There is no denying the Philadelphia 76ers are one of the best teams in the league currently. After signing James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets, the fans expect nothing less than a championship.
However, the latest news regarding the MVP front runner Joel Embiid will surely disappoint fans. According to sources, Embiid has suffered an injury to his right thumb.
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Although Embiid has decided to play through the pain, the injury is certainly going to affect him and his team’s chances at the NBA title.
Title hopes for James Harden and the 76ers hit a roadblock
The NBA playoffs are on and the games are getting intense with each passing game. In one of the best matchups during the first round of the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Toronto Raptors.
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Although the 76ers lead the 7-match series 3-0, it can all go in vain. According to the latest reports, MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid has suffered an injury.
There is fear that Philadelphia 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his right thumb, but Embiid has vowed to continue playing through the injury, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Embiid will rely on his pain tolerance and 76ers‘ medical staff.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 22, 2022
However, he has decided to play through the pain. The 76ers coaching staff faces a dilemma of whether to play Embiid in the recent games or to rest him and take a risk against the Raptors.
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Apart from the staff and the fanbase, James Harden is another name who will surely be tensed. He left the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and joined the 76ers in order to play with Embiid and win the championship.
USA Today via Reuters
Feb 27, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) and center Joel Embiid (21) check back into the game in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Embiid posted 19, 31, and 33 points against the Raptors. Moreover, he also added 15, 11, and 13 rebounds to his name. (Source: Statmuse) These stats prove why Embiid is such an important part of the 76ers roster.
On the other hand, James Harden has been firing on the assist’s front. He added 14, 6, and 10 assists during these 3 games. Moreover, he has his fair share of points. The former MVP had 22, 14, and 19 points against the Toronto Raptors. (Source: Statmuse)
Fans react to the devastating news
With Joel Embiid’s injury jeopardizing the chances of Harden winning his 1st NBA ring, fans on Reddit have given their reactions. Here are some of them.
