Miami Heat Playoffs: Must Capitalize With Joel Embiid Out At Least 2 Games
While there is a belief it doesn’t require surgery, he still has to clear the concussion hurdle and figure out how to manage on the floor with the fracture. He is a man that is hampered by a few things at this point.
Not only does he have the sling on the thumb, but he will probably also have to wear the mask again when and if he plays.
Source says it appears surgery is not required for Joel Embiid’s orbital fracture at this time
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) April 30, 2022
He had surgery on fracture 4 years ago & returned in 3 weeks vs Heat
He’s out at least 5 days with concussion. No timetable for his return. But there’s some hope for this series 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/nJb38argRN
Though surgery won’t be required, he still has quite a few different barriers to cross before he can return.
Even still, that return wouldn’t happen until Game 3 of this second-round series, at the latest.
That brings you to the Miami Heat part of things. They could, should, and frankly, would have beaten the Philadelphia team had they been fully healthy, as Miami is just the better team.
However, this presents an even greater sense of urgency and purpose if you are in that Heat locker room. You must handle your business again here early.