NBA Central: “He’s going to seek fouls.” – Isaiah Hartenstein on matching up vs Joel Embiid (Via @sny_knicks ) pic.twitter.com/1NMJ56z2F2
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
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Steve Popper @StevePopper
Defending Embiid: How Knicks plan to stop 76ers big man
It will be a team effort, starting with their two centers and the X-factor could be OG Anunoby. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 7:37 PM
Defending Embiid: How Knicks plan to stop 76ers big man
It will be a team effort, starting with their two centers and the X-factor could be OG Anunoby. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 7:37 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Joel Embiid or Jalen Brunson, WHO YOU GOT? 🤔
Perk and Austin debate the two stars in Knicks vs. Sixers ⭐ pic.twitter.com/hIsZziMtse – 5:08 PM
Joel Embiid or Jalen Brunson, WHO YOU GOT? 🤔
Perk and Austin debate the two stars in Knicks vs. Sixers ⭐ pic.twitter.com/hIsZziMtse – 5:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Games with 50 PTS + REB + AST:
45 — Luka
37 — Giannis
35 — Jokic
25 — Embiid
The only players with more than 15 this season. pic.twitter.com/5b4JIrgKVE – 3:38 PM
Games with 50 PTS + REB + AST:
45 — Luka
37 — Giannis
35 — Jokic
25 — Embiid
The only players with more than 15 this season. pic.twitter.com/5b4JIrgKVE – 3:38 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Can the 76ers go on a deep playoff run? 🍿
Why @AustinRivers25 has concerns about Joel Embiid’s play ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ys7CNtAZJy – 3:23 PM
Can the 76ers go on a deep playoff run? 🍿
Why @AustinRivers25 has concerns about Joel Embiid’s play ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ys7CNtAZJy – 3:23 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Surgically-repaired meniscus or not, #Knicks will treat Joel Embiid like the reigning #NBA MVP in first round of playoffs trib.al/wxxds6v – 2:56 PM
Surgically-repaired meniscus or not, #Knicks will treat Joel Embiid like the reigning #NBA MVP in first round of playoffs trib.al/wxxds6v – 2:56 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🔙🇫🇷 Before choosing to represent the American national team, Joel Embiid promised to play for France.
🗞️ As reported by RMC Sport, it now appears that the current Philadelphia 76ers center promised French President Emmanuel Macron with a letter back in 2021 that he would… pic.twitter.com/9e2UezzEnR – 2:13 PM
🔙🇫🇷 Before choosing to represent the American national team, Joel Embiid promised to play for France.
🗞️ As reported by RMC Sport, it now appears that the current Philadelphia 76ers center promised French President Emmanuel Macron with a letter back in 2021 that he would… pic.twitter.com/9e2UezzEnR – 2:13 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Isaiah Hartenstein says he’s good to play 30+ minutes per game in the playoffs – 1:21 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein says he’s good to play 30+ minutes per game in the playoffs – 1:21 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Sixers’ secondary break, Joel Embiid in drop coverage, Philly’s transition defense. Brendan Brown gives you everything you need to know about Sixers’ strengths and weaknesses here: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 1:12 PM
Sixers’ secondary break, Joel Embiid in drop coverage, Philly’s transition defense. Brendan Brown gives you everything you need to know about Sixers’ strengths and weaknesses here: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 1:12 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Checked out USA Olympic roster (favored 2/5, Serbia next, 4-1) assembled by Grant Hill & Steve Kerr. What are the odds of Embiid, Davis, Leonard, Haliburton, Curry, LeBron and Durant getting sidelined/damaged due to age and/or injury prior to the Olympic practices, exhibitions? – 12:08 PM
Checked out USA Olympic roster (favored 2/5, Serbia next, 4-1) assembled by Grant Hill & Steve Kerr. What are the odds of Embiid, Davis, Leonard, Haliburton, Curry, LeBron and Durant getting sidelined/damaged due to age and/or injury prior to the Olympic practices, exhibitions? – 12:08 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Knicks have one massive task at hand: For four to seven games, they have to slow down Joel Embiid.
Story on all it could take to disrupt the world’s possible best scorer: theathletic.com/5425176/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/Hww6YyRzhn – 11:13 AM
The Knicks have one massive task at hand: For four to seven games, they have to slow down Joel Embiid.
Story on all it could take to disrupt the world’s possible best scorer: theathletic.com/5425176/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/Hww6YyRzhn – 11:13 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
If Embiid has a miraculous recovery and gets back to what he was at least before he got hurt in the Orlando game I’ll reassess, but as of now I’ve got the Knicks, sadly. – 10:59 AM
If Embiid has a miraculous recovery and gets back to what he was at least before he got hurt in the Orlando game I’ll reassess, but as of now I’ve got the Knicks, sadly. – 10:59 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
New column @YahooSports:
First, it was Embiid. Then Giannis. Now Zion and Jimmy Butler. As injuries begin to pile up at the worst possible time, the NBA’s Player Participation Policy faces its real test: the playoffs. sports.yahoo.com/the-nba-playof… – 10:08 AM
New column @YahooSports:
First, it was Embiid. Then Giannis. Now Zion and Jimmy Butler. As injuries begin to pile up at the worst possible time, the NBA’s Player Participation Policy faces its real test: the playoffs. sports.yahoo.com/the-nba-playof… – 10:08 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
“What’s his conditioning right now?”
“Can you make it a 94-foot game?”
“You can put Embiid in every single pick-and-roll.”
Brendan Brown gives you an NYK advantage & disadvantage for Knicks-Sixers series: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 10:07 AM
“What’s his conditioning right now?”
“Can you make it a 94-foot game?”
“You can put Embiid in every single pick-and-roll.”
Brendan Brown gives you an NYK advantage & disadvantage for Knicks-Sixers series: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 10:07 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Embiid, letter to President Macron emerges: he promised to play with France @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/embiid-lett… – 9:22 AM
Embiid, letter to President Macron emerges: he promised to play with France @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/embiid-lett… – 9:22 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Joel Embiid sent a letter to French President Macron, saying he would not play for any team other than France 👀
The full letter, written and signed by Embiid himself, has been published:
basketnews.com/news-204902-jo… – 8:45 AM
Joel Embiid sent a letter to French President Macron, saying he would not play for any team other than France 👀
The full letter, written and signed by Embiid himself, has been published:
basketnews.com/news-204902-jo… – 8:45 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“If I’m the Knicks, and I’m watching that game, I am licking my chops right now because Joel Embiid is not right.”
—@LegsESPN on Embiid’s play-in performance vs. Miami 👀 pic.twitter.com/H79VXSSQuT – 8:27 AM
“If I’m the Knicks, and I’m watching that game, I am licking my chops right now because Joel Embiid is not right.”
—@LegsESPN on Embiid’s play-in performance vs. Miami 👀 pic.twitter.com/H79VXSSQuT – 8:27 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Joel Embiid promised to play for France at #Paris2024 🇫🇷
A letter written to French President Emmanuel Macron has been published:
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 8:10 AM
Joel Embiid promised to play for France at #Paris2024 🇫🇷
A letter written to French President Emmanuel Macron has been published:
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 8:10 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers-Heat takeaways: Nico Batum saved the day, Joel Embiid hampered by knee injury, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA – 5:32 AM
Sixers-Heat takeaways: Nico Batum saved the day, Joel Embiid hampered by knee injury, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA – 5:32 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers-Heat takeaways: Nico Batum saved the day, Joel Embiid hampered by knee injury, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 1:57 AM
Sixers-Heat takeaways: Nico Batum saved the day, Joel Embiid hampered by knee injury, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 1:57 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Latest for @YahooSports: The Sixers began this latest quest to escape the second round (and more) with an impressive finish by Joel Embiid. They now draw New York, the rival franchise widely known to covet his services in the event of Philadelphia’s demise sports.yahoo.com/joel-embiid-an… – 1:26 AM
Latest for @YahooSports: The Sixers began this latest quest to escape the second round (and more) with an impressive finish by Joel Embiid. They now draw New York, the rival franchise widely known to covet his services in the event of Philadelphia’s demise sports.yahoo.com/joel-embiid-an… – 1:26 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
76ers’ Joel Embiid salvages Play-In stinker with clutch finish, but playoff questions are already starting
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 12:36 AM
76ers’ Joel Embiid salvages Play-In stinker with clutch finish, but playoff questions are already starting
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 12:36 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers won the game they never win, against a personal demon, and it earned them a playoff path that avoids the Boston Celtics as long as possible.
Take a bow, Joel Embiid and Nico Batum.
Likes and dislikes @973ESPN:
973espn.com/embiid-and-bat… – 12:00 AM
The Sixers won the game they never win, against a personal demon, and it earned them a playoff path that avoids the Boston Celtics as long as possible.
Take a bow, Joel Embiid and Nico Batum.
Likes and dislikes @973ESPN:
973espn.com/embiid-and-bat… – 12:00 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid finds himself in the fourth quarter, and now the 76ers find themselves going against the Knicks
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 11:32 PM
Joel Embiid finds himself in the fourth quarter, and now the 76ers find themselves going against the Knicks
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 11:32 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Joel Embiid scored or assisted on 17 of the Sixers 36 4th quarter points by my count. – 10:43 PM
Joel Embiid scored or assisted on 17 of the Sixers 36 4th quarter points by my count. – 10:43 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Giannis out, Embiid not 100%, Butler limping badly…Predictions are a fragile thing. – 10:39 PM
Giannis out, Embiid not 100%, Butler limping badly…Predictions are a fragile thing. – 10:39 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Heat have choked all season and they did it again.
Knicks-Sixers in the first round.
It’ll be the first time the I-95 rivals faced off in the playoffs since 1989.
That was Ewing vs. Barkley
Now it’s Brunson vs Embiid – 10:05 PM
Heat have choked all season and they did it again.
Knicks-Sixers in the first round.
It’ll be the first time the I-95 rivals faced off in the playoffs since 1989.
That was Ewing vs. Barkley
Now it’s Brunson vs Embiid – 10:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Yeah? And what happens when Hartenstein guards Joel?
Also, as an older point guard, there are a ton of people who think they can take advantage of me and find out very rudely that isn’t the case when we step between the lines twitter.com/jakebroad83/st… – 9:50 PM
Yeah? And what happens when Hartenstein guards Joel?
Also, as an older point guard, there are a ton of people who think they can take advantage of me and find out very rudely that isn’t the case when we step between the lines twitter.com/jakebroad83/st… – 9:50 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks-Sixers Game 1 at MSG, Saturday at 6pm. Joel Embiid wasn’t his best in win vs MIA but he delivered in clutch. Embiid scored or assisted on 10 of PHI 11 pts in late 4Q stretch that swung game. How NYK defends Embiid/attacks him on defense will be 1 of many keys in series – 9:47 PM
Knicks-Sixers Game 1 at MSG, Saturday at 6pm. Joel Embiid wasn’t his best in win vs MIA but he delivered in clutch. Embiid scored or assisted on 10 of PHI 11 pts in late 4Q stretch that swung game. How NYK defends Embiid/attacks him on defense will be 1 of many keys in series – 9:47 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid in the postseason:
413 field goals made
414 free throws made pic.twitter.com/orsOciYKZJ – 9:46 PM
Embiid in the postseason:
413 field goals made
414 free throws made pic.twitter.com/orsOciYKZJ – 9:46 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Who knows what Embiid will be capable of at this point in a seven-game series, but that was a gutty fourth quarter tonight. – 9:46 PM
Who knows what Embiid will be capable of at this point in a seven-game series, but that was a gutty fourth quarter tonight. – 9:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jimmy and Embiid combined for 31% from the field tonight. pic.twitter.com/QGWDRX96EZ – 9:45 PM
Jimmy and Embiid combined for 31% from the field tonight. pic.twitter.com/QGWDRX96EZ – 9:45 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Philadelphia 105, Miami 104
The Philadelphia 76ers, somehow, advance to face the New York Knicks in the first round beginning Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.
Tyler Herro had 25 for Philly, and Joel Embiid had 23 for Philly, including 11 in the fourth. – 9:45 PM
Final: Philadelphia 105, Miami 104
The Philadelphia 76ers, somehow, advance to face the New York Knicks in the first round beginning Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.
Tyler Herro had 25 for Philly, and Joel Embiid had 23 for Philly, including 11 in the fourth. – 9:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid in 38 minutes:
23 PTS
15 REB
5 AST
Not bad for an off night. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:45 PM
Embiid in 38 minutes:
23 PTS
15 REB
5 AST
Not bad for an off night. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:45 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Sixers 105, Heat 104. Sixers overcame a dreadful first half to advance to face the Knicks in the playoffs’ first round. Embiid with 23-15-5, but this will be remembered as the Nico Batum game (20 points on 6-of-10 from deep).
Game 1 at MSG Saturday night. Let’s roll. – 9:45 PM
FINAL: Sixers 105, Heat 104. Sixers overcame a dreadful first half to advance to face the Knicks in the playoffs’ first round. Embiid with 23-15-5, but this will be remembered as the Nico Batum game (20 points on 6-of-10 from deep).
Game 1 at MSG Saturday night. Let’s roll. – 9:45 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid, long maligned for going MIA in the biggest postseason moments, saved everything for the final 3 minutes here.
The biggest play brought his growth full circle, a beautiful pass out of a double to set Oubre up for an and-1 to put the Sixers up 3 with 36 secs left. – 9:44 PM
Joel Embiid, long maligned for going MIA in the biggest postseason moments, saved everything for the final 3 minutes here.
The biggest play brought his growth full circle, a beautiful pass out of a double to set Oubre up for an and-1 to put the Sixers up 3 with 36 secs left. – 9:44 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
So it’s looking like the Knicks will get the Sixers, who are playing with a clearly limited Joel Embiid.
But he’s still the reigning MVP and the Knicks have to respect him as such.
Sixers length defensively gave the Knicks some issues earlier this season.
Knicks avoid Heat. – 9:43 PM
So it’s looking like the Knicks will get the Sixers, who are playing with a clearly limited Joel Embiid.
But he’s still the reigning MVP and the Knicks have to respect him as such.
Sixers length defensively gave the Knicks some issues earlier this season.
Knicks avoid Heat. – 9:43 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
This is what everyone has always asked for out of Embiid. Was fighting himself (and clearly off the pace physically) for three quarters. Dug deep and has made some monster plays when it matters. – 9:33 PM
This is what everyone has always asked for out of Embiid. Was fighting himself (and clearly off the pace physically) for three quarters. Dug deep and has made some monster plays when it matters. – 9:33 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kelly Oubre finishes a nice pass out of a double from Joel Embiid, plus the free throw, and Philly now leads by 3 with 36 seconds to go.
Erik Spoelstra calls timeout, and this place is electric. – 9:33 PM
Kelly Oubre finishes a nice pass out of a double from Joel Embiid, plus the free throw, and Philly now leads by 3 with 36 seconds to go.
Erik Spoelstra calls timeout, and this place is electric. – 9:33 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nick Nurse pulled Tobias Harris with 4 minutes left. It might be Lowry-Maxey-Oubre-Batum-Embiid to close the game. – 9:26 PM
Nick Nurse pulled Tobias Harris with 4 minutes left. It might be Lowry-Maxey-Oubre-Batum-Embiid to close the game. – 9:26 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks fans talking themselves into and out of facing Playoff Jimmy or Embiid pic.twitter.com/7T5rkFRf8F – 9:25 PM
Knicks fans talking themselves into and out of facing Playoff Jimmy or Embiid pic.twitter.com/7T5rkFRf8F – 9:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid’s first three of the night is a clutch one 🎯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/awVqaxkr1k – 9:13 PM
Joel Embiid’s first three of the night is a clutch one 🎯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/awVqaxkr1k – 9:13 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
If you would have told the Heat that Maxey would have had 13 and Embiid 12 through three quarters, sure they would have jumped at it. For Heat, Butler with 17 going into fourth, Jaquez 11. Need more from someone else. – 9:06 PM
If you would have told the Heat that Maxey would have had 13 and Embiid 12 through three quarters, sure they would have jumped at it. For Heat, Butler with 17 going into fourth, Jaquez 11. Need more from someone else. – 9:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Through three quarters…
Butler and Adebayo (8 for 24)
Embiid and Maxey (8 for 25)
It’s been a battle of role players. – 9:04 PM
Through three quarters…
Butler and Adebayo (8 for 24)
Embiid and Maxey (8 for 25)
It’s been a battle of role players. – 9:04 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Heat 74, Sixers 69 after Jaquez buries a 3-pointer right before the buzzer. But lots of life in this building after that third-quarter charge by the Sixers. Maxey has 13 points and 5 assists. Embiid with 12-11-4. – 9:04 PM
Heat 74, Sixers 69 after Jaquez buries a 3-pointer right before the buzzer. But lots of life in this building after that third-quarter charge by the Sixers. Maxey has 13 points and 5 assists. Embiid with 12-11-4. – 9:04 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Heat 74, Sixers 69
Philly follows a 39-point first half with a 30-point third quarter – in part because it went from 12 first half turnovers to 2 of them in the third.
Jimmy Butler has 17 for Miami & Tyrese Maxey has 13 for Philly. Joel Embiid has 12 & 11 on 3-for-12. – 9:04 PM
After 3: Heat 74, Sixers 69
Philly follows a 39-point first half with a 30-point third quarter – in part because it went from 12 first half turnovers to 2 of them in the third.
Jimmy Butler has 17 for Miami & Tyrese Maxey has 13 for Philly. Joel Embiid has 12 & 11 on 3-for-12. – 9:04 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
I don’t know how Embiid is still standing with the pace this game is being played at right now – 9:02 PM
I don’t know how Embiid is still standing with the pace this game is being played at right now – 9:02 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
76ers averaged 84.8 points per 100 poss in that first half. Is that bad? Well they had a 116.2 off. rating this season with just 39 games of Joel Embiid. Does that answer it? Heat are up 12 at the half despite a 106.3 off. rating, which would have ranked dead last this season. – 8:37 PM
76ers averaged 84.8 points per 100 poss in that first half. Is that bad? Well they had a 116.2 off. rating this season with just 39 games of Joel Embiid. Does that answer it? Heat are up 12 at the half despite a 106.3 off. rating, which would have ranked dead last this season. – 8:37 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
what a weird halftime show all about how embiid and philly banged up. just bizarre. They just ended the season on a long win streak. They just looked like they had never seen a zone in their life. They closed out on wide open 3’s like sloths. give me a break 🙄 – 8:34 PM
what a weird halftime show all about how embiid and philly banged up. just bizarre. They just ended the season on a long win streak. They just looked like they had never seen a zone in their life. They closed out on wide open 3’s like sloths. give me a break 🙄 – 8:34 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
me at the beginning of the game: damn embiid looks pretty healthy
me at halftime: pic.twitter.com/4XODjhIOi0 – 8:30 PM
me at the beginning of the game: damn embiid looks pretty healthy
me at halftime: pic.twitter.com/4XODjhIOi0 – 8:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
If Embiid isn’t right, that would make ATL/CHI v. PHI a much harder call. – 8:26 PM
If Embiid isn’t right, that would make ATL/CHI v. PHI a much harder call. – 8:26 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
2018 (confetti) Game 3 vs. Celts
2019 (up 2-1) Game 4 vs. Raps
2021: Games 5 and Games 7 vs. Atl
2022: Game 6 vs. Mia
2023: Game 6 vs. Bos
2024: Play-In vs. Mia???
Embiid not fully healthy in these but Sixers sure can lay some eggs in high-pressure *home* games. – 8:23 PM
2018 (confetti) Game 3 vs. Celts
2019 (up 2-1) Game 4 vs. Raps
2021: Games 5 and Games 7 vs. Atl
2022: Game 6 vs. Mia
2023: Game 6 vs. Bos
2024: Play-In vs. Mia???
Embiid not fully healthy in these but Sixers sure can lay some eggs in high-pressure *home* games. – 8:23 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
2018 (confetti) Game 3 vs. Celts
2019 (up 2-1) Game 4 vs. Raps
2021: Games 5 and Games 7
2022: Game 6 vs. Mia
2023: Game 6 vs. Boston
2024: Play-In vs. Mia???
Embiid not fully healthy in these but Sixers sure can lay some eggs in high-pressure *home* games. – 8:23 PM
2018 (confetti) Game 3 vs. Celts
2019 (up 2-1) Game 4 vs. Raps
2021: Games 5 and Games 7
2022: Game 6 vs. Mia
2023: Game 6 vs. Boston
2024: Play-In vs. Mia???
Embiid not fully healthy in these but Sixers sure can lay some eggs in high-pressure *home* games. – 8:23 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
There are a lot of reasons why the Heat are up at halftime (Sixers turnovers, Embiid’s health, Heat zone and getting hot from 3) but Delon Wright has been awesome. – 8:20 PM
There are a lot of reasons why the Heat are up at halftime (Sixers turnovers, Embiid’s health, Heat zone and getting hot from 3) but Delon Wright has been awesome. – 8:20 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Heat 51, Sixers 39. Calling that a disastrous offensive (offensively offensive?!) half would be an understatement. They shot 32.6 percent from the floor, 3-of-18 from deep and committed 12 turnovers for 17 points. Embiid with 10 points and 6 rebounds. – 8:20 PM
Halftime: Heat 51, Sixers 39. Calling that a disastrous offensive (offensively offensive?!) half would be an understatement. They shot 32.6 percent from the floor, 3-of-18 from deep and committed 12 turnovers for 17 points. Embiid with 10 points and 6 rebounds. – 8:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid at half:
10 PTS
2-8 FG
His fewest buckets in a first half this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 8:19 PM
Embiid at half:
10 PTS
2-8 FG
His fewest buckets in a first half this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 8:19 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Embiid certainly does not appear to be 100% healthy pic.twitter.com/2XH3HdsdVA – 8:19 PM
Embiid certainly does not appear to be 100% healthy pic.twitter.com/2XH3HdsdVA – 8:19 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Oubre and Harris need to have solid games for the Sixers to win. Right now, Harris has six points on 3-9 shooting. Oubre has zero on 0-3 shooting. But Embiid also has to play much better. The reigning MVP has eight points on 2-7 shooting. As a team, the Sixers are shooting 31.4%… – 8:08 PM
Oubre and Harris need to have solid games for the Sixers to win. Right now, Harris has six points on 3-9 shooting. Oubre has zero on 0-3 shooting. But Embiid also has to play much better. The reigning MVP has eight points on 2-7 shooting. As a team, the Sixers are shooting 31.4%… – 8:08 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
The Heat and 76ers have combined for FOUR made 3-pointers so far.
Heat taking a lead because of their zone defense and depth.
Joel Embiid looks like Kelly Oubre landed on both of his legs. – 8:00 PM
The Heat and 76ers have combined for FOUR made 3-pointers so far.
Heat taking a lead because of their zone defense and depth.
Joel Embiid looks like Kelly Oubre landed on both of his legs. – 8:00 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
And now Joel Embiid has two fouls – both of which drawn on him on pump fakes by Jimmy Butler, just as Embiid did to Bam Adebayo early on. – 7:53 PM
And now Joel Embiid has two fouls – both of which drawn on him on pump fakes by Jimmy Butler, just as Embiid did to Bam Adebayo early on. – 7:53 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey gets his first rest of the night to open Q2. Out there for the @sixers to start the second frame:
Lowry/Hield/Batum/Harris/Embiid – 7:52 PM
Tyrese Maxey gets his first rest of the night to open Q2. Out there for the @sixers to start the second frame:
Lowry/Hield/Batum/Harris/Embiid – 7:52 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Heat 23, Sixers 22 at the end of the first. The Sixers’ seven turnovers remains the biggest eyesore in a clunky period for both teams. Heat are 1-of-to 7 from deep but have 14 points in the paint. Embiid with 6 points on 1-of-4 shooting. Maxey with 7-2-2. – 7:49 PM
Heat 23, Sixers 22 at the end of the first. The Sixers’ seven turnovers remains the biggest eyesore in a clunky period for both teams. Heat are 1-of-to 7 from deep but have 14 points in the paint. Embiid with 6 points on 1-of-4 shooting. Maxey with 7-2-2. – 7:49 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Butler shakes head to Joel Embiid, shooting free throws and then we’ll see. – 7:47 PM
Butler shakes head to Joel Embiid, shooting free throws and then we’ll see. – 7:47 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Nick Nurse’s postseason rotation thus far:
Maxey
Lowry
Oubre
Harris
Embiid
Batum
Reed
Hield – 7:43 PM
Nick Nurse’s postseason rotation thus far:
Maxey
Lowry
Oubre
Harris
Embiid
Batum
Reed
Hield – 7:43 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
No Butler or Bam on the court because of foul trouble. Embiid and Maxey in.
However long this lasts could be big. – 7:42 PM
No Butler or Bam on the court because of foul trouble. Embiid and Maxey in.
However long this lasts could be big. – 7:42 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler gets Lowry switched off of him then gets rid of the ball. Herro ends up matched up with Lowry in the corner and drives against him and shoots over Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/VeALC3G4ox – 7:35 PM
Jimmy Butler gets Lowry switched off of him then gets rid of the ball. Herro ends up matched up with Lowry in the corner and drives against him and shoots over Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/VeALC3G4ox – 7:35 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
joel embiid getting downhill like this, even in open space, fewer than six games into his return from a meniscus injury seems good pic.twitter.com/JDni0q4WLn – 7:30 PM
joel embiid getting downhill like this, even in open space, fewer than six games into his return from a meniscus injury seems good pic.twitter.com/JDni0q4WLn – 7:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid draws fouls on Bam Adebayo on back-to-back possessions and he takes a seat five minutes in. Potentially big development. After Embiid makes a pair of FTs, Sixers out to a quick 9-2 lead. – 7:28 PM
Joel Embiid draws fouls on Bam Adebayo on back-to-back possessions and he takes a seat five minutes in. Potentially big development. After Embiid makes a pair of FTs, Sixers out to a quick 9-2 lead. – 7:28 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Lowry doing Lowry things and that leads to Embiid drawing a second foul on Bam – 7:28 PM
Lowry doing Lowry things and that leads to Embiid drawing a second foul on Bam – 7:28 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid just drew Adebayo’s 2nd foul less than halfway through the first quarter.
Big difference-maker thus far: Kyle Lowry – 7:28 PM
Embiid just drew Adebayo’s 2nd foul less than halfway through the first quarter.
Big difference-maker thus far: Kyle Lowry – 7:28 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Not many guys can get Bam Adebayo to bite on that. Joel Embiid is one of them. – 7:26 PM
Not many guys can get Bam Adebayo to bite on that. Joel Embiid is one of them. – 7:26 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
76ers vs. Heat score: Live updates, highlights as Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler battle for date with Knicks
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 7:09 PM
76ers vs. Heat score: Live updates, highlights as Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler battle for date with Knicks
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 7:09 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers starters tonight against the Heat:
Maxey, Lowry, Oubre Jr, Harris and Embiid. – 6:31 PM
Sixers starters tonight against the Heat:
Maxey, Lowry, Oubre Jr, Harris and Embiid. – 6:31 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
For those of you waiting with bated breath, Joel Embiid is indeed available tonight for the 76ers. – 6:31 PM
For those of you waiting with bated breath, Joel Embiid is indeed available tonight for the 76ers. – 6:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid (left knee injury recovery) and Martin (left great toe contusion) are AVAILABLE.
Sixers starters vs. Heat;
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Maxey – 6:31 PM
Embiid (left knee injury recovery) and Martin (left great toe contusion) are AVAILABLE.
Sixers starters vs. Heat;
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Maxey – 6:31 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid and Martin are available tonight.
Starters
Embiid Harris Oubre Lowry Maxey – 6:31 PM
Embiid and Martin are available tonight.
Starters
Embiid Harris Oubre Lowry Maxey – 6:31 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid, who had been listed as questionable, will play tonight.
Sixers starters:
Lowry
Maxey
Oubre
Harris
Embiid – 6:31 PM
Joel Embiid, who had been listed as questionable, will play tonight.
Sixers starters:
Lowry
Maxey
Oubre
Harris
Embiid – 6:31 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The US Olympic men’s basketball team, numerical roster:
4 – Stephen Curry
5 – Anthony Edwards
6 – LeBron James
7 – Kevin Durant
8 – Kawhi Leonard
9 – Tyrese Haliburton
10 – Jayson Tatum
11 – Joel Embiid
12 – Jrue Holiday
13 – Bam Adebayo
14 – Anthony Davis
15 – Devin Booker – 5:52 PM
The US Olympic men’s basketball team, numerical roster:
4 – Stephen Curry
5 – Anthony Edwards
6 – LeBron James
7 – Kevin Durant
8 – Kawhi Leonard
9 – Tyrese Haliburton
10 – Jayson Tatum
11 – Joel Embiid
12 – Jrue Holiday
13 – Bam Adebayo
14 – Anthony Davis
15 – Devin Booker – 5:52 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Duncan Robinson will be available tonight, Heat say.
Joel Embiid and KJ Martin still questionable and expected to play if pregame work goes smoothly, per Nick Nurse. – 5:29 PM
Duncan Robinson will be available tonight, Heat say.
Joel Embiid and KJ Martin still questionable and expected to play if pregame work goes smoothly, per Nick Nurse. – 5:29 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid still questionable. (Hey, that’s what he just said.) – 5:18 PM
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid still questionable. (Hey, that’s what he just said.) – 5:18 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Talked a lot about this on the podcast, but Isaiah Hartenstein for All-Defense is the minutes played case that bothers me most. Think he legit should be second-team. There is some obvious tinkering to do with the minutes eligibility for awards. – 5:12 PM
Talked a lot about this on the podcast, but Isaiah Hartenstein for All-Defense is the minutes played case that bothers me most. Think he legit should be second-team. There is some obvious tinkering to do with the minutes eligibility for awards. – 5:12 PM
More on this storyline
The 30-year-old center affirmed again his willingness. “I have never worn the colors of any national team. It would be an immense honor for me to join this French team to participate in the next major international competitions, first and foremost the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games”, he said. During the latter, Joel Embiid shared moments of happiness with French relatives, the desire to know more about French culture, and obviously to play with the French national team. In Paris 2024, instead, he will wear the jersey of the American national team alongside LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and other NBA superstars. -via EuroHoops.net / April 18, 2024
Announced as part of the stacked 12-man roster for Team USA that will play in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Joel Embiid has officially declared his intention to represent the United States instead of his home country Cameroon or France, as he got three citizenships. As reported by RMC Sport, it now appears that the current Philadelphia 76ers center promised French President Emmanuel Macron with a letter back in 2021 that he would represent France. “After discussion with the French Basketball Federation, my choice has now been made. I wish to take steps to obtain French naturalization and thus be able to be selected with the Blues. I therefore do not wish to play for any other national team”, he firmly commented to open his statement. -via EuroHoops.net / April 18, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers’ star let USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill know his mind was made up and then made the decision public on Thursday. And one of the reasons Embiid cited in what had him pick the U.S.: His son is American. “I’ve been here for such a long time,” Embiid said in Fort Collins, Colorado, where the 76ers are having training camp — and where Embiid met with Hill this week. “For the past few years, every decision I’ve made has been based on just family. My family, my son, and having the chance to represent a country like the U.S., with my son being born here … I love my home country, but I really wanted to play in the Olympics.” -via Associated Press / April 18, 2024
Fred Katz: Isaiah Hartenstein says he’s good to play 30+ minutes in the playoffs. -via Twitter @FredKatz / April 18, 2024
Tommy Beer: The Knicks have ruled out Isaiah Hartenstein for Friday’s game vs Brooklyn due to left Achilles injury management. Deuce McBride is questionable (illness) Jalen Brunson is probable (lower right leg contusion). -via Twitter @TommyBeer / April 12, 2024
Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 118, Celtics 109. Knicks improve to 48-32, third in the East. • Brunson 39 pts, 4 asts, 15-23 FGs, 6-11 FTs • Hart 16-16-5 • DiVincenzo 17-4-4 • Bogdanovic 14 & 3 • Hartenstein 11-13-6 -via Twitter @FredKatz / April 11, 2024
