Joel Embiid Suffers Injury

Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers' series against the New York Knicks with a sprained right ankle and a sore right hip.

He struggled through Game 1, scoring 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting in 25 minutes.

The 76ers had listed Embiid as probable to play before adding the hip problem and ruling him out on the injury report about six hours before Game 2.

Embiid returned from a late-season appendectomy during Game 4 of Philadelphia's first-round series against Boston and helped the 76ers overcome a 3-1 deficit to win the series.

Embiid's absence leaves the 76ers without him against Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns and likely means Philadelphia will need much more from Tyrese Maxey.

The speedy point guard also struggled through Game 1, going 3 for 9 for 13 points after averaging 26.9 in the first round.

The 76ers are used to playing without Embiid, as it has been years since the former MVP has truly been healthy.

Embiid had been listed as probable to play in Game 1 with a bruised right hip before being cleared, and the Knicks repeatedly took advantage of his lack of mobility to create open shots.

Embiid winced and grabbed his abdomen at one point in Game 1 after Knicks guard Mikal Bridges collided with him on a screen in the first half.

He later said he felt the contact was unnecessary and that he needs to protect himself more, especially around his abdomen.

The 76ers will try to even the Eastern Conference semifinals without Embiid on Wednesday night.

Embiid averaged 25.2 points in five games thus far and his injury is a significant blow to the 76ers' chances.

The team will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Embiid's injury.

Embiid's health has been a concern for the 76ers all season, and his injury is a reminder of the risks of playing in the NBA.

The 76ers will need to find a way to overcome Embiid's injury and win Game 2 without their star center.