Joel Embiid will miss at least three games after suffering a strain in his right oblique, as reported by the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The injury occurred during the 124-117 victory over Miami on Thursday night.
The Cameroonian center underwent an MRI on Saturday, a test that confirmed the extent of the physical problem. Embiid will not play this Sunday in Boston and will be reevaluated once the 76ers complete their next two consecutive home games, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Embiid's Last Duel
Before being injured, the star of the Philadelphia squad scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Miami. During the month of February, he averaged 29 points per game, the highest figure in the Eastern Conference during that period. This season, Joel Embiid is having the healthiest campaign in recent years, averaging 26.6 points and 7.5 rebounds in 31 minutes of play in the 33 games he has played to date.
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