Joel Embiid falls during warmups but plays in Christmas Day game against Celtics

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid fell during warmups before the Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics. He got caught in a security rope and injured his right ankle but returned to the lineup for the game. Embiid had been struggling this season, averaging 20.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. He has missed most of the season due to injuries and a suspension. This game marked just his third appearance since suffering a sinus fracture. He wore a mask and had been ejected from the previous game for arguing with a referee.


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