Embiid Overcomes Setbacks, Scores Playoff Career-High Despite Health Concerns

Embiid of the 76ers has been dealing with a setback since suffering a knee injury in January during a game against the Golden State Warriors. After undergoing surgery and an eight-week recovery plan, Embiid returned to action in the final weeks of the regular season. Despite his return, he was listed as questionable before each playoff game against the New York Knicks due to his knee injury recovery.

Recently, Embiid has been seen wearing sunglasses off the court, which is unusual for him. It was revealed after Game 3 that he has been diagnosed with a “mild case” of Bell’s palsy, a condition that he has kept hidden to avoid distracting his team. Despite facing setbacks and challenges, Embiid has been a key player for the Sixers in the postseason, averaging impressive stats in the first two games against the Knicks. In Game 3, Embiid had a standout performance, scoring a playoff career-high 50 points and leading the Sixers to their first win in the playoffs. While his status moving forward may remain questionable, the Sixers are hopeful that Embiid will continue to play through any challenges that come his way.