(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Joel Embiid scored 23 points but sustained an apparent leg injury and left midway through the third quarter in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 127-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.Embiid, an MVP contender for the Eastern Conference-leading 76erss, was in his first game back following a week-long absence for contract tracing.
He entered Friday averaging 30.2 points and 11.6 rebounds.He had also had seven rebounds before his departure with 6:20 left in the third.Following a dunk for his last points, Embiid landed awkwardly on his left leg, his knee joint appearing to bend slightly forward.