The complexion of the Japanese Convention playoffs has been altered considerably with the information that Philadelphia 76ers middle Joel Embiid is out indefinitely after struggling a proper orbital fracture and delicate concussion within the staff’s 132-97 series-clinching Recreation 6 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night time, according to Shams Charania.

Even when Embiid, who was already taking part in by means of a torn ligament in his proper thumb that reportedly would require surgical procedure this offseason,  decides to play by means of the orbital fracture, he has to take a seat, at a minimal, five days for the concussion, which he sustained Thursday. That will put him out for a minimum of Recreation 1 of Philly’s second-round collection vs. the top-seeded Miami Warmth on Monday. 

Embiid will likely be re-evaluated subsequent week, however the excellent news is there was no indication the orbital fracture, which is on his proper facet, would require surgical procedure, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Embiid suffered a left orbital fracture in 2018, which did require surgical procedure. Once more, this leaves the door open for Embiid to maybe play by means of the fracture if he certainly clears concussion protocol sooner or later. 

An MVP candidate for the second straight season, Embiid suffered the damage after being elbowed by Raptors ahead Pascal Siakam with 4 minutes left within the fourth quarter.

Embiid is clearly essential to any potential success for Philadelphia this postseason, main the staff with averages of 26.2 factors and 11.3 rebounds per sport. The majority of the offensive accountability will fall to James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris for so long as Embiid is out.