The Philadelphia 76ers wont have big man Joel Embiid for Thursday’s game against the Boston Celtics. Embiid will miss the contest due to a left ring finger injury. Embiid is meeting with a specialist to determine the severity of the issue, according to Serena Winters of NBCS Philly.
The 25-year-old Embiid dislocated his left ring finger in the first quarter of Monday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Embiid initially left the contest, but eventually returned to the game with his finger wrapped. Following the game — which the 76ers won 120-113 — Embiid said it felt like he was “playing with one hand.