Joel Embiid Appears To Injure Himself After Off-The-Backboad Dunk During Playoff Game

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Joel Embiid may have injured himself in the Sixers’ first playoff game.

On Saturday night, Embiid busted out an amazing off-the-backboard dunk in the team’s playoff game vs the Knicks.

Unfortunately, Embiid appeared to land awkwardly on his knee and stayed on the floor for several minutes.

The Sixers star grabbed at his left knee, which has given him problems and kept him out for much of the regular season.

Embiid returned to the locker room before halftime, and there is currently no update on his status.

Update: Embiid returned to the game in the third quarter.