Doc Rivers after Joel Embiid's monster performance: 'The MVP race is over'
His MVP-caliber play prompted Sixers head coach Doc Rivers to call for an end to the debate. According to Rivers in his postgame press conference, Joel Embiid has won. “There were so many things that we did wrong. But what we did right was Joel Embiid. The MVP race is over. Tonight, we couldn’t make shots. The man just scored half our points in an NBA game. And I’m biased but the MVP race is over,” said Doc Rivers.
Source: R.P. Salao @ Clutch Points
Source: R.P. Salao @ Clutch Points
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Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid: “We struggled against them this year, obviously. Down 0-3. So tonight was much needed.”
Joel Embiid scores 52 points as Sixers hold off Celtics, clinch at least No. 3 seed inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… via @phillyinquirer – 7:00 AM
Joel Embiid: “We struggled against them this year, obviously. Down 0-3. So tonight was much needed.”
Joel Embiid scores 52 points as Sixers hold off Celtics, clinch at least No. 3 seed inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… via @phillyinquirer – 7:00 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid said: “ We struggled against them all year, obviously, Down 0-3. So tonight was much needed.”
Joel Embiid scores 52 points as Sixers hold off Celtics, clinch at least No. 3 seed inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… via @phillyinquirer – 6:57 AM
Joel Embiid said: “ We struggled against them all year, obviously, Down 0-3. So tonight was much needed.”
Joel Embiid scores 52 points as Sixers hold off Celtics, clinch at least No. 3 seed inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… via @phillyinquirer – 6:57 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
“Their best player battled for them, had 50 points. We’re shorthanded. So, you tip your hat.”
The Celtics could not stop Embiid and could not quite top the 76ers, but afterward it seemed the Celtics should feel best about the night.
bostonglobe.com/2023/04/04/spo… – 6:39 AM
“Their best player battled for them, had 50 points. We’re shorthanded. So, you tip your hat.”
The Celtics could not stop Embiid and could not quite top the 76ers, but afterward it seemed the Celtics should feel best about the night.
bostonglobe.com/2023/04/04/spo… – 6:39 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers declared the MVP race over after Joel Embiid’s monstrous performance against Boston Celtics #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 6:34 AM
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers declared the MVP race over after Joel Embiid’s monstrous performance against Boston Celtics #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 6:34 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid scores 52 points as #Sixers hold off #Celtics, clinch at least No. 3 seed inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… via @phillyinquirer – 6:25 AM
Joel Embiid scores 52 points as #Sixers hold off #Celtics, clinch at least No. 3 seed inquirer.com/sports/76ers-c… via @phillyinquirer – 6:25 AM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
After going for 52 point last night vs. #Celtics, Joel Embiid of #Sixers begins the day as the -600 favorite for MVP (odds from FanDuel). Doc Rivers is correct: “The MVP race is over.” – 6:17 AM
After going for 52 point last night vs. #Celtics, Joel Embiid of #Sixers begins the day as the -600 favorite for MVP (odds from FanDuel). Doc Rivers is correct: “The MVP race is over.” – 6:17 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Just how we all saw Phils first win
Embiid historic performance
Bijan vs Jalen
Chocolate bunny
go.audacy.com/fyzro1ypKyb – 6:14 AM
Just how we all saw Phils first win
Embiid historic performance
Bijan vs Jalen
Chocolate bunny
go.audacy.com/fyzro1ypKyb – 6:14 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Embiid scored half of Philadelphia’s points against Boston, while Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets lost to last-placed team in the West #NBA #MVP
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 5:09 AM
Embiid scored half of Philadelphia’s points against Boston, while Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets lost to last-placed team in the West #NBA #MVP
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 5:09 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“I think he’s been great and I’m just happy. We wouldn’t have won that game without him, three big shots, and we really got that win because of him.”
-Joel Embiid shows plenty of love to the #Dawg he wanted last offseason in P.J. Tucker. pic.twitter.com/qAeMUpy964 – 2:14 AM
“I think he’s been great and I’m just happy. We wouldn’t have won that game without him, three big shots, and we really got that win because of him.”
-Joel Embiid shows plenty of love to the #Dawg he wanted last offseason in P.J. Tucker. pic.twitter.com/qAeMUpy964 – 2:14 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Joel Embiid was asked about his coaches and teammates saying the MVP race is over and it should be his. His answer drew a big laugh from reporters.
“Umm, I mean, I don’t know. They’re probably right, but we got bigger goals.” – 1:53 AM
Joel Embiid was asked about his coaches and teammates saying the MVP race is over and it should be his. His answer drew a big laugh from reporters.
“Umm, I mean, I don’t know. They’re probably right, but we got bigger goals.” – 1:53 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: Celtics seemed content to let Joel Embiid cook, saving their best for when it really matters against the Sixers bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/04/05/kar… – 1:41 AM
New on BSJ: Celtics seemed content to let Joel Embiid cook, saving their best for when it really matters against the Sixers bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/04/05/kar… – 1:41 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“I don’t remember him missing a shot. That’s one of the most efficient 50’s I’ve seen.” – James Harden on Joel Embiid’s monster 52 point gem. – 1:38 AM
“I don’t remember him missing a shot. That’s one of the most efficient 50’s I’ve seen.” – James Harden on Joel Embiid’s monster 52 point gem. – 1:38 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
With TNT broadcasting the game to televisions around the country, Joel Embiid refused to be ignored, accounting for 69 of the Sixers’ 103 points in a win over the Boston Celtics:
thepaintedlines.com/embiid-stamps-… – 12:52 AM
With TNT broadcasting the game to televisions around the country, Joel Embiid refused to be ignored, accounting for 69 of the Sixers’ 103 points in a win over the Boston Celtics:
thepaintedlines.com/embiid-stamps-… – 12:52 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid makes MVP case dropping 52, 76ers hold off Celtics nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/03/joe… – 12:39 AM
Joel Embiid makes MVP case dropping 52, 76ers hold off Celtics nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/03/joe… – 12:39 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
If and when the Celtics and Sixers reconvene in four weeks….we might be revisiting this list.
21 times in the last half-decade has someone made 12+ free throws against Boston.
Joel Embiid (9) and James Harden (3) have 12 of the 21. pic.twitter.com/yi4jk5QaYL – 12:18 AM
If and when the Celtics and Sixers reconvene in four weeks….we might be revisiting this list.
21 times in the last half-decade has someone made 12+ free throws against Boston.
Joel Embiid (9) and James Harden (3) have 12 of the 21. pic.twitter.com/yi4jk5QaYL – 12:18 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Sixers 103, Celtics 101 – Embiid carries Philly over shorthanded C’s bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/04/04/bsj… – 12:10 AM
BSJ Game Report: Sixers 103, Celtics 101 – Embiid carries Philly over shorthanded C’s bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/04/04/bsj… – 12:10 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Joel Embiid had 52 points on 20-for-25 shooting, 13 rebounds and 6 assists against the Celtics. Wow. – 12:00 AM
Joel Embiid had 52 points on 20-for-25 shooting, 13 rebounds and 6 assists against the Celtics. Wow. – 12:00 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Joel Embiid not only wrapped up the scoring average title tonight, he’s now just 42 points behind Tatum in the overall race.
TATUM 2,204
Embiid 2,162
Doncic 2,096
Paul Pierce (2002) is the only Celitc to lead the league in scoring, no Celtic has ever lead in scoring average. – 11:53 PM
Joel Embiid not only wrapped up the scoring average title tonight, he’s now just 42 points behind Tatum in the overall race.
TATUM 2,204
Embiid 2,162
Doncic 2,096
Paul Pierce (2002) is the only Celitc to lead the league in scoring, no Celtic has ever lead in scoring average. – 11:53 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid on Doc Rivers’ and teammates’ comments that he’s going to win MVP: “They’re probably right but we got bigger goals in mind.” pic.twitter.com/GlzTEMoDeF – 11:38 PM
Joel Embiid on Doc Rivers’ and teammates’ comments that he’s going to win MVP: “They’re probably right but we got bigger goals in mind.” pic.twitter.com/GlzTEMoDeF – 11:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid, with a smile, when asked about Doc Rivers and James Harden saying the MVP race should be over: “They’re probably right. But we have bigger goals in mind.”
Embiid said he is disappointed by the sloppy ending to the game, and that “We have to be better than that.” – 11:20 PM
Joel Embiid, with a smile, when asked about Doc Rivers and James Harden saying the MVP race should be over: “They’re probably right. But we have bigger goals in mind.”
Embiid said he is disappointed by the sloppy ending to the game, and that “We have to be better than that.” – 11:20 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid, told that his coach and teammates all said that the MVP race is over, said:
“….They’re probably right.”
Adds “we have bigger goals”. – 11:19 PM
Joel Embiid, told that his coach and teammates all said that the MVP race is over, said:
“….They’re probably right.”
Adds “we have bigger goals”. – 11:19 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid TOOK OVER against Boston 😤
He had his third 50-point game of the season! Fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic scored just 14 vs. the Rockets after missing the last 3 games 👀 pic.twitter.com/wkBSMJXDyg – 11:16 PM
Joel Embiid TOOK OVER against Boston 😤
He had his third 50-point game of the season! Fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic scored just 14 vs. the Rockets after missing the last 3 games 👀 pic.twitter.com/wkBSMJXDyg – 11:16 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White on stopping Joel Embiid: “I think the whole league’s trying to figure that out right now. So, if you got any ideas, I think every other NBA team would like to know.” – 11:07 PM
Derrick White on stopping Joel Embiid: “I think the whole league’s trying to figure that out right now. So, if you got any ideas, I think every other NBA team would like to know.” – 11:07 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The @sixers Joel Embiid is just the third player in NBA history to make at least 20 FG and 10 FT in a game with shooting percentages of 80% and 90%, respectively:
— Bernard King (Jan. 3, 1981)
— Adrian Dantley (Jan. 7, 1981)
— Embiid (April 4, 2023)
statitudes.substack.com – 10:57 PM
The @sixers Joel Embiid is just the third player in NBA history to make at least 20 FG and 10 FT in a game with shooting percentages of 80% and 90%, respectively:
— Bernard King (Jan. 3, 1981)
— Adrian Dantley (Jan. 7, 1981)
— Embiid (April 4, 2023)
statitudes.substack.com – 10:57 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
From the Sultan of Stat, Dick Lipe… after @JoelEmbiid goes for 52 points (20-25 FG), 13 rebounds and 6 assists in Philly’s 103-101 victory over the @Celtics:
“Only player in NBA history with 50+ pts, 13+ reb, 6+ ast and .800+ fg pct in a game before tonight was Wilt — twice.” – 10:45 PM
From the Sultan of Stat, Dick Lipe… after @JoelEmbiid goes for 52 points (20-25 FG), 13 rebounds and 6 assists in Philly’s 103-101 victory over the @Celtics:
“Only player in NBA history with 50+ pts, 13+ reb, 6+ ast and .800+ fg pct in a game before tonight was Wilt — twice.” – 10:45 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Doc Rivers after Embiid’s monster performance: “The MVP race is over.” – 10:40 PM
Doc Rivers after Embiid’s monster performance: “The MVP race is over.” – 10:40 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
left: joel embiid’s shot chart vs the celtics
right: the rest of the sixers’ shot chart vs the celtics pic.twitter.com/DX5PQphsUA – 10:38 PM
left: joel embiid’s shot chart vs the celtics
right: the rest of the sixers’ shot chart vs the celtics pic.twitter.com/DX5PQphsUA – 10:38 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Doc Rivers: “The MVP race is over. The man just scored half our points in an NBA game. I’m biased, but the MVP race is over.” – 10:35 PM
Doc Rivers: “The MVP race is over. The man just scored half our points in an NBA game. I’m biased, but the MVP race is over.” – 10:35 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Doc Rivers on @Joel Embiid’s massive night tonight:
“The MVP race is over. The man just scored half our points in an NBA game. And I’m biased, but the MVP race is over.” – 10:35 PM
Doc Rivers on @Joel Embiid’s massive night tonight:
“The MVP race is over. The man just scored half our points in an NBA game. And I’m biased, but the MVP race is over.” – 10:35 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers: “We did so many things wrong, but what we did right was Joel Embiid.
“The MVP race is over.” – 10:34 PM
Doc Rivers: “We did so many things wrong, but what we did right was Joel Embiid.
“The MVP race is over.” – 10:34 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Doc Rivers: “What we did right was Joel Embiid. The MVP race is over…the man just scored half of our points in an NBA game” – 10:34 PM
Doc Rivers: “What we did right was Joel Embiid. The MVP race is over…the man just scored half of our points in an NBA game” – 10:34 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Rest Embiid and Harden until the playoffs.
Let Harris and Maxey play out of their funks. Bookmark this officiating crew for tough whistles vs. Tyrese. – 10:34 PM
Rest Embiid and Harden until the playoffs.
Let Harris and Maxey play out of their funks. Bookmark this officiating crew for tough whistles vs. Tyrese. – 10:34 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Doc Rivers: “The MVP race is over…The man just scored half our points, in an NBA game. I’m biased, but the MVP race is over.” – 10:34 PM
Doc Rivers: “The MVP race is over…The man just scored half our points, in an NBA game. I’m biased, but the MVP race is over.” – 10:34 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Joel Embiid: 52 PTS (20-25 FG, 12-13 FT)
76ers teammates: 51 PTS (19-53 FG, 2-3 FT)
PHI 103, BOS 101
Says as much about Embiid’s MVP candidacy as it does the Sixers’ playoff prospects against the Celtics with a healthy Jaylen Brown and Rob Williams. – 10:32 PM
Joel Embiid: 52 PTS (20-25 FG, 12-13 FT)
76ers teammates: 51 PTS (19-53 FG, 2-3 FT)
PHI 103, BOS 101
Says as much about Embiid’s MVP candidacy as it does the Sixers’ playoff prospects against the Celtics with a healthy Jaylen Brown and Rob Williams. – 10:32 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Initial observations after special stuff from Joel Embiid in a tight Sixers win over Boston:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 10:32 PM
Initial observations after special stuff from Joel Embiid in a tight Sixers win over Boston:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 10:32 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid doesn’t have nearly as much help as Giannis does. Tonight was a crystal clear reminder.
Overcoming all of the mayhem that happens when he sits, the silly things that tend to happen to Doc led teams…. I think Embiid closed the door on MVP talk there. – 10:29 PM
Embiid doesn’t have nearly as much help as Giannis does. Tonight was a crystal clear reminder.
Overcoming all of the mayhem that happens when he sits, the silly things that tend to happen to Doc led teams…. I think Embiid closed the door on MVP talk there. – 10:29 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Could very well be the performance that pushes Joel Embiid’s MVP campaign over the top.
The Sixers needed every one of his 52 points to outlast Boston —and to have a chance to beat them when it matters, they will need superhero Embiid again and again
phillyvoice.com/-sixers-philad… – 10:26 PM
Could very well be the performance that pushes Joel Embiid’s MVP campaign over the top.
The Sixers needed every one of his 52 points to outlast Boston —and to have a chance to beat them when it matters, they will need superhero Embiid again and again
phillyvoice.com/-sixers-philad… – 10:26 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Joel Embiid with an MVP performance tonight:
52 PTS
13 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
20/25 FG
12/13 FT
84.6% TS pic.twitter.com/qv12Y7AeyO – 10:25 PM
Joel Embiid with an MVP performance tonight:
52 PTS
13 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
20/25 FG
12/13 FT
84.6% TS pic.twitter.com/qv12Y7AeyO – 10:25 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
A spectacular, valiant effort by the Sixers to give the game away falls short.
Philadelphia wins 103-101.
52-13-6 for Joel Embiid.
With 3 games to play…
Bucks magic number for #1 seed: 1
Celtics magic number for #2 seed: 1
Sixers clinch at least #3 seed pic.twitter.com/m3qM8iNBj5 – 10:25 PM
A spectacular, valiant effort by the Sixers to give the game away falls short.
Philadelphia wins 103-101.
52-13-6 for Joel Embiid.
With 3 games to play…
Bucks magic number for #1 seed: 1
Celtics magic number for #2 seed: 1
Sixers clinch at least #3 seed pic.twitter.com/m3qM8iNBj5 – 10:25 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
4Q Sixers scoring plays when Joel Embiid checked in at 8:03 mark, Celtics leading by 2:
Embiid 2
Embiid 2
Harden 3
Embiid 2
Embiid 2
Embiid FT
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid 2
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid FT
Embiid FT – 10:25 PM
4Q Sixers scoring plays when Joel Embiid checked in at 8:03 mark, Celtics leading by 2:
Embiid 2
Embiid 2
Harden 3
Embiid 2
Embiid 2
Embiid FT
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid 2
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid FT
Embiid FT – 10:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 5+ 50/10 games over the last 5 seasons:
— Giannis
— Embiid
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/bzmqf7V4sw – 10:25 PM
Players with 5+ 50/10 games over the last 5 seasons:
— Giannis
— Embiid
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/bzmqf7V4sw – 10:25 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Sixers star @JoelEmbiid Tonight Vs Boston:
52 Points
13 Rebounds
6 Assists
20-25 FG
Embiid is the 2nd player in NBA history to record 50 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 80% shooting in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain (2x). @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/xHpdhD4n0q – 10:23 PM
Sixers star @JoelEmbiid Tonight Vs Boston:
52 Points
13 Rebounds
6 Assists
20-25 FG
Embiid is the 2nd player in NBA history to record 50 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 80% shooting in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain (2x). @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/xHpdhD4n0q – 10:23 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lose to #76ers without Jaylen Brown and with Tatum being below average. Embiid was brilliant with 52 points on 20 for 25 FG. Would be a compelling playoff series. – 10:23 PM
#Celtics lose to #76ers without Jaylen Brown and with Tatum being below average. Embiid was brilliant with 52 points on 20 for 25 FG. Would be a compelling playoff series. – 10:23 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Tatum misses at the buzzer and the Sixers avoid one of the biggest late-game collapses you will ever see. They beat Boston, 103-101. The Sixers are 52-27.
Joel Embiid: 52 points on 20 of 25 from the field. He single-handedly won the game. – 10:23 PM
Tatum misses at the buzzer and the Sixers avoid one of the biggest late-game collapses you will ever see. They beat Boston, 103-101. The Sixers are 52-27.
Joel Embiid: 52 points on 20 of 25 from the field. He single-handedly won the game. – 10:23 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Joel Embiid pretty much wraps up the scoring title with his 52-point performance tonight. Luka Donic would have had to outscore Embiid by 14 in the final three games to pull even. – 10:23 PM
Joel Embiid pretty much wraps up the scoring title with his 52-point performance tonight. Luka Donic would have had to outscore Embiid by 14 in the final three games to pull even. – 10:23 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka now 66 pts behind Joel Embiid in the scoring race as Embiid goes for 52 in PHI win over BOS – 10:22 PM
Luka now 66 pts behind Joel Embiid in the scoring race as Embiid goes for 52 in PHI win over BOS – 10:22 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
But Tatum missed the shot. Sixers win 103-101, and will finish no lower than 3rd in the East.
Embiid finished with 52 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists on 20-25 shooting.
The rest of the team was present. – 10:22 PM
But Tatum missed the shot. Sixers win 103-101, and will finish no lower than 3rd in the East.
Embiid finished with 52 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists on 20-25 shooting.
The rest of the team was present. – 10:22 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Sixers 103, Celtics 101
Joel Embiid had 52 points on 20-for-25 shooting, and Philadelphia nearly pulled off one of the biggest collapses in NBA history.
That was … something. – 10:22 PM
Final: Sixers 103, Celtics 101
Joel Embiid had 52 points on 20-for-25 shooting, and Philadelphia nearly pulled off one of the biggest collapses in NBA history.
That was … something. – 10:22 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Sixers 103, Celtics 101. Boston made things dicey down the stretch, but Sixers finally get one against their likely second-round opponent. Joel Embiid was masterful with 52 points on 20-of-25 shooting and 12-of-13 FT, 13 rebounds and six assists. – 10:21 PM
FINAL: Sixers 103, Celtics 101. Boston made things dicey down the stretch, but Sixers finally get one against their likely second-round opponent. Joel Embiid was masterful with 52 points on 20-of-25 shooting and 12-of-13 FT, 13 rebounds and six assists. – 10:21 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers win. Embiid scores more than half the Sixers’ points. They win by the skin of their teeth in a game that they should not feel very good about. – 10:21 PM
Sixers win. Embiid scores more than half the Sixers’ points. They win by the skin of their teeth in a game that they should not feel very good about. – 10:21 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid tonight:
52 PTS
13 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
20-25 FG
First player to reach those numbers in a game since MJ in 1992. pic.twitter.com/JfZDEIjYCR – 10:21 PM
Embiid tonight:
52 PTS
13 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
20-25 FG
First player to reach those numbers in a game since MJ in 1992. pic.twitter.com/JfZDEIjYCR – 10:21 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Offensive foul on Embiid. Not sure I saw a foul on Embiid there but the Sixers just (rightfully) used their challenge on the last possession.
Boston is a shot away from coming back from 7 down with 9 seconds left. – 10:20 PM
Offensive foul on Embiid. Not sure I saw a foul on Embiid there but the Sixers just (rightfully) used their challenge on the last possession.
Boston is a shot away from coming back from 7 down with 9 seconds left. – 10:20 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Offensive foul, Joel Embiid.
Boston is going to have the ball with a chance to win. You can’t make this up. – 10:19 PM
Offensive foul, Joel Embiid.
Boston is going to have the ball with a chance to win. You can’t make this up. – 10:19 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Now Grant draws an offensive foul on Embiid on the inbounds. #Celtics ball. Timeout with 2 seconds left. PHL 103 BOS 101 – 10:19 PM
Now Grant draws an offensive foul on Embiid on the inbounds. #Celtics ball. Timeout with 2 seconds left. PHL 103 BOS 101 – 10:19 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
Embiid’s got a 50-piece against the Celtics while Jokic is working toward double-digit TOs in a loss to the worst team in the NBA. Might be the sliding-door moment in the closest MVP race in memory. – 10:14 PM
Embiid’s got a 50-piece against the Celtics while Jokic is working toward double-digit TOs in a loss to the worst team in the NBA. Might be the sliding-door moment in the closest MVP race in memory. – 10:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Centers with 5+ 50-point games all-time:
— Embiid
— Kareem
— Wilt
Elite company. pic.twitter.com/NNyWSxTJTg – 10:11 PM
Centers with 5+ 50-point games all-time:
— Embiid
— Kareem
— Wilt
Elite company. pic.twitter.com/NNyWSxTJTg – 10:11 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
On one screen, I’m watching Embiid drop 50 and 13 and shoot 20-of-a-ridiculous-25 from the field. On another, Jokic has a lackluster turnover before heading to bench with 14-10-4 and Denver getting drilled by Houston without Jamal Murray. #MVPWatch – 10:10 PM
On one screen, I’m watching Embiid drop 50 and 13 and shoot 20-of-a-ridiculous-25 from the field. On another, Jokic has a lackluster turnover before heading to bench with 14-10-4 and Denver getting drilled by Houston without Jamal Murray. #MVPWatch – 10:10 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid remembering his postgame press conference in which he yearned for PJ Tucker. pic.twitter.com/dMfAj6r5Jy – 10:09 PM
Embiid remembering his postgame press conference in which he yearned for PJ Tucker. pic.twitter.com/dMfAj6r5Jy – 10:09 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid detonates for a dunk. He’s got 50/13/5 and a couple blocks. Sixers gotta focus to close this one out. – 10:09 PM
Embiid detonates for a dunk. He’s got 50/13/5 and a couple blocks. Sixers gotta focus to close this one out. – 10:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
And there’s a tomahawk dunk for Joel Embiid to make it 50 on the night – on 20-for-25 shooting.
Philly up 98-95 with a minute to go. – 10:09 PM
And there’s a tomahawk dunk for Joel Embiid to make it 50 on the night – on 20-for-25 shooting.
Philly up 98-95 with a minute to go. – 10:09 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Congrats to Joel Embiid on winning the 2023 NBA MVP award – 10:09 PM
Congrats to Joel Embiid on winning the 2023 NBA MVP award – 10:09 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
PJ Tucker with a pair of corner 3s, followed by Embiid hitting a technical free throw, and this has quickly ballooned to a 7 point lead for the Sixers with 1:58 left. – 10:07 PM
PJ Tucker with a pair of corner 3s, followed by Embiid hitting a technical free throw, and this has quickly ballooned to a 7 point lead for the Sixers with 1:58 left. – 10:07 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
And, after the Sixers couldn’t hit a shot all game around Joel Embiid, P.J. Tucker hits two in a row to give Philly some separation.
That, coupled with a Grant Williams technical, has made it 96-89 with 1:58 to go. 12-1 run for the Sixers. – 10:07 PM
And, after the Sixers couldn’t hit a shot all game around Joel Embiid, P.J. Tucker hits two in a row to give Philly some separation.
That, coupled with a Grant Williams technical, has made it 96-89 with 1:58 to go. 12-1 run for the Sixers. – 10:07 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
As Jokic has missed time & now is getting outplayed by @kevinwildes’ beloved Sengun, I think it’s quite clear he’s slipped to 3rd in the MVP race.
With less than a week left, it’s…
1- Embiid
2- Giannis
(Decent gap)
3- Jokic – 10:07 PM
As Jokic has missed time & now is getting outplayed by @kevinwildes’ beloved Sengun, I think it’s quite clear he’s slipped to 3rd in the MVP race.
With less than a week left, it’s…
1- Embiid
2- Giannis
(Decent gap)
3- Jokic – 10:07 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Every Sixer but Joel Embiid has been somewhere between mediocre and awful and Philly is up because Embiid is a freaking monster. – 10:04 PM
Every Sixer but Joel Embiid has been somewhere between mediocre and awful and Philly is up because Embiid is a freaking monster. – 10:04 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
With 3:33 left, Joel Embiid has over half of the Sixers’ points.
He’s three away from the fifth 50-point game of his career. 19 for 24 from the floor and keeps delivering big mid-range jumpers. – 10:04 PM
With 3:33 left, Joel Embiid has over half of the Sixers’ points.
He’s three away from the fifth 50-point game of his career. 19 for 24 from the floor and keeps delivering big mid-range jumpers. – 10:04 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
As Tyrese Maxey says, Joel Embiid is good at basketball. With 3:33 to play: 47 points. 19-of-24 shooting. 9-of-10 FT. 13 rebounds.
Sixers clinging to an 89-88 lead. – 10:03 PM
As Tyrese Maxey says, Joel Embiid is good at basketball. With 3:33 to play: 47 points. 19-of-24 shooting. 9-of-10 FT. 13 rebounds.
Sixers clinging to an 89-88 lead. – 10:03 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Embiid flopped but we’ll see if it’s overturned here. #Celtics #76ers – 10:03 PM
Embiid flopped but we’ll see if it’s overturned here. #Celtics #76ers – 10:03 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
A simply ridiculous night for Joel Embiid.
He’s got 47 and 13 rebounds.
89-88, Philadelphia, 3:40 left pic.twitter.com/dhRFrzqGxp – 10:03 PM
A simply ridiculous night for Joel Embiid.
He’s got 47 and 13 rebounds.
89-88, Philadelphia, 3:40 left pic.twitter.com/dhRFrzqGxp – 10:03 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
embiid is absolutely out of his mind tonight
when he has that fade going around the elbows he’s just a nightmare to deal with – 10:03 PM
embiid is absolutely out of his mind tonight
when he has that fade going around the elbows he’s just a nightmare to deal with – 10:03 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Embiid is just a remarkable player. Remarkable. Really think this is the year he finally breaks through & goes on a real run. – 10:02 PM
Embiid is just a remarkable player. Remarkable. Really think this is the year he finally breaks through & goes on a real run. – 10:02 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid is gonna have to do this himself. So disappointing for his teammates. – 10:02 PM
Embiid is gonna have to do this himself. So disappointing for his teammates. – 10:02 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
We are witnessing one of the all-time carry jobs. Embiid up to 47, Sixers by 1. – 10:02 PM
We are witnessing one of the all-time carry jobs. Embiid up to 47, Sixers by 1. – 10:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harris and Maxey are a combined 4-16 shooting. Embiid and Harden need some help – 10:00 PM
Harris and Maxey are a combined 4-16 shooting. Embiid and Harden need some help – 10:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 40/10 games since 2000:
35 — Embiid
32 — Giannis, Shaq pic.twitter.com/BiuHAbVS4R – 9:59 PM
Most 40/10 games since 2000:
35 — Embiid
32 — Giannis, Shaq pic.twitter.com/BiuHAbVS4R – 9:59 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics are up 86-81 with 6:18 left to go despite missing 2 starters and Joel Embiid having an MVP-level game. Embiid is 17-22 from the field for 42 points, rest of the Sixers are 15-48 (31.3%) for 39. – 9:57 PM
Celtics are up 86-81 with 6:18 left to go despite missing 2 starters and Joel Embiid having an MVP-level game. Embiid is 17-22 from the field for 42 points, rest of the Sixers are 15-48 (31.3%) for 39. – 9:57 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Mazzulla leaving Griffin into defend Embiid and he comes up with a strip that leads to a Smart layup. BOS 86, PHL 81 with 6:18 left. #Celtics #76ers – 9:56 PM
Mazzulla leaving Griffin into defend Embiid and he comes up with a strip that leads to a Smart layup. BOS 86, PHL 81 with 6:18 left. #Celtics #76ers – 9:56 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Joel Embiid subbed out 12:00 remaining 2Q:
Sixers 28
Celtics 22
Joel Embiid subbed in 6:42 remaining 2Q:
Sixers 35
Celtics 34
Joel Embiid subbed out 12:00 remaining 4Q:
Sixers 72
Celtics 67
Joel Embiid subbed in 8:03 remaining 4Q:
Sixers 77
Celtics 79 – 9:55 PM
Joel Embiid subbed out 12:00 remaining 2Q:
Sixers 28
Celtics 22
Joel Embiid subbed in 6:42 remaining 2Q:
Sixers 35
Celtics 34
Joel Embiid subbed out 12:00 remaining 4Q:
Sixers 72
Celtics 67
Joel Embiid subbed in 8:03 remaining 4Q:
Sixers 77
Celtics 79 – 9:55 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Somebody help this man, Joel Embiid. Sixers cannot waste another one of these gems. – 9:54 PM
Somebody help this man, Joel Embiid. Sixers cannot waste another one of these gems. – 9:54 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Looked to me like Blake Griffin smiled and shrugged after that last Embiid jumper. He knew he had no chance. – 9:53 PM
Looked to me like Blake Griffin smiled and shrugged after that last Embiid jumper. He knew he had no chance. – 9:53 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid: 17 of 21 from the field, 8 of 9 from the free-throw line, 42 points.
Considering how brutal the rest of his team has been tonight, he should be getting triple teamed the rest of the way. – 9:52 PM
Joel Embiid: 17 of 21 from the field, 8 of 9 from the free-throw line, 42 points.
Considering how brutal the rest of his team has been tonight, he should be getting triple teamed the rest of the way. – 9:52 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid checks back in and immediately scores two buckets. This has been a heck of a performance. And, despite him having 42 points, it’s still only tied at 81 with 7 minutes to go. – 9:52 PM
Joel Embiid checks back in and immediately scores two buckets. This has been a heck of a performance. And, despite him having 42 points, it’s still only tied at 81 with 7 minutes to go. – 9:52 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Embiid checks back in at 8:03 mark as Brogdon missed 2 FTs. #Celtics #76ers – 9:50 PM
Embiid checks back in at 8:03 mark as Brogdon missed 2 FTs. #Celtics #76ers – 9:50 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Paul Reed represents the Sixers’ non-Embiid minutes tonight. He is a -14 in eight minutes.
It has been very much that bad. – 9:46 PM
Paul Reed represents the Sixers’ non-Embiid minutes tonight. He is a -14 in eight minutes.
It has been very much that bad. – 9:46 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Joel Embiid has put up 38 points thru 3 quarters and is plus-13 in the game, but the Celtics lead by 3 because the Sixers are a completely different team without him lol. 10-2 C’s run to open the 4th quarter. – 9:45 PM
Joel Embiid has put up 38 points thru 3 quarters and is plus-13 in the game, but the Celtics lead by 3 because the Sixers are a completely different team without him lol. 10-2 C’s run to open the 4th quarter. – 9:45 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics begin 4Q on a 10-2 run to take a 77-74 lead. Timeout #76ers. A bit early to reinsert Embiid, so they’ll have to live with this lineup. – 9:45 PM
#Celtics begin 4Q on a 10-2 run to take a 77-74 lead. Timeout #76ers. A bit early to reinsert Embiid, so they’ll have to live with this lineup. – 9:45 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Immediate 10-2 run to open the 4th with Embiid on the bench. They might legitimately need him to score 50 to beat the Celtics without Brown and Williams. Embarrassing outing for the other guys tonight – 9:44 PM
Immediate 10-2 run to open the 4th with Embiid on the bench. They might legitimately need him to score 50 to beat the Celtics without Brown and Williams. Embarrassing outing for the other guys tonight – 9:44 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Those non-Embiid minutes are an issue once again. Celtics lead 77-74 with less than 10 to play. – 9:44 PM
Those non-Embiid minutes are an issue once again. Celtics lead 77-74 with less than 10 to play. – 9:44 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics are going to have to dominate the non-Embiid minutes to nab this one. Trail #76ers 72-67 after 3Q. Tatum 18, Brogdon 13, Smart 12, White 11; Embiid 38 and 12 rebs; Harden 17. – 9:39 PM
#Celtics are going to have to dominate the non-Embiid minutes to nab this one. Trail #76ers 72-67 after 3Q. Tatum 18, Brogdon 13, Smart 12, White 11; Embiid 38 and 12 rebs; Harden 17. – 9:39 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Rough three quarters for Celtics offense, shooting just 37 percent with only seven free throw attempts. Non-Embiid defense keeping them afloat. – 9:39 PM
Rough three quarters for Celtics offense, shooting just 37 percent with only seven free throw attempts. Non-Embiid defense keeping them afloat. – 9:39 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
It’d be nice for the Celtics to win this game, but also if Embiid is going to go supernova with no Rob or Jaylen, it’s ok – 9:39 PM
It’d be nice for the Celtics to win this game, but also if Embiid is going to go supernova with no Rob or Jaylen, it’s ok – 9:39 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3 quarters: Sixers 72, Celtics 67
Joel Embiid has 38 points on 15-for-19 shooting, while the rest of the Sixers have gone a combined 13-for-43 to allow things to remain competitive.
Jayson Tatum has 18-6-4 for Boston, which is hanging around despite going 9-for-32 from 3. – 9:39 PM
After 3 quarters: Sixers 72, Celtics 67
Joel Embiid has 38 points on 15-for-19 shooting, while the rest of the Sixers have gone a combined 13-for-43 to allow things to remain competitive.
Jayson Tatum has 18-6-4 for Boston, which is hanging around despite going 9-for-32 from 3. – 9:39 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3 quarters: Sixers 72, Celtics 67
Joel Embiid has 38 points on 15-for-19 shooting, while the rest of the Sixers have gone a combined 13-for-43 to allow things to remain competitive.
Jayson Tatum has 18-6-4 for Boston, which is hanging around despite going 9-for-32 from 3 – 9:38 PM
After 3 quarters: Sixers 72, Celtics 67
Joel Embiid has 38 points on 15-for-19 shooting, while the rest of the Sixers have gone a combined 13-for-43 to allow things to remain competitive.
Jayson Tatum has 18-6-4 for Boston, which is hanging around despite going 9-for-32 from 3 – 9:38 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Boston: 67 points on 69 shots.
Sixers (non-Embiid division): 34 points on 43 shooting.
Embiid: 38 points on 19 shots.
72-67 Sixers heading into the 4th. – 9:38 PM
Boston: 67 points on 69 shots.
Sixers (non-Embiid division): 34 points on 43 shooting.
Embiid: 38 points on 19 shots.
72-67 Sixers heading into the 4th. – 9:38 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 72, Celtics 67 at the end of the third. Embiid up to 38 points on 15-of-19 shooting, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Harden with 17 and 5 assists. Celtics are shooting 37.7 percent but has 12 points off six turnovers by the Sixers. – 9:37 PM
Sixers 72, Celtics 67 at the end of the third. Embiid up to 38 points on 15-of-19 shooting, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Harden with 17 and 5 assists. Celtics are shooting 37.7 percent but has 12 points off six turnovers by the Sixers. – 9:37 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid through 3 quarters:
38-12-3 on 15/19 from the field.
Sixers lead by 5. – 9:37 PM
Joel Embiid through 3 quarters:
38-12-3 on 15/19 from the field.
Sixers lead by 5. – 9:37 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid trying to get the crowd going. It had felt like all of the role players bricking so so much caused a nervous arena to bite their nails. They respond with some M-V-P chants. – 9:37 PM
Embiid trying to get the crowd going. It had felt like all of the role players bricking so so much caused a nervous arena to bite their nails. They respond with some M-V-P chants. – 9:37 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Holy lord Embiid just detonated on Luke Kornet.
Embiid stepping to the line for 38 points before the fourth quarter. – 9:36 PM
Holy lord Embiid just detonated on Luke Kornet.
Embiid stepping to the line for 38 points before the fourth quarter. – 9:36 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
well, if you’re a Celtics fan, better Embiid do this now than in the playoffs lol – 9:35 PM
well, if you’re a Celtics fan, better Embiid do this now than in the playoffs lol – 9:35 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
At least so far, doesn’t feel like the Sixers should feel all that good about this game.
Incredible Embiid, average-ish Harden and everyone else outside of McDaniels has really, really struggled. – 9:30 PM
At least so far, doesn’t feel like the Sixers should feel all that good about this game.
Incredible Embiid, average-ish Harden and everyone else outside of McDaniels has really, really struggled. – 9:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
This has been a truly dominant performance so far from Joel Embiid: 34 points on 14-for-18 shooting, with 12 rebounds, 3 assists and a block.
And yet, the Celtics still only trail 68-65 despite going 9-for-30 from 3.
Sixers other than Embiid: 13-for-41 – 9:29 PM
This has been a truly dominant performance so far from Joel Embiid: 34 points on 14-for-18 shooting, with 12 rebounds, 3 assists and a block.
And yet, the Celtics still only trail 68-65 despite going 9-for-30 from 3.
Sixers other than Embiid: 13-for-41 – 9:29 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid is 14/18 from the field with a 34-12-3 line and the Sixers are up by 3 points. This is borderline criminal – 9:28 PM
Embiid is 14/18 from the field with a 34-12-3 line and the Sixers are up by 3 points. This is borderline criminal – 9:28 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
This game headline might actually be “Embiid scores 84, Sixers win by 5”. – 9:28 PM
This game headline might actually be “Embiid scores 84, Sixers win by 5”. – 9:28 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
76ers are full strength and at home, Embiid has been almost perfect, Tatum has been quiet, and it’s a 3-point game.
Nothing here is going to worry the Celtics about a Philly playoff series. – 9:26 PM
76ers are full strength and at home, Embiid has been almost perfect, Tatum has been quiet, and it’s a 3-point game.
Nothing here is going to worry the Celtics about a Philly playoff series. – 9:26 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Of course the second Harris misses a (contested) layup, Smart hits a 3. If the Sixers can’t get Harden and Embiid any help, welp… the pressure just dissipates for Tatum and co. If you’re not making them take it out of the net. – 9:23 PM
Of course the second Harris misses a (contested) layup, Smart hits a 3. If the Sixers can’t get Harden and Embiid any help, welp… the pressure just dissipates for Tatum and co. If you’re not making them take it out of the net. – 9:23 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
14 total points from the Non Harden and Embiid Sixers at the half. They should have built a nice lead. Also feel like the decibel level in the arena is directly tied to roll players making shots sometimes. – 9:08 PM
14 total points from the Non Harden and Embiid Sixers at the half. They should have built a nice lead. Also feel like the decibel level in the arena is directly tied to roll players making shots sometimes. – 9:08 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Sixers 53, Celtics 46
Dominant showing from Joel Embiid, who has 24 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists on 9-for-13 shooting in 18 minutes.
James Harden has 15 and 4, while Malcolm Brogdon had 13 off the bench to lead Boston. – 8:59 PM
Halftime: Sixers 53, Celtics 46
Dominant showing from Joel Embiid, who has 24 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists on 9-for-13 shooting in 18 minutes.
James Harden has 15 and 4, while Malcolm Brogdon had 13 off the bench to lead Boston. – 8:59 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
The Joel Embiid-James Harden duo scored 39 of the Sixers’ first-half points vs. the Sixers.
That pair also has seven of the team’s nine assists. – 8:58 PM
The Joel Embiid-James Harden duo scored 39 of the Sixers’ first-half points vs. the Sixers.
That pair also has seven of the team’s nine assists. – 8:58 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers up 53-46 at the half. Embiid has 24 of them on 9-13 shooting. Harden has 15/4.
Boston’s shooting just 40.9% from the field and 5-19 from 3.
Not an A effort from many in this one so far, especially from those not contending for an MVP award. Meaningless April game vibes – 8:58 PM
Sixers up 53-46 at the half. Embiid has 24 of them on 9-13 shooting. Harden has 15/4.
Boston’s shooting just 40.9% from the field and 5-19 from 3.
Not an A effort from many in this one so far, especially from those not contending for an MVP award. Meaningless April game vibes – 8:58 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#76ers end 2Q on an 11-4 run, lead #Celtics 53-46 at half. Brogdon 13, Tatum 12; Embiid 24, Harden 15.
3pt:
BOS: 5-19
PHL: 5-15 – 8:58 PM
#76ers end 2Q on an 11-4 run, lead #Celtics 53-46 at half. Brogdon 13, Tatum 12; Embiid 24, Harden 15.
3pt:
BOS: 5-19
PHL: 5-15 – 8:58 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 53, Celtics 46. Embiid already with 24-10-3. Harden with 15 points and 4 assists. Boston was shooting under 40 percent until that last finish by Smart. – 8:57 PM
Halftime: Sixers 53, Celtics 46. Embiid already with 24-10-3. Harden with 15 points and 4 assists. Boston was shooting under 40 percent until that last finish by Smart. – 8:57 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Sixers took a 6-point lead, Embiid sat and it disappeared.
Embiid returns, and Sixers lead by 7 at half. – 8:57 PM
Sixers took a 6-point lead, Embiid sat and it disappeared.
Embiid returns, and Sixers lead by 7 at half. – 8:57 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead Boston, 53-46, at halftime.
Embiid: 24 PTS / 10 REB / 3 AST
Harden: 15 PTS / 4 AST – 8:56 PM
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead Boston, 53-46, at halftime.
Embiid: 24 PTS / 10 REB / 3 AST
Harden: 15 PTS / 4 AST – 8:56 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
24-10-3 for Embiid at halftime. Not much else of note to report. Big guy good – 8:55 PM
24-10-3 for Embiid at halftime. Not much else of note to report. Big guy good – 8:55 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Embiid is 6 for 7 from the field and 6 for 7 at the line, and the rest of the 76ers are 6 for 23 from the field and 0 for 0 at the line. – 8:41 PM
Embiid is 6 for 7 from the field and 6 for 7 at the line, and the rest of the 76ers are 6 for 23 from the field and 0 for 0 at the line. – 8:41 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid said after the loss in Milwaukee (and dealing with the calf for the past week or so) that he wanted to get back to his aggressive self. That 18-point first quarter on 6-of-7 shooting with 7 rebounds certainly fits that mold. – 8:36 PM
Embiid said after the loss in Milwaukee (and dealing with the calf for the past week or so) that he wanted to get back to his aggressive self. That 18-point first quarter on 6-of-7 shooting with 7 rebounds certainly fits that mold. – 8:36 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sixers not named Joel Embiid tonight: 5-for-18 for 12 points.
Sixers lead the Celtics 30-29 early in the second. – 8:36 PM
Sixers not named Joel Embiid tonight: 5-for-18 for 12 points.
Sixers lead the Celtics 30-29 early in the second. – 8:36 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
7-0 Celtics run to start the 2nd quarter with Embiid on the bench. Good stuff from this lineup. – 8:35 PM
7-0 Celtics run to start the 2nd quarter with Embiid on the bench. Good stuff from this lineup. – 8:35 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid finished the first quarter with 18 points on 5-for-6 shooting to go with seven rebounds. The Sixers lead 28-22. – 8:32 PM
Embiid finished the first quarter with 18 points on 5-for-6 shooting to go with seven rebounds. The Sixers lead 28-22. – 8:32 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics down 28-22 after the first quarter. Embiid doing MVP things with 18 points, but it’s only a 6-point game. C’s hanging around after going down early. – 8:30 PM
Celtics down 28-22 after the first quarter. Embiid doing MVP things with 18 points, but it’s only a 6-point game. C’s hanging around after going down early. – 8:30 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid, in the first quarter, scored 64% of the total he scored Sunday against the Bucks.
Also amassed 78% of his rebound total from Sunday. – 8:30 PM
Joel Embiid, in the first quarter, scored 64% of the total he scored Sunday against the Bucks.
Also amassed 78% of his rebound total from Sunday. – 8:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
After 1 quarter:
18 PTS — Joel Embiid
15 PTS — Celtics starters pic.twitter.com/yHzgwDBCtV – 8:29 PM
After 1 quarter:
18 PTS — Joel Embiid
15 PTS — Celtics starters pic.twitter.com/yHzgwDBCtV – 8:29 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Embiid dominates the 1st with 18 points but Philly is only up 6. Now let’s see what happens when he goes to the bench – 8:29 PM
Embiid dominates the 1st with 18 points but Philly is only up 6. Now let’s see what happens when he goes to the bench – 8:29 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers outside of Joel Embiid that quarter: 4 of 12 from the field, zero free-throw attempts.
Good thing he’s on the team. – 8:29 PM
Sixers outside of Joel Embiid that quarter: 4 of 12 from the field, zero free-throw attempts.
Good thing he’s on the team. – 8:29 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Embiid might go for 50 points tonight. Already at 18 points at the end of the first quarter. That’s gonna help his MVP bid. – 8:28 PM
Embiid might go for 50 points tonight. Already at 18 points at the end of the first quarter. That’s gonna help his MVP bid. – 8:28 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum set a Celtics franchise record by scoring 78 points in the last two games without a single turnover in 69 minutes.
He’s committed 3 in the first 9:17 tonight.
20-19, Sixers.
Embiid: 13
Tatum: 7 – 8:22 PM
Jayson Tatum set a Celtics franchise record by scoring 78 points in the last two games without a single turnover in 69 minutes.
He’s committed 3 in the first 9:17 tonight.
20-19, Sixers.
Embiid: 13
Tatum: 7 – 8:22 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
13 quick points for Joel Embiid on 4-5 from the field and 5-6 from the line.
Boston does not have the personnel to handle him 1-on-1, but it’s still kinda crazy for him to be that efficient with how far they are helping off Tucker. – 8:22 PM
13 quick points for Joel Embiid on 4-5 from the field and 5-6 from the line.
Boston does not have the personnel to handle him 1-on-1, but it’s still kinda crazy for him to be that efficient with how far they are helping off Tucker. – 8:22 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Very hot start for Joel Embiid, who already has 9 points and 3 boards in the opening five-plus minutes. Philly out to a 12-7 lead over Boston, which has opened the game 3-for-12 from the field. – 8:13 PM
Very hot start for Joel Embiid, who already has 9 points and 3 boards in the opening five-plus minutes. Philly out to a 12-7 lead over Boston, which has opened the game 3-for-12 from the field. – 8:13 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers lead 12-7 at the first timeout. Celtics are just 3-of-12 from the floor (including 1-of-5 from Jayson Tatum). Joel Embiid is off to an aggressive start, with nine points on 3-of-3 from the floor and 3-of-4 from deep. – 8:13 PM
Sixers lead 12-7 at the first timeout. Celtics are just 3-of-12 from the floor (including 1-of-5 from Jayson Tatum). Joel Embiid is off to an aggressive start, with nine points on 3-of-3 from the floor and 3-of-4 from deep. – 8:13 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Wonder how long Boston will stick with Grant Williams on Embiid with Horford roaming if Embiid keeps destroying the former – 8:13 PM
Wonder how long Boston will stick with Grant Williams on Embiid with Horford roaming if Embiid keeps destroying the former – 8:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics missing open early looks, but Tatum looks engaged. Embiid looks like this is one final chance to make an MVP bid. He has 9 pts in 5 min. #76ers – 8:13 PM
#Celtics missing open early looks, but Tatum looks engaged. Embiid looks like this is one final chance to make an MVP bid. He has 9 pts in 5 min. #76ers – 8:13 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid out here looking like .. well, um, the MVP.
He has nine points on 3-for-3 shooting and made 3 of 4 foul shots to go with 3 rebounds and five minutes. #Sixers lead 12-7 with 6:23 left in the first quarter. – 8:13 PM
Embiid out here looking like .. well, um, the MVP.
He has nine points on 3-for-3 shooting and made 3 of 4 foul shots to go with 3 rebounds and five minutes. #Sixers lead 12-7 with 6:23 left in the first quarter. – 8:13 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Joel Embiid completely horizontal about 5’ off the ground makes you hold your breath. I hate this rule that has guys trying for these crazy chargers. pic.twitter.com/qT42CqbBa3 – 8:11 PM
Joel Embiid completely horizontal about 5’ off the ground makes you hold your breath. I hate this rule that has guys trying for these crazy chargers. pic.twitter.com/qT42CqbBa3 – 8:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
10-2 #76ers early with Embiid imposing his will inside. #Celtics have been way off on their jump shots. – 8:10 PM
10-2 #76ers early with Embiid imposing his will inside. #Celtics have been way off on their jump shots. – 8:10 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The rule that incentivizes Marcus Smart to undercut Joel Embiid like that just has to go. An incredibly dangerous play that is encouraged. – 8:09 PM
The rule that incentivizes Marcus Smart to undercut Joel Embiid like that just has to go. An incredibly dangerous play that is encouraged. – 8:09 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics come out flat. Joel Embiid cooking. Jayson Tatum not happy with calls so far. 10-2 Sixers lead early on. – 8:09 PM
Celtics come out flat. Joel Embiid cooking. Jayson Tatum not happy with calls so far. 10-2 Sixers lead early on. – 8:09 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Marcus Smart in seven games this season without Jaylen Brown available: 15.3 PTS, 8.7 AST, 3.9 REB, 2.6 STL, 0.6 BLK.
Smart always seems to be a defensive menace when Joel Embiid is on the opposite side. @DKSportsbook has Smart at over/under 1.5 BLK+STL tonight. pic.twitter.com/WsCUNEDi3A – 7:47 PM
Marcus Smart in seven games this season without Jaylen Brown available: 15.3 PTS, 8.7 AST, 3.9 REB, 2.6 STL, 0.6 BLK.
Smart always seems to be a defensive menace when Joel Embiid is on the opposite side. @DKSportsbook has Smart at over/under 1.5 BLK+STL tonight. pic.twitter.com/WsCUNEDi3A – 7:47 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Sixers – Wells Fargo Center – April 4, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Tatum, G. Williams, Horford
Philadelphia – James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, P.J. Tucker, Joel Embiid
OUT: Boston: Brown, R. Williams, Gallinari Philadelphia: None pic.twitter.com/vNidOhxbx9 – 7:35 PM
Celtics at Sixers – Wells Fargo Center – April 4, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Tatum, G. Williams, Horford
Philadelphia – James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, P.J. Tucker, Joel Embiid
OUT: Boston: Brown, R. Williams, Gallinari Philadelphia: None pic.twitter.com/vNidOhxbx9 – 7:35 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters vs Celtics :
PHI starters:
Harris
Tucker
Embiid
Maxey
Harden – 7:34 PM
Sixers starters vs Celtics :
PHI starters:
Harris
Tucker
Embiid
Maxey
Harden – 7:34 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics are sitting Jaylen Brown tonight alongside Robert Williams. Brown’s shot-making was a big part of Boston’s last win at Philadelphia. Would imagine C’s start Sam Hauser to keep Grant Williams available to guard Joel Embiid in rotation: White-Smart-Hauser-Tatum-Horford. – 6:46 PM
#Celtics are sitting Jaylen Brown tonight alongside Robert Williams. Brown’s shot-making was a big part of Boston’s last win at Philadelphia. Would imagine C’s start Sam Hauser to keep Grant Williams available to guard Joel Embiid in rotation: White-Smart-Hauser-Tatum-Horford. – 6:46 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lucky to be on @HolleyandSmith today (with the great @JimTrotter_NFL ) and talk MVP race. Lillard & Curry said they would vote for Embiid, but it comes down to how you choose to define “valuable” — and there is not one answer. Jim would vote Giannis.
nbcsports.com/video/nbas-mos… – 6:32 PM
Lucky to be on @HolleyandSmith today (with the great @JimTrotter_NFL ) and talk MVP race. Lillard & Curry said they would vote for Embiid, but it comes down to how you choose to define “valuable” — and there is not one answer. Jim would vote Giannis.
nbcsports.com/video/nbas-mos… – 6:32 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Doc Rivers was asked whether he ever thought Laurence Fishburne would play him in an acting role: “No, I thought i looked better than that.” – 6:24 PM
Doc Rivers was asked whether he ever thought Laurence Fishburne would play him in an acting role: “No, I thought i looked better than that.” – 6:24 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Per @cleantheglass
Differential:
Embiid +11.7
Harden: +6.3
Maxey: +1.7
Giannis +7
Holiday: +11.3
Lopez: +6.8
MIL team Defense:
pts allow. /100 poss: 111.1
w/ Giannis on: 110.3
Giannis off: 112.2
PHI team def:
pts allow./ 100: 114
w/ Embiid on: 111.7
w/ Embiid off: 117.3 pic.twitter.com/NroZUDWSUe – 5:42 PM
Per @cleantheglass
Differential:
Embiid +11.7
Harden: +6.3
Maxey: +1.7
Giannis +7
Holiday: +11.3
Lopez: +6.8
MIL team Defense:
pts allow. /100 poss: 111.1
w/ Giannis on: 110.3
Giannis off: 112.2
PHI team def:
pts allow./ 100: 114
w/ Embiid on: 111.7
w/ Embiid off: 117.3 pic.twitter.com/NroZUDWSUe – 5:42 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
On #thisleague UNCUT with @TheSteinLine, topics are Kyrie Irving’s future, Stephen Curry picking Joel Embiid for MVP, Nick Nurse’s future, Jared Dudley’s new assignment and getting investigated in The Bubble: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 4:38 PM
On #thisleague UNCUT with @TheSteinLine, topics are Kyrie Irving’s future, Stephen Curry picking Joel Embiid for MVP, Nick Nurse’s future, Jared Dudley’s new assignment and getting investigated in The Bubble: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 4:38 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
So, if Jokić, Giannis, and Embiid all played the exact same number of minutes total, 2,000 minutes with the starters, and 500 minutes with the bench:
Jokić is at +670
Giannis is at +404
Embiid is at +456
People are creating a narrative that isn’t there and shouldn’t exist. – 3:01 PM
So, if Jokić, Giannis, and Embiid all played the exact same number of minutes total, 2,000 minutes with the starters, and 500 minutes with the bench:
Jokić is at +670
Giannis is at +404
Embiid is at +456
People are creating a narrative that isn’t there and shouldn’t exist. – 3:01 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I pulled these numbers from PBP Stats today and wanted to make a point about sample size. Here’s how the numbers between Jokić, Giannis, and Embiid are actually laid out.
Giannis plays the most minutes with the bench, but he’s the only one with a negative plus-minus there. pic.twitter.com/FjxkwDNLLc – 3:01 PM
I pulled these numbers from PBP Stats today and wanted to make a point about sample size. Here’s how the numbers between Jokić, Giannis, and Embiid are actually laid out.
Giannis plays the most minutes with the bench, but he’s the only one with a negative plus-minus there. pic.twitter.com/FjxkwDNLLc – 3:01 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokić: +7 in 265 minutes when sharing the court with 1 or 0 starters.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: -10 in 391 minutes when sharing the court with 1 or 0 starters.
Joel Embiid: +32 in 299 minutes when sharing the court with 1 or 0 starters. – 2:16 PM
Nikola Jokić: +7 in 265 minutes when sharing the court with 1 or 0 starters.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: -10 in 391 minutes when sharing the court with 1 or 0 starters.
Joel Embiid: +32 in 299 minutes when sharing the court with 1 or 0 starters. – 2:16 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Stephen Curry says he would pick Joel Embiid as MVP
nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/04/ste… – 1:45 PM
Stephen Curry says he would pick Joel Embiid as MVP
nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/04/ste… – 1:45 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The spotlight here isn’t really about Embiid’s MVP case. At this point, everyone has made their cases and it’s about closing statements now. Rather, the point was the team handled March *very* well. – 11:44 AM
The spotlight here isn’t really about Embiid’s MVP case. At this point, everyone has made their cases and it’s about closing statements now. Rather, the point was the team handled March *very* well. – 11:44 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Mikal Bridges has been a monster since arriving in Brooklyn from Phoenix.
He ranks second in total points scored since the All Star Break, trailing only Joel Embiid (one spot ahead of Devin Booker)
Over his last 21 games with the Nets, he’s slashing 50.4% / 41.4% / 91.4% – 10:54 AM
Mikal Bridges has been a monster since arriving in Brooklyn from Phoenix.
He ranks second in total points scored since the All Star Break, trailing only Joel Embiid (one spot ahead of Devin Booker)
Over his last 21 games with the Nets, he’s slashing 50.4% / 41.4% / 91.4% – 10:54 AM
More on this storyline
Embiid’s incredible, 52-point game helped the Sixers pick up a much-needed win. Had he been a fraction less effective, this one could have easily been a loss. But with the big man hitting 12-to-16-foot jumpers like clockwork and getting right to the hoop with swift moves, Philly had enough to steal a win against its rival. Doc Rivers declared the MVP race over and James Harden backed him up. “They’re probably right but we got bigger goals in mind,” Embiid said of the MVP love. “We understand we got a chance but it’s not gonna be easy.” -via Clutch Points / April 5, 2023
Basketball-Reference: Every player in NBA history to have a game with 50 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, while shooting 80% or better from the field: Joel Embiid Wilt Chamberlain #NBA | #Sixers pic.twitter.com/tpd4W4nglt -via Twitter @bball_ref / April 5, 2023
Vincent Goodwill: Upon hearing Joel Embiid put a 50 burger on the Celtics, Jimmy Butler: “Joel’s the MVP. He should’ve been MVP last year too.” -via Twitter @VinceGoodwill / April 5, 2023