76ers' Joel Embiid misses Game 2 with ankle and hip injuries
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers lost Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the New York Knicks 108-102, falling behind 2-0 in the series, largely due to struggling offense in the fourth quarter without Joel Embiid.
- Embiid was ruled out six hours before the game with a sprained right ankle and sore right hip, limiting the 76ers' scoring and interior presence; his replacements, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona, combined for 15 rebounds but were hampered by foul trouble.
- Embiid's health has been a concern following a late-season appendectomy, and he showed signs of discomfort during Game 1, which the Knicks exploited by attacking his limited mobility.
- Despite the loss, Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 26 points, supported by Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr., but the team struggled with shooting in the final quarter, going 4 for 17.
- The 76ers remain optimistic about their chances to recover in the series as Games 3 and 4 shift to Philadelphia, hoping Embiid will be available to play.
