Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid ruled out for three games with oblique strain

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will miss at least three games after an MRI scan confirmed he has suffered a strained right oblique.

The team announced on Saturday that the 2023 MVP sustained the injury during their recent victory over the Miami Heat.

He was forced to leave the court during the 124-117 win on Thursday night.

An MRI examination subsequently revealed the extent of the damage to his right side.

Wait for medical re-evaluation

Embiid will definitely be absent for Sunday’s trip to face the Boston Celtics.

The seven-time All-Star will also sit out back-to-back home fixtures on Tuesday and Wednesday before being reassessed.

His absence comes amid a rich vein of form, having posted 26 points and 11 rebounds against Miami before suffering the setback.

Dominant February form

The 29-year-old was the Eastern Conference’s leading scorer in February, averaging 29 points per game throughout the month.

Philadelphia must now navigate a challenging stretch of the schedule without their talismanic center as they look to secure their playoff positioning.