BREAKING: Joel Embiid's Injury Status In 76ers-Knicks Game

Joel Embiid went to the locker room during Saturday's game.

Oct 13, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks down and reacts / Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

UPDATE: Joel Embiid has returned to the game (h/t Underdog NBA).

Status alert: Joel Embiid (knee) has returned to Saturday's game.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) April 20, 2024

On Saturday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers are playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.

During the first half, Joel Embiid went to the locker room with an injury.

Embiid currently has 18 points, five rebounds and two assists while shooting 6/11 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in 16 minutes of playing time.

The 76ers trail 58-46 at halftime.

There has been no word from the team on his status for the remainder of the night.

Via Underdog NBA: "Status alert: Joel Embiid (knee) headed to locker room Saturday."

Status alert: Joel Embiid (knee) headed to locker room Saturday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) April 20, 2024

Embiid only played in 39 regular season games.

However, the 2023 MVP averaged an outstanding 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocks per contest while shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.8% from the three-point range.

Joel Embiid went back to the locker room after an apparent injury. pic.twitter.com/66CZtqG9z3

— ESPN (@espn) April 20, 2024

The 76ers have a talented roster but he is by far their best player.

They are the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference and had a 47-35 record (they beat the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament).

Last season, the 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics in the second round (in seven games).

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard Tyrese Maxey / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Knicks, they are the second seed in the Eastern Conference and had a 50-32 record.

They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak.

Last season, the Knicks lost to the Miami Heat in the second round (in six games).

at the half. @cryptocom pic.twitter.com/vDPbp1QVwz

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 20, 2024

Game 2 of the series will be on Monday evening (also at Madison Square Garden).