The Philadelphia 76ers have been dealt a major blow as their star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of their Christmas Day game against the Miami Heat due to an ankle injury. Embiid, who is averaging 23.3 points and 11.8 rebounds per game, suffered the injury during the 76ers’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
The injury is a major setback for the 76ers, who are currently second in the Eastern Conference standings. Embiid has been a key part of the team’s success this season, and his absence will be felt in the upcoming game against the Heat.
Embiid’s injury is particularly concerning given his history of ankle issues. He missed the first two months of the season due to a bone bruise in his left ankle, and he also suffered a sprained right ankle earlier this season. The 76ers will be hoping that this latest injury isn’t serious and that Embiid will be able to return to action soon.
In the meantime, the 76ers will have to make do without their star center. They will likely turn to veteran forward Al Horford to fill the void left by Embiid. Horford has been solid this season, averaging 13.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
The 76ers will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Embiid, as they look to make a deep run in the playoffs this season. The Christmas Day game against the Heat will be a tough one without him, but the team will have to find a way to win without their star center.
