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hiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid exited Saturday’s Game 7 in Boston with an apparent injury.
After a commerical break, the NBC broadcast showed Embiid interacting with the Sixers medical staff and getting his side stretched out.
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Embiid exited to the locker room during the third quarter of Saturday’s game.
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The Sixers are having a spectacular night thus far, as Embiid has looked every bit of his MVP self so far. He has poured 27 points on 10-for-17 shooting so far.
Philadelphia holds a double-digit lead with the fourth quarter approaching.
The winner of this game faces the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs.
An update on Embiid will be provided when more information about his status is learned.
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