Joel Embiid Clears NBA's Concussion Protocol
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Sixers' Center Joel Embiid has cleared the NBA's concussion protocol.
However, the Sixers will be without their All-Star center again in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Miami Heat on Monday night.
Sixers' Joel Embiid Out For Game 1 Against Heat
Joel Embiid hasn't played since March 28 when he suffered a broken bone around his left eye in a collision with teammate Markelle Fultz.
Medical Update
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Joel Embiid (orbital bone fracture, left eye) is out for tomorrow's game vs Miami. Has cleared NBA's concussion protocol. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot (right knee patellar tendinitis) is out for tomorrow's game vs Miami
Embiid had surgery on March 31.
The 7-footer wore the mask during pregame shooting drills and would need one in the postseason.
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He is still out for Monday night's game vs. Miami.
The timetable for his return is still unclear.