On February 11, Beijing time, the NBA regular season once again set off a wave of passion. The Philadelphia 76ers will play the Washington Wizards on the road, however 76ers center Joel Embiid will miss out due to injury. This is the 18th game Embiid has missed this season, leaving him unable to meet the league's requirements for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA.
The league's latest rules require players to play at least 65 games and play at least 20 minutes per game to be eligible for the regular season awards. This means that Embiid will not be able to compete in the MVP race this season. According to Shams, Embiid may need to miss six to eight weeks of games. The star, who was injured in a game against the Warriors, was diagnosed with a displaced meniscus valve in his left knee and required complex knee surgery.
Currently, Embiid has completed surgery and is expected to be further evaluated in 4 weeks. While fans are expecting him to make a comeback this season, the reality may be even harsher. So far this season, Embiid has contributed an average of 353 points 113 rebounds and 57 assists, excellent performance. Under his leadership, the 76ers maintained a top-four spot in the East, but injuries cast a shadow over the team's playoff prospects.
Embiid has long been the favorite on the MVP list, and he has a tight battle with Nikola Jokic. The two almost monopolized the top two in each issue of the MVP list. Embiid's injury has given Jokic and Alexander Grigg a chance to make a comeback.
Embiid could well have continued his MVP dominance without the injury, but injuries put an end to that possibility. Over the past few years, the rivalry between Embiid and Jokic has long been seen as one of the focal points of the NBA. And this time, Embiid's injury caused him to miss the matchup with Jokic again.
At this critical moment, Embiid's injury became his weakness, which directly led to his loss in the MVP race. It also makes people wonder if Embiid would have been able to turn the current landscape upside down and become the MVP of the season without this injury. The outcome of this game was undoubtedly frustrating for fans of the 76ers and Embiid. In the absence of a core on the team, they also looked a little powerless against the Wizards. Embiid's absence has left the team stretched on the inside, unable to play the defensive pressure and scoring ability it deserves. Although the rest of the 76ers also worked hard, it was still difficult to fill Embiid's void in crunch time.
Looking back over the past few seasons, Embiid has been a leader for the 76ers, and his performance has played a crucial role in the team's results. Injuries have become a bump in the road of his career. At this critical juncture, his teammates need to be more united and tackle the challenge together in order to maintain a good record during Embiid's injury.
For fans, they may wonder what the fate of the 76ers would be if Embiid could stay healthy. This game also made people look forward to Embiid's early return and show his dominance on the court again. But at this moment, we can only wait, watch the time pass slowly, and hope that Embiid can return to the court as soon as possible and bring more glory to the team.
Let's look forward to Embiid's return, and how will his strength change the 76ers?
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