76ers' Joel Embiid Out For Game 5 With Small Lateral Meniscus Tear

76ers All-Star big man Joel Embiid will miss Game 5 against the Wizards due to a small lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, per the Philadelphia 76ers' social media. 

Embiid is currently listed as day-to-day and is being managed with physical therapy and treatment programs. 

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) June 2, 2021

Embiid exited midway through the first quarter in Game 4 with what appeared to be right knee soreness. Initially, the MVP candidate was thought to have injured his back after suffering a hard fall, but upon a transient return to the game, it was evident his knee was ailing.

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— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) May 31, 2021

The 76ers will sorely miss Embiid in Game 5, as he was averaging 24 points on an astounding 64% from the field. 

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