Joel Embiid Battles Knee and Bell’s Palsy as Philadelphia 76ers Make Playoff Push

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been facing a number of health concerns during the regular season and playoffs. Details about Embiid’s knee-related setback were already public before Thursday’s Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks. However, after the game, it was revealed that the star center was also dealing with Bell’s Palsy, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Embiid acknowledged the setbacks, admitting that he was unsure of what exactly had happened. He has been seen wearing sunglasses off the court recently, with symptoms starting before the Sixers’ match against the Miami Heat in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. Despite dealing with meniscus recovery and Bell’s Palsy, Embiid has not missed a game for the Sixers since the start of their postseason series against the Knicks last Saturday.

Even though he’s been playing through these setbacks, Embiid has been open about the challenges he’s facing. He described the symptoms of Bell’s Palsy as annoying, particularly affecting the left side of his face, his mouth, and his eye. However, Embiid remains determined to continue fighting through