76ers’ Joel Embiid to miss rest of season
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been shut down for the remainder of the season as he deals with ongoing issues with his left knee, the team announced Friday.
Per the 76ers, the team and Embiid have been consulting with specialists about his injured knee.
“After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation,” the 76ers said in a statement.
“We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan. … The team and specialists will continue working with Joel to ensure the best path forward for his long-term health and performance.”
Embiid, 30, has played in just 19 of the Sixers’ 58 games this season, and is averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists. The 2022-23 MVP and seven-time All-Star is shooting 44.4 percent from the field, well below his career mark of 50.1.
The Mavericks were up by two before Irving took control with under five minutes remaining. He hit two mid-range baskets and completed a three-point play on the second to give the Mavericks a 94-87 advantage with 4:09 to go.
A pair of layups by Bridges brought Charlotte within three points with three minutes to go, but Thompson drilled a 3-pointer, Irving hit a short floater and Brown dunked create a 10-point gap with 53.4 seconds left.
