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Philadelphia 76ers facing Joel Embiid’s facial injury

The Philadelphia 76ers lost the play of center Joel Embiid Wednesday night. He fell to injury when facing the New York Knicks after colliding with rookie Markelle Fultz. Fultz remained in the game, while Embiid left the court with a facial contusion. He stayed overnight at a local hospital for precautionary sake. And yes, an injured Embiid elevated everyone’s fears once more.

Embiid passed concussion protocol after he left the court, was taken to a local hospital for precautionary concussion testing.

No worries, mate

Not much from the initial report to worry about, right?