NBA Playoffs: Joel Embiid Listed As 'Doubtful' For Game 3

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Sixers center Joel Embiid is listed as "doubtful" for Game 3 against the Miami Heat.

The Sixers made the announcement on Wednesday night.

Medical Update:

Joel Embiid – (orbital bone fracture, left eye) is doubtful for tomorrow night's game at Miami.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 18, 2018

Embiid cleared the NBA's concussion protocol on Sunday after suffering a fractured orbital bone during an injury in March.

'Sick And Tired Of Being Babied,' Says Embiid After Sixers' Game 2 Loss

The series is tied 1-1 after the Heat beat the Sixers 113-103 on Monday night.

Embiid wasn't happy about the loss, saying he's "F***ING sick and tired of being babied" in an Instagram post.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 06: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on March 6, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

There's no indication when the Sixers star could get back on the court.

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