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Joel Embiid ruled out for Game 2 of Sixers vs. Knicks. See why
TL;DR
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 of the Sixers vs. Knicks playoff series due to ankle and hip injuries. He played 25 minutes in Game 1, which the Sixers lost 137-98.
Key points
- Joel Embiid ruled out for Game 2
- Injuries include ankle and hip
- Played 25 minutes in Game 1
- Sixers lost Game 1 137-98
- Game 2 tipoff at 7 p.m. on May 6
Joel EmbiidPhiladelphia 76ersNew York KnicksNBA Playoffs 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 of the Sixers-Knicks second-round playoff series, according to a report by ESPN's Shams Charania
The former MVP played 25 minutes in a 137-98 Game 1 loss in New York but will not play in Game 2 due to ankle and hip injuries, Charania reported.
Embiid was originally marked as probable with the injuries before being downgraded to out around 1 p.m. Tipoff is set for around 7 p.m. May 6.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid reacts during the first quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
76ers-Knicks injury report
76ers
- Joel Embiid: Out (right ankle sprain)
Knicks
- No injuries to report
Embiid injury
Embiid returned to playoff action in Game 4 of a first-round series against the Boston Celtics after missing the first three games as well as the Play-In game against the Orlando Magic due an emergency appendectomy that was performed on April 9.
Q&A
Why is Joel Embiid out for Game 2 against the Knicks?
Joel Embiid is out for Game 2 due to ankle and hip injuries.
What were Joel Embiid's stats in Game 1 of the playoffs?
In Game 1, Joel Embiid played 25 minutes and the Sixers lost 137-98.
When is the tipoff for Game 2 of the Sixers vs. Knicks?
The tipoff for Game 2 is set for around 7 p.m. on May 6.