Joel Embiid sparks injury concerns again with huge fall at Sixers-Celtics game
Joel Embiid sparks injury concerns again with huge fall at Sixers-Celtics game
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Joel Embiid sparked injury concerns again on Christmas Day as he took a huge fall before facing the Celtics in Boston. The Sixers center, who is playing just his ninth game of the season on Wednesday night, was seen taking a step-back jumper during warmups when he fell backwards into a security rope running down the sideline.
![[Embiid was seen holding his ankle after the freak fall, but was able to start the game for Philly]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/25/22/93485149-14226433-image-a-108_1735167364163.jpg)
Embiid tumbled to the ground and could be seen holding his ankle before being helped out by teammates. Fans questioned why the rope was so close to the court, and Embiid was missing on the court minutes before the game, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix.
![[Embiid is playing in just his ninth game of the 2024-25 season due to injuries]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/25/22/93485143-14226433-image-a-109_1735167399266.jpg)
Nonetheless, the seven-time All-Star eventually returned to the floor and was able to start the game for the Sixers. He would go on to score 18 points and grab six rebounds in the first half. Joel Embiid fell into a rope near the court as he attempted a step-back jumper.
Embiid was seen holding his ankle after the freak fall, but was able to start the game for Philly. Embiid is playing in just his ninth game of the 2024-25 season due to injuries. [📺 LIVE] 🏀 #NBAChristmasDay 😬 Petite frayeur pour Embiid qui trébuche sur une corde durant l'échauffement... pic.twitter.com/udcLXuHNKc.
It's been an injury-filled season for Embiid, who missed the entirety of the preseason with what the team deemed 'left knee injury management.'. He missed the first nine games of the season before making his debut, and also missed seven games in a row from late November to early December to manage swelling in his left knee.
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