[ad_1] Joel Embiid outdueled fellow big man Nikola Jokic on the court, but it’s what he did afterwards that has ruffled a few feathers. Reigning Finals MVP Jokic and reigning regular season MVP Embiid met for the first time this season on Tuesday night. Embiid got the better of the Serbian superstar on the night…
[ad_1] NBA Media personalities and fans alike have suggested that Joel Embiid is purposely ducking games against the best teams and the big man has addressed the notion directly. “I don’t know where that came from,” Embiid said after the 76ers’ 124-115 win over the Rockets on Monday. “That’s funny because every single team that…
[ad_1] Joel Embiid is producing some MVP-caliber numbers this season, but NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal says those numbers mean jack if Embiid doesn’t lead the 76ers to a championship. Embiid and Philly have failed to make it past the second round of the postseason on five occasions since the 2017-18 season. Plus, Embiid’s effort of…
[ad_1] The current Most Valuable Player, Joel Embiid, is set to return to the court on Tuesday. After a four-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, Embiid is ready to rejoin the action, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Bulls, who secured a 105-92 victory against…
[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers will be missing their star player for another game at least. Joel Embiid, who sat out the Christmas Day game against Miami, won’t be playing in the upcoming match against Orlando on Wednesday. According to Keith Pompey’s tweet from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Embiid, who was named the conference’s Player of the…
[ad_1] Just three games into his return from a 25-game suspension, Grizzlies’ point guard Ja Morant clinched the Player of the Week title for the Western Conference. During this impressive stint, he led Memphis to three consecutive victories, averaging 28.0 points, 9.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds in 35.1 minutes per game. The highlight was a…
[ad_1] Joel Embiid is known for ducking smoke at the best of times, but one sports radio hosts believes he has gone to great lengths to avoid playing on Christmas Day. The reigning MVP will not take the court on Christmas Day when Miami play the 76ers at Kaseya Center due to an ankle injury….
[ad_1] Joel Embiid, the center for the Philadelphia 76ers, won’t be hitting the court for their Christmas Day match against the Miami Heat. His absence is a result of a sprained right ankle sustained during the Sixers’ win against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The future is uncertain regarding his availability post the Christmas Day…
[ad_1] Joel Embiid’s season-high 51 points and Tyrese Maxey’s 35-point performance propelled the Philadelphia 76ers (19-8) to a decisive 127-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-6) on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey’s 35-point contribution, particularly during a crucial stretch in the final quarter, secured the Sixers’ victory, bouncing back from a loss to Chicago on Monday….
[ad_1] In a surprising turn of events, the Chicago Bulls (11-17) halted the Philadelphia 76ers’ (18-8) six-game winning streak with a 108-104 victory, leaving Joel Embiid to ponder the team’s performance. Despite Embiid’s stellar 40-point, 13-rebound effort, the Sixers fell short, and Embiid pointed to issues with the team’s fundamentals. “Spacing wasn’t right. I think…
