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Understanding Joel Embiid’s LCL Sprain

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to sweep the Brooklyn Nets despite playing without the services of MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid for the closeout game. Embiid suffered a knee sprain in the team’s Game 3 win and his availability for Round 2 remains uncertain. Since the completion of the series, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne has reported that […]

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Understanding De’Aaron Fox’s Index Finger Fracture

The first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs has been heavily influenced by injury as players like Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George have all missed time due to an assortment of ailments. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox added his name to the extensive list on Sunday suffering a finger fracture in […]

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Understanding Stephen Curry’s Latest Injury

Golden State guard Stephen Curry limped off the court Saturday night following a collision with Dallas’ McKinley Wright IV. On the play, Wright’s knee struck Curry just below his knee on the outside aspect of his left lower leg. Curry limped off the court and was seen pointing to the point of impact. Initial x-rays […]

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Understanding Domantas Sabonis’ Thumb Avulsion Injury

The Kings revealed Monday that big man Domantas Sabonis has suffered “an avulsion fracture of the ulnar collateral ligament of his right thumb during Friday’s game versus the Wizards.” The thumb is comprised of three bones, the first metacarpal of the hand and the proximal and distal phalanges. The proximal phalanx and first metacarpal form […]

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Understanding Steph Curry’s Shoulder Subluxation

The Warriors are expected to be without Stephen Curry for an extended period of time after suffering a “labral injury” following a subluxation of his left shoulder. Warriors’ Stephen Curry has a labrum injury in his left shoulder that is not expected to require surgery, sources say. Details on @TheRally: pic.twitter.com/6ox6W2UiN5— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December […]

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