The Philadelphia 76ers encountered another injury challenge recently. After Paul George returned from his right ankle sprain, the team suffered a new blow when Andre Drummond exited the game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a right knee sprain.
During the matchup, Drummond was forced to leave the court because of the knee injury, adding to the team’s ongoing concerns about player health.
The loss of Drummond dents the Sixers’ frontcourt depth and could influence their rotation and defensive presence going forward. The team's medical staff is monitoring his condition closely to determine recovery time.
"Andre Drummond had to exit the game because of right knee sprain," a team representative said.
The Sixers are challenged not only by opponents but also by mounting injury setbacks that test their resilience as the season progresses.