Joel Embiid

NBA Play-Offs: Joel Embiid Leads Philadelphia 76ers To Leave Boston Celtics Close To Elimination

NBA Play-Offs: Joel Embiid Leads Philadelphia 76ers To Leave Boston Celtics Close To Elimination

Joel Embiid reached 30 points for a third straight game as the Philadelphia 76ers won 115-103 at the Boston Celtics to leave the defending Eastern Conference champions on the brink of elimination from the play-offs. Embiid scored 33 points and Tyrese Maxey contributed 30 for Philadelphia, who lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. "It's not over. We have to get one more. We have to show up," Embiid said. "What we did tonight, it's easier said than done, but we have to do it again." Only Allen Iverson (five in 2001) and Wilt Chamberlain (four in 1965) have had a longer…
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NBA: Joel Embiid Shines As Philadelphia 76ers Beat Boston Celtics

NBA: Joel Embiid Shines As Philadelphia 76ers Beat Boston Celtics

Joel Embiid scored 52 points and added 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 103-101. It was the fifth 50-point game in the career of the 29-year-old. With five days left in the regular season, Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers feels Embiid is the obvious candidate to be 2023's Most Valuable Player. "I'm biased, but the MVP race is over," Rivers said. "We did so many things wrong, but what we did right was Joel." The defeat for the second-placed Celtics all but ended their hopes of securing top seeding for the imminent…
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Morant Launches Dunk Of The Year Contender As Grizzlies Win Nine Straight, Embiid Seals 76ers Triumph

Morant Launches Dunk Of The Year Contender As Grizzlies Win Nine Straight, Embiid Seals 76ers Triumph

Ja Morant scored 23 points including an incredible one-handed dunk of the year candidate to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their ninth straight win, 130-112 over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Morant drove forward, reached back with his right arm and launched a massive dunk with 4:20 remaining in the third quarter over Jalen Smith to open up a 20-point lead. The Grizzlies guard finished the game with 23 points on seven-of-17 shooting from the field, with 10 assists and three rebounds. Morant is averaging 28.7 points per game during the Grizzlies' nine-game win streak. Desmond Bane was solid as…
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