Philadelphia 76ers' superstar center Joel Embiid faced a second brief injury scare in just over a week during Game 1 of their best-of-7 first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. After a remarkable play that saw Embiid throw down a one-handed dunk off the backboard, he landed awkwardly on his left leg and briefly exited the game in the first half.
Despite concerns, Philadelphia coach confirmed that there are no plans to shut down the reigning MVP, emphasizing Embiid's warrior mentality and desire to continue playing. This incident was reminiscent of a similar exit from a game eight days prior, where Embiid returned to the court after a brief absence.
