Joel Embiid Diagnosed with Sinus Fracture

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers suffered a sinus fracture during a game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night after being inadvertently struck in the face by teammate Bennedict Mathurin. Embiid, who had previously been dealing with left knee issues and a three-game suspension, played only 17 minutes, contributing 12 points, four rebounds, and five assists before exiting the game. The injury occurred just before halftime, leading to his being ruled out for the second half as medical personnel evaluated him. The 76ers have announced that Embiid will undergo further testing this weekend to assess the severity of the injury. Coach Nick Nurse indicated that the team is still awaiting updates on Embiid's condition, which could potentially impact his availability for upcoming games. This injury adds to a challenging season for Embiid, who has played in only six of the team's 23 games so far.