Joel Embiid had 23 points and seven rebounds before leaving with a hyperextended left knee in the third quarter and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers breezed past the Washington Wizards 127-101 on Friday.
After throwing down a dunk, Embiid landed awkwardly on his left knee and remained on the floor for several minutes. A number of players surrounded Embiid with team trainer Kevin Johnson tending to him.
Can't stop that.
📺 @NBCSPhilly | @JoelEmbiid pic.twitter.com/aFsJ6RFP5N
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 13, 2021
The Athletic reported that Embiid eventually limped to the locker room under his own power. He did not return to the game.
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