Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid suffered a sinus fracture in the first half of the team’s loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The injury occurred when Embiid was struck in the face while battling for a defensive rebound.

According to the team, Embiid was evaluated at halftime and did not return to the game. The extent of the injury is still unknown, and it is unclear how long Embiid will be sidelined.

The 76ers struggled without their star center, ultimately falling to the Pacers 121-107. Embiid’s absence was felt on both ends of the court, as the team struggled to contain the Pacers’ offense and missed his dominant presence in the paint.

Embiid has been a key player for the 76ers this season. His injury is a significant blow to the team’s playoff hopes, and they will need to find a way to compensate for his absence in the coming games.