The Philadelphia 76ers will attempt to level their playoff series against the New York Knicks on Wednesday without Joel Embiid.
The 76ers star has been ruled out for Game 2 due to ankle and hip injuries.
ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news.
Embiid’s Injury-Plagued Season
Embiid’s absence follows a 14-point performance in 25 minutes during the 76ers’ 137-98 defeat to the Knicks in Game 1.
It has been another injury-riddled year for Embiid.
He missed time early in the regular season due to a knee issue.
In February, Embiid sustained an oblique injury, causing him to miss 13 games.
He also missed games down the stretch due to oblique management.
Embiid was limited to just 38 regular-season games.
It marked the third-straight season in which Embiid has failed to exceed 40 games played.
Appendectomy Sidelines Star
Embiid missed time after undergoing an appendectomy.
The procedure caused him to miss the first three games of the 76ers’ first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
Philadelphia went 1-2 without Embiid.
Embiid returned for Game 4 and proved to be the difference in the series moving forward.
Though the 76ers lost that contest, Embiid led the team to three straight wins, propelling the team to the second round.
Game 1 Struggles and Treatment Before Game 2
Like most members of the 76ers, Embiid had a rough night in Game 1 versus the Knicks.
He went just 3-of-11 from the field, with just four rebounds and one assist in the blowout loss.
Embiid initially appeared on the team’s Game 2 injury report as probable due to an ankle injury.
He reportedly received treatment ahead of Game 2 but was unable to take part in the team’s shootaround on Wednesday, per ESPN.
This ultimately led to the centre being ruled out for the contest.