76ers star Joel Embiid is playing through a potentially serious right thumb injury that could require further testing in the near future, as first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.
Embiid is reportedly “experiencing pain and discomfort” in his thumb but managed to practice Friday and is expected to play in Game 4 on Saturday. It was also reported that Embiid may need an MRI to determine the ailment’s severity.
The MVP candidate was seen sporting a soft cast on his right wrist during the second half of Wednesday’s Game 3 win over the Raptors. Embiid, who nailed the game-winning three in that contest, reportedly wore the soft cast during Friday’s practice, and was not listed on the team’s official injury report.
