ruled out with injury vs. Pacers
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 14, 2024
He will undergo further testing after 'impact to right side of face' pic.twitter.com/K0E7jrYB4F
He scored 12 points, made five passes, and grabbed four rebounds within 17 minutes before taking the injury. The team has confirmed that Embiid will undergo further evaluation, and we expect updates on his status soon.
Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid’s injury
After Joel Embiid’s injury, Sixers coach Nick Nurse held a press conference. He shared a quick update but said they needed more time to get full details. Nick mentioned that Embiid will have more tests to determine the severity of the injury.
The coach said, “He’s still getting tested. [He] took a hit to the face, so he’s getting tested on that. We’ll update you when we got something.”
This injury makes a tough season even harder for Joel Embiid. He has only played in six of the team’s first 23 games. If the fracture is serious and he needs more rest, it could hurt the team’s chances even more in the coming time.
