Richard Jefferson on Embiids MVP chances: at the time of the injury, Joel Embiid and LeBron James were both ahead of Jokic... you shouldnt lose your starting spot because some guy took out your knee

Zach Lowe on the Top 3 MVP candidates I think Shai start to finish this is his MVP I do think Wemby has a real case I think hes made it to 2nd on my ballot over Jokic who continues to have these games where its What are these turnovers that youre having Its crazy

Charania Joel Embiid appendicitis is not expected to be available to play in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament

Joel Embiid comes up to say hi to Nikola Jokic after the game

Bill Simmons questions whether Giannis is still a top 5 player and doesnt think teams should trade all their assets for him He doesnt play Hes closer to Embiid than Jokic He doesn't play He gets hurt all the time He's hurt all the time I would be really scared about this

Injury Victor Wembanyama scores the And-1 on Joel Embiid and collides into his teammate Keldon Johnson reaggravates his rib injury he had prior to the gameHe was subbed out two minutes later went to the locker room and did not return

Injury Stephon Castle crosses Joel Embiid continues with the behind the back dribble and scores the jumperEmbiid gets injured during the play and heads to the bench