Nick Nurse updated fans on Joel Embiid’s knee following the loss to the Nets
The Philadelphia 76ers had another fear in the relationship Joel Embiid after injuring his right knee against the Brooklyn Nets at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday.
Embiid had to leave the game in the third quarter after spraining his right knee on the play. Fortunately, he was able to come back and finish the game, though the 76ers lost, 114-106.
As shown in a video posted after the game by Sixers Wire’s Ky Carlin, Philly coach Nick Nurse admitted that he he had no idea what happened to Embiid when he went to the locker room but was told the oft-injured center could return.
Embiid finished with a game-high 27 points on 8 of 13 field goals, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks.
The former MVP kept the 76ers afloat, with Tyrese McKay is struggling from the field. Maxi, the team’s leading scorer, had 13 points, making 11 of 14 attempts. Paul George had 19 points, four rebounds, four steals and two blocks.
The Sixers fell to 16-12, absorbing their third loss in six games.
The 31-year-old Embiid has struggled with injuries throughout his career. He was limited to just 19 games last season due to a left knee problem. In April, he underwent arthroscopic surgery.
When healthy, the seven-time All-Star is arguably the most imposing player in the league. In 11 games this season, he is averaging 20.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. Even before the campaign, the 76ers announced that Embiid would no longer play back-to-back assignments to preserve his body as teams try to maximize his window.
2025-12-24 04:10:00
