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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 against the New York Knicks due to multiple injuries to his hip and ankle.
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Embiid was "unable to participate in the team's shootaround this morning." That lack of availability prompted the Sixers to remove Embiid from Game 2, Wednesday, May 6.
Was Joel Embiid expected to play vs Knicks?Embiid was unable to participate in the team’s shootaround this morning after experiencing increased soreness in both his ankle and hip, sources said. He had been receiving around-the-clock treatment in efforts to play. https://t.co/IUY2HK77KE
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 6, 2026
Embiid was initially listed as probable for Wednesday night's contest. ESPN also reports that Embiid had been receiving "around-the-clock treatment" in an effort to get him ready for the game.
Despite the treatment, Embiid experienced increased soreness in his hip and ankle, making him unable to work with his team Wednesday morning, and prompting the 76ers to take extra precaution with their superstar.
Embiid missed the first three games of the 76ers' first-round series against the Boston Celtics due to an appendectomy. Boston led the series 2-1 before Embiid was able to take the court.
Embiid's return sparked a 3-1 series comeback for Philadelphia, the 14th such comeback in NBA history. The former MVP averaged 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists over the final four games of the series.
It is currently unclear when Embiid will be able to return in this series against the Knicks.
Already, the Knicks have jumped from 7.5-point favorites, per BetMGM, to 10.5-point favorites in wake of Embiid's injury.
Knicks vs. 76ers playoff scheduleKnicks lead series 1-0; *- if necessary
- Game 1 at New York: Knicks 137, 76ers 98
- Game 2 at New York: Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo
- Game 3 at Philadelphia: Friday, May 8, 7 p.m. | Prime Video
- Game 4 at Philadelphia: Sunday, May 10, 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo
- *Game 5 at New York: Tuesday, May 12 | Time and TV TBD
- *Game 6 at Philadelphia: Thursday, May 14 | Time and TV TBD
- *Game 7 at New York: Sunday, May 17 | Time and TV TBD
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Joel Embiid ruled out for 76ers' Game 2 vs Knicks in stunning setback
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