Joel Embiid's injury is more serious than previously believed and he could miss the playoffs

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• Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will require surgery to treat an orbital fracture in his left eye, the team announced on Thursday.
• The surgery means that the Sixers will likely be without their best player to start their first postseason run since 2012.
• Embiid suffered the injury after colliding with the newly returned teammate and 2017 first overall pick Markelle Fultz during the Sixers game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

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Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will require surgery to treat an orbital fracture in his left eye, the Sixers announced on Thursday.

The injury puts Embiid's playoff availability for the Sixers in jeopardy, at least for the first round, as his timetable for return has yet to be determined. Embiid also is reported to have a concussion, despite initially passing the league's concussion protocol.

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