Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks after being ruled out for the season due to recurring knee issues. This marks Embiid’s second surgery on the same knee in just over a year, with the decision to shut him down made in February to prioritize his long-term health and performance. Despite missing games and admitting to a decline in his usual standard of play, Embiid opted for surgery last week, with the 76ers currently in 13th place in the Eastern Conference with a 24-56 record.
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The NBA playoff picture is set after the Indiana Pacers' loss and the Milwaukee Bucks' win in the East, with all 10 playoff/play-in seeds determined. In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed, with the top three seeds locked. Several teams are vying for seeds four through six, with the Play-In Tournament looming. The playoffs begin on April 19 after the Play-In Tournament on April 15-18, with tiebreakers determining seeding. Full...
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