New Delhi, May 6 -- Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks after being ruled out with right hip soreness and a right ankle sprain.

The news hit hard on Wednesday (May 6) when the NBA released its official 1 PM ET injury report. Embiid had started the day listed as probable because of the ankle issue, but both injuries kept him sidelined. Notably, he felt increased soreness in his hip and ankle and could not take part in the morning shootaround. Even with round-the-clock treatment, doctors and trainers decided it was best for him to sit this one out.

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