Despite coming out of their opening round matchup with the Toronto Raptors victorious in six games, the Sixers barely had time to celebrate before being hit with the harshest possible dose of reality.
On Friday, the team announced that Joel Embiid is out indefinitely with an orbital fracture and a mild concussion. While there is still no clear timetable for his recovery, early indications are that the fracture won’t necessitate surgery, leaving the door open for a possible Embiid return in their second-round matchup with the Miami Heat.
Regardless, the Sixers will likely be without their superstar for the foreseeable future as they go up against the top seed in the conference.