After representing the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in the All-Star Game, Joel Embiid will be out one week with left knee soreness, according to Shams Charania from The Athletic. Embiid had an MRI that showed no structural damage on his knee. The big man will receive treatment that involves physical therapy and load management to improve his condition before being re-evaluated in one week.
76ers All-Star Joel Embiid will be re-evaluated in one week, experiencing left knee soreness. He will undergo treatment involving physical therapy and load management.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 20, 2019
MRI revealed no structural damage on Embiid’s knee, team says.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 20, 2019
Embiid played recently in the All-Star Game as a starter and played 23 minutes for Team Giannis. During his time in the court Embiid posted 10 points, 12 rebounds and 1 block. Embiid has played an important role in both ends for the Sixers team that currently sits in the fifth seed in the East with a 37-21 record. This season Embiid is averaging 27.3 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.9 blocks per game.
