Joel Embiid suffers another injury scare just minutes into 76ers-Raptors game

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Joel Embiid suffers another injury scare just minutes into 76ers-Raptors game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Nov 12, 2026 7:37 PM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers are holding their breath after a few minutes into Thursday’s game against the Toronto Raptors.

In the first quarter, Joel Embiid fell to the floor in pain. He pointed at his knee and had to be helped off the court.

Joel Embiid is headed to the locker room after this play. He pointed to his right knee while on the floor. https://t.co/62Kg6U3Fhm
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 13, 2026

Embiid was able to get up, but his teammates came to the floor as he walked to the locker room.

Joel Embiid is heading right to the locker room after suffering a knee injury. A lot of his teammates came out onto the court. https://t.co/tSzgICK6vB
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) November 13, 2026

Embiid has battled injuries during his entire NBA career, but he is a massive part of the 76ers team when he is healthy.

Last season, he played just 38 regular-season games, and he played just 19 games the year before.

This season, Embiid has played in 10 games entering Thursday, and he is averaging 17.7 points with 9.3 rebounds for the 9-3 76ers, who are in contention for first place in the Eastern Conference in the early stages of the 2026-27 campaign.

Shortly after, Embiid was able to return to the game.

Joel Embiid checks back in and gets a nice ovation from the crowd.
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) November 13, 2026

Embiid also suffered an injury scare on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics.

Still, the status of Joel Embiid will be something to monitor going forward, especially after the worrisome scene at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday.

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