Sixers center Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for appendicitis on Thursday
PhillyVoice • • sports
Key Points:
- Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and is scheduled for surgery on Thursday afternoon in Houston, according to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Embiid was unexpectedly ruled out of the Sixers' game against the Houston Rockets with an illness designation, despite not being on prior injury reports.
- The appendicitis diagnosis could potentially end Embiid's season, with only three regular-season games remaining and the postseason starting soon.
- Historical NBA cases suggest Embiid will likely miss multiple weeks, impacting his availability for the playoffs.
- If Embiid's season ends now, he will have played 38 of 82 games, averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.
