Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Embiid, Maxey to Miss Game 2 vs. Heat
Latest Updates on Key Players Ahead of Play-In Matchup
Embiid's Meniscus Injury
Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference play-in tournament against the Miami Heat due to an injury to the lateral meniscus in his right knee. The reigning MVP has been dealing with the issue for several weeks and aggravated it in the first half of Game 1.
Maxey's Foot Sprain
Tyrese Maxey is also expected to sit out Game 2 after suffering a foot sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 1. The severity of his injury is not yet known, but he is expected to undergo further evaluation over the next few days.
Other Injuries
In addition to Embiid and Maxey, the 76ers will also be without Furkan Korkmaz (knee) and Georges Niang (thumb) for Game 2. Korkmaz is expected to miss the rest of the season, while Niang is considered day-to-day.
Impact on Game 2
The absence of Embiid and Maxey is a significant blow to the 76ers, as they are two of their most important players. Embiid is the team's leading scorer and rebounder, while Maxey is a key playmaker and scorer. The 76ers will need to find a way to fill the void created by their absences if they want to advance to the first round of the playoffs.
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