PJ Tucker addresses Joel Embiid to Knicks rumors: 'Of course, he hears it'
The Knicks chatter is inescapable but, like everybody else around the NBA, Joel Embiid’s former teammate doesn’t know if the reigning MVP will end up in New York. “Of course, he hears it,” Clippers forward PJ Tucker said Monday. “But you never know with these situations and how it’s going to play out, what guys are thinking, what’s happening behind closed doors. You never know.”
Source: Stefan Bondy @ New York Post
Source: Stefan Bondy @ New York Post
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Joel Embiid drop 48 on Washington in just three quarters
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 7:06 AM
Watch Joel Embiid drop 48 on Washington in just three quarters
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 7:06 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers win fifth straight behind 48 points from Joel Embiid in 146-128 victory over Wizards inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:17 AM
Sixers win fifth straight behind 48 points from Joel Embiid in 146-128 victory over Wizards inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:17 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers-Wizards takeaways: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey pick-and-roll tough to stop; Nic Batum is a great addition inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:14 AM
Sixers-Wizards takeaways: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey pick-and-roll tough to stop; Nic Batum is a great addition inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:14 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
CELTICS vs. SIXERS
Wednesday 7pm
1-2 in the East (Both 5-1)
1-2 in the NBA in Net Rating
1-2 in the NBA in Scoring Margin
2-3 in Offense
4-5 in Defense
2-5 in Rebounding
Joel Embiid leading the NBA in scoring, Jayson Tatum 5th – 2:43 AM
CELTICS vs. SIXERS
Wednesday 7pm
1-2 in the East (Both 5-1)
1-2 in the NBA in Net Rating
1-2 in the NBA in Scoring Margin
2-3 in Offense
4-5 in Defense
2-5 in Rebounding
Joel Embiid leading the NBA in scoring, Jayson Tatum 5th – 2:43 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
I thought it would be hard to find something impressive to do against the Washington Wizards, and then Joel Embiid decided to open up a can of whoop-ass in the third quarter:
973espn.com/joel-embiid-sc… – 11:17 PM
I thought it would be hard to find something impressive to do against the Washington Wizards, and then Joel Embiid decided to open up a can of whoop-ass in the third quarter:
973espn.com/joel-embiid-sc… – 11:17 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Joel Embiid is on a mission. First game of at least 48 pts, 11 rebs, 6 asts in 30 minutes or less in NBA history. Had 29 pts in 11 minutes in the 3rd Q. – 10:22 PM
Joel Embiid is on a mission. First game of at least 48 pts, 11 rebs, 6 asts in 30 minutes or less in NBA history. Had 29 pts in 11 minutes in the 3rd Q. – 10:22 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Asked Nico Batum how spacing around a big of Joel Embiid’s caliber differs compared to spacing around star guards and wings.
It turned into a Batum monologue reflecting on how he’s happy to be on Embiid’s side.
(Words italicized to demonstrate inflection of tone) pic.twitter.com/x5zv2GKXlH – 10:21 PM
Asked Nico Batum how spacing around a big of Joel Embiid’s caliber differs compared to spacing around star guards and wings.
It turned into a Batum monologue reflecting on how he’s happy to be on Embiid’s side.
(Words italicized to demonstrate inflection of tone) pic.twitter.com/x5zv2GKXlH – 10:21 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers win fifth straight behind 48 points from Joel Embiid in 146-128 victory over Wizards inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 10:09 PM
Sixers win fifth straight behind 48 points from Joel Embiid in 146-128 victory over Wizards inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 10:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 3 or more 45-point games since January 1st:
— Embiid
— Giannis
— Lillard
— Cam Thomas pic.twitter.com/QGK4xZYdDg – 9:59 PM
Players with 3 or more 45-point games since January 1st:
— Embiid
— Giannis
— Lillard
— Cam Thomas pic.twitter.com/QGK4xZYdDg – 9:59 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nick Nurse, told that Embiid had 29 points on 10-for-10 and 9-for-9, remarks:
“That’s pretty efficient.” – 9:35 PM
Nick Nurse, told that Embiid had 29 points on 10-for-10 and 9-for-9, remarks:
“That’s pretty efficient.” – 9:35 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Initial observations here after a 48-point Joel Embiid night and the Sixers’ fifth straight win.
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:28 PM
Initial observations here after a 48-point Joel Embiid night and the Sixers’ fifth straight win.
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:28 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I’ll be going live with @TheBSLine at 9:45 to talk about Joel Embiid’s historic outing against the Wizards, break down Nic Batum’s Sixers debut, discuss how much more fun this team is under Nick Nurse, and more.
Tune in here:
youtube.com/live/J4dOLWgUz… pic.twitter.com/RNaFglhbB6 – 9:26 PM
I’ll be going live with @TheBSLine at 9:45 to talk about Joel Embiid’s historic outing against the Wizards, break down Nic Batum’s Sixers debut, discuss how much more fun this team is under Nick Nurse, and more.
Tune in here:
youtube.com/live/J4dOLWgUz… pic.twitter.com/RNaFglhbB6 – 9:26 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
48 points in three quarters for Embiid.
A+ Maxey point guard game to help him get there.
Melton bounceback!
Great Batum minutes!
Observations from another great Sixers win in South Philly for @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/joel-embiid-48… – 9:26 PM
48 points in three quarters for Embiid.
A+ Maxey point guard game to help him get there.
Melton bounceback!
Great Batum minutes!
Observations from another great Sixers win in South Philly for @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/joel-embiid-48… – 9:26 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Final: Philly 146, Wizards 128. Second time the Wiz have given up more than 140 this season.
Kuzma: 28p 6r 4a
Poole: 23p 6a
Embiid: 48p 11r
Maxey: 22p 11a – 9:25 PM
Final: Philly 146, Wizards 128. Second time the Wiz have given up more than 140 this season.
Kuzma: 28p 6r 4a
Poole: 23p 6a
Embiid: 48p 11r
Maxey: 22p 11a – 9:25 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Sixers 146, Wizards 128
Kuzma: 28 pts., 6 rebs., 4 assts.
Poole: 23 pts., 1 reb., 6 assts.
Embiid: 48 pts., 11 rebs., 6 assts.
Maxey: 22 pts., 11 assts.
Biggest Lead: Sixers 27, Wizards 7 – 9:24 PM
Final: Sixers 146, Wizards 128
Kuzma: 28 pts., 6 rebs., 4 assts.
Poole: 23 pts., 1 reb., 6 assts.
Embiid: 48 pts., 11 rebs., 6 assts.
Maxey: 22 pts., 11 assts.
Biggest Lead: Sixers 27, Wizards 7 – 9:24 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Seems like Embiid and the 76ers are just fine without Harden! Joel with a casual 48 piece wing dinner “fried hard” tonight with the W! Btw Maxey looking damn good at that PG position. Carry on tho… – 9:18 PM
Seems like Embiid and the 76ers are just fine without Harden! Joel with a casual 48 piece wing dinner “fried hard” tonight with the W! Btw Maxey looking damn good at that PG position. Carry on tho… – 9:18 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The most points the Wizards franchise has ever allowed in a game is 159. The Houston Rockets did that on Oct. 30, 2019. Right now, the Sixers are at 141 points with 4:49 remaining and Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey likely to sit the rest of the night. – 9:12 PM
The most points the Wizards franchise has ever allowed in a game is 159. The Houston Rockets did that on Oct. 30, 2019. Right now, the Sixers are at 141 points with 4:49 remaining and Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey likely to sit the rest of the night. – 9:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The reigning MVP tonight:
48 PTS (29-point 3Q)
11 REB
6 AST
Embiid only played 3 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:08 PM
The reigning MVP tonight:
48 PTS (29-point 3Q)
11 REB
6 AST
Embiid only played 3 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:08 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
The Clippers were already small inside against bigger teams. With Plumlee being checked out and needing to be carried off the floor, the Clippers will have to turn to PJ Tucker even more after Ivica Zubac when Ty Lue doesn’t go small. – 9:07 PM
The Clippers were already small inside against bigger teams. With Plumlee being checked out and needing to be carried off the floor, the Clippers will have to turn to PJ Tucker even more after Ivica Zubac when Ty Lue doesn’t go small. – 9:07 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Embiid was 10-10 from the field and 9-9 from the line in the 3rd. He’s the first player since at least 96-97 to make at least 10 FG and 9 FT in a quarter, to say nothing of doing so without a miss! – 9:00 PM
Embiid was 10-10 from the field and 9-9 from the line in the 3rd. He’s the first player since at least 96-97 to make at least 10 FG and 9 FT in a quarter, to say nothing of doing so without a miss! – 9:00 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid scored 29 of the Sixers’ 40 points in that third quarter. He’s up to 48 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists as the Sixers hold a 120-98 lead heading into the 4th. – 8:57 PM
Joel Embiid scored 29 of the Sixers’ 40 points in that third quarter. He’s up to 48 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists as the Sixers hold a 120-98 lead heading into the 4th. – 8:57 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Joel Embiid is now at 48 points, 11 rebounds and six assists at the end of the third quarter. Philly leads Washington 120-98. Embiid’s already at 31 minutes. Will Nick Nurse play Embiid at all in the fourth? – 8:56 PM
Joel Embiid is now at 48 points, 11 rebounds and six assists at the end of the third quarter. Philly leads Washington 120-98. Embiid’s already at 31 minutes. Will Nick Nurse play Embiid at all in the fourth? – 8:56 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid had a chance at 50 through 3 quarters.
Gave the ball to PatBev, who got the and1.
Embiid balled up his fists in celebration as if PatBev got the bucket to give the Sixers a 2-point lead with 4 seconds left in the game. – 8:56 PM
Embiid had a chance at 50 through 3 quarters.
Gave the ball to PatBev, who got the and1.
Embiid balled up his fists in celebration as if PatBev got the bucket to give the Sixers a 2-point lead with 4 seconds left in the game. – 8:56 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid after three quarters:
48 points
11 rebounds
6 assists
17/25 from the field
and just 1 turnover
Sixers up 22. Would not be surprised if his night is done. – 8:55 PM
Embiid after three quarters:
48 points
11 rebounds
6 assists
17/25 from the field
and just 1 turnover
Sixers up 22. Would not be surprised if his night is done. – 8:55 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid fell out of bounds. Wells Fargo Center crowd after he got up. pic.twitter.com/apGOsQcBzQ – 8:54 PM
Embiid fell out of bounds. Wells Fargo Center crowd after he got up. pic.twitter.com/apGOsQcBzQ – 8:54 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Embiid is trying to find just the exact amount of chop he can get away with before being fined. – 8:52 PM
Embiid is trying to find just the exact amount of chop he can get away with before being fined. – 8:52 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Joel Embiid has 41 points, with 3:24 remaining in the third quarter. His career-high total: 59, set on Nov. 13, 2022. – 8:48 PM
Joel Embiid has 41 points, with 3:24 remaining in the third quarter. His career-high total: 59, set on Nov. 13, 2022. – 8:48 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid has 41-11-5 on 14/22 from the field with 3:24 left in the third. On an absolute rampage with Maxey in the middle of the floor – 8:48 PM
Joel Embiid has 41-11-5 on 14/22 from the field with 3:24 left in the third. On an absolute rampage with Maxey in the middle of the floor – 8:48 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid up to a season-high 41 points. He has 22 points in the third quarter. – 8:48 PM
Embiid up to a season-high 41 points. He has 22 points in the third quarter. – 8:48 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers have gone to the empty corner Embiid/Maxey pick-and-roll on the left side something like 4 possessions in a row and Gafford has zero chance of stopping it. Automatic bucket right now. – 8:33 PM
The Sixers have gone to the empty corner Embiid/Maxey pick-and-roll on the left side something like 4 possessions in a row and Gafford has zero chance of stopping it. Automatic bucket right now. – 8:33 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Maxey just cleaning the Wizards up with these pocket passes to Embiid, automatic all night – 8:32 PM
Maxey just cleaning the Wizards up with these pocket passes to Embiid, automatic all night – 8:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid at half:
23 PTS
9 REB
5 AST
The first player to reach those numbers or better in a half this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 8:31 PM
Embiid at half:
23 PTS
9 REB
5 AST
The first player to reach those numbers or better in a half this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 8:31 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Embiid is the first Sixer with at least 19-9-5 in a first half since Allen Iverson on April 8, 1998 which was long enough ago that Dell Curry played for the Hornets – 8:16 PM
Embiid is the first Sixer with at least 19-9-5 in a first half since Allen Iverson on April 8, 1998 which was long enough ago that Dell Curry played for the Hornets – 8:16 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue said he scripted “a thousand” different rotations and possibilities of staggering his stars out. Right now he has an interesting lineup of Kawhi, PG, Norm Powell, PJ Tucker and Ivica Zubac on the floor. – 8:14 PM
Ty Lue said he scripted “a thousand” different rotations and possibilities of staggering his stars out. Right now he has an interesting lineup of Kawhi, PG, Norm Powell, PJ Tucker and Ivica Zubac on the floor. – 8:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I don’t know when the last time PJ Tucker got a behind the back bounce pass on the fast break I was wondering what was going to happen there 😅 – 8:14 PM
I don’t know when the last time PJ Tucker got a behind the back bounce pass on the fast break I was wondering what was going to happen there 😅 – 8:14 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers up 17 at halftime. 19 3pa, 4 turnovers, 13 FTA.
Embiid tracking a triple-double.
Harris with 16.
Maxey 6 points, 7 assists.
Batum 11 points on 5 shots in 8 minutes off bench. – 8:14 PM
Sixers up 17 at halftime. 19 3pa, 4 turnovers, 13 FTA.
Embiid tracking a triple-double.
Harris with 16.
Maxey 6 points, 7 assists.
Batum 11 points on 5 shots in 8 minutes off bench. – 8:14 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
That was a 75-point first half by the Philadelphia 76ers against the Washington Wizards. Joel Embiid has 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists. The Sixers lead 75-58, despite 19 points, five rebounds and two assists from Kyle Kuzma. – 8:12 PM
That was a 75-point first half by the Philadelphia 76ers against the Washington Wizards. Joel Embiid has 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists. The Sixers lead 75-58, despite 19 points, five rebounds and two assists from Kyle Kuzma. – 8:12 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid was getting ready to do the chop after an and1 and then shook his head and kept it moving, sans celebration. That fine hurt a bit. – 8:09 PM
Joel Embiid was getting ready to do the chop after an and1 and then shook his head and kept it moving, sans celebration. That fine hurt a bit. – 8:09 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden is now in and running the second unit alongside Bones Hyland, Norm Powell, PJ Tucker and Mason Plumlee. – 8:02 PM
James Harden is now in and running the second unit alongside Bones Hyland, Norm Powell, PJ Tucker and Mason Plumlee. – 8:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers lead 33-24 after one quarter. They ended the quarter ended the final 6:02 of the quarter with a 22-6 run. Embiid has 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. – 7:43 PM
Sixers lead 33-24 after one quarter. They ended the quarter ended the final 6:02 of the quarter with a 22-6 run. Embiid has 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. – 7:43 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Eugene Omoruyi is evidently being rewarded for his frequent late-game production with some rotation minutes opposite reigning MVP Joel Embiid. – 7:37 PM
Eugene Omoruyi is evidently being rewarded for his frequent late-game production with some rotation minutes opposite reigning MVP Joel Embiid. – 7:37 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Wizards’ Daniel Gafford last month:
“I don’t really know why, but I hate playing against Joel [Embiid]. Bro, honestly, I can’t stand it.”
He’s definitely playing like somebody who came into this game with a chip on his shoulder. – 7:36 PM
Wizards’ Daniel Gafford last month:
“I don’t really know why, but I hate playing against Joel [Embiid]. Bro, honestly, I can’t stand it.”
He’s definitely playing like somebody who came into this game with a chip on his shoulder. – 7:36 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
A very strange ruling after that long review. Gafford will be called for the defensive foul on the Joel Embiid drive, but Embiid was called for an unsportsmanlike technical foul and the basket won’t count. Wizards get a free throw on the tech while Embiid gets 2 FTs. #Sixers – 7:35 PM
A very strange ruling after that long review. Gafford will be called for the defensive foul on the Joel Embiid drive, but Embiid was called for an unsportsmanlike technical foul and the basket won’t count. Wizards get a free throw on the tech while Embiid gets 2 FTs. #Sixers – 7:35 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
PJ Tucker said he spoke to Joel Embiid after the trade with James Harden. “I wasn’t expecting to get traded, so I didn’t know. That kind of came out of nowhere. From what I know, he (Embiid) didn’t know either. But you never know with this stuff. It’s the NBA. You never know.” – 7:33 PM
PJ Tucker said he spoke to Joel Embiid after the trade with James Harden. “I wasn’t expecting to get traded, so I didn’t know. That kind of came out of nowhere. From what I know, he (Embiid) didn’t know either. But you never know with this stuff. It’s the NBA. You never know.” – 7:33 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid’s basket does not count because the officiating crew asserts that he committed an illegal act to score the basket.
But, he will go to the line for 2 FT. So, challenge unsuccessful. – 7:33 PM
Embiid’s basket does not count because the officiating crew asserts that he committed an illegal act to score the basket.
But, he will go to the line for 2 FT. So, challenge unsuccessful. – 7:33 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Unsuccessful challenge for the Wizards, but Embiid picked up a technical in the review process for the elbow – 7:33 PM
Unsuccessful challenge for the Wizards, but Embiid picked up a technical in the review process for the elbow – 7:33 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
PJ Tucker on Clippers: “I don’t want to play if I’m not playing for a team that has a chance to win it. 18 years. If I’m not chasing that, then I can’t play. This team certainly has a chance if you look at our personnel. I don’t know many teams that have it on paper like we do.” – 7:27 PM
PJ Tucker on Clippers: “I don’t want to play if I’m not playing for a team that has a chance to win it. 18 years. If I’m not chasing that, then I can’t play. This team certainly has a chance if you look at our personnel. I don’t know many teams that have it on paper like we do.” – 7:27 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Referee 45 (Brian Forte) is going to let the Wizards do whatever they want to Joel Embiid at this rate. Swallowing the whistle on some very obvious fouls. – 7:18 PM
Referee 45 (Brian Forte) is going to let the Wizards do whatever they want to Joel Embiid at this rate. Swallowing the whistle on some very obvious fouls. – 7:18 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Daniel Gafford fouled Joel Embiid 3 times in one possession and none of them were called lol – 7:17 PM
Daniel Gafford fouled Joel Embiid 3 times in one possession and none of them were called lol – 7:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are about to tip off against the Sixers on @MonSportsNet. It will be interesting to see how they deploy their center rotation against reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Poole vs. Maxey could be fun to watch. – 7:00 PM
The Wizards are about to tip off against the Sixers on @MonSportsNet. It will be interesting to see how they deploy their center rotation against reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Poole vs. Maxey could be fun to watch. – 7:00 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are about to tip off against the Sixers on @MonSportsNet. It will be interesting to see how they deploy their center rotation against reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Poole vs. Maxey could be fun to watch. – 7:00 PM
The Wizards are about to tip off against the Sixers on @MonSportsNet. It will be interesting to see how they deploy their center rotation against reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Poole vs. Maxey could be fun to watch. – 7:00 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Looks like Joel Embiid added a new layer to his warmup this season.
When he goes 1v1 against assistant coach Jason Love in the short corner, assistant coach TJ DiLeo shades at the strong-side elbow to simulate the threat of a double-team lurking. pic.twitter.com/BWzBf5XB6C – 6:36 PM
Looks like Joel Embiid added a new layer to his warmup this season.
When he goes 1v1 against assistant coach Jason Love in the short corner, assistant coach TJ DiLeo shades at the strong-side elbow to simulate the threat of a double-team lurking. pic.twitter.com/BWzBf5XB6C – 6:36 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers will go with the same starting lineup of Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr., Joel Embiid, De’ Anthony Melton and Tyrese Maxey. Of the new guys, Robert Covington and Nic Batum are both slated to play. Marcus Morris could see some action tonight. #BrotherlyLove #DCAboveAll – 5:24 PM
#Sixers will go with the same starting lineup of Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr., Joel Embiid, De’ Anthony Melton and Tyrese Maxey. Of the new guys, Robert Covington and Nic Batum are both slated to play. Marcus Morris could see some action tonight. #BrotherlyLove #DCAboveAll – 5:24 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers will go with the same starting lineup of Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr., Joel Embiid, De’ Anthony Melton and Tyrese Maxey. Of the new guys, Robert Covington and Nic Batum are both slated to play. Marcus Morris could see some action tonight. – 5:23 PM
#Sixers will go with the same starting lineup of Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr., Joel Embiid, De’ Anthony Melton and Tyrese Maxey. Of the new guys, Robert Covington and Nic Batum are both slated to play. Marcus Morris could see some action tonight. – 5:23 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
“He’s too good to have a quiet first half.”
Nick Nurse and Joel Embiid are pushing Tyrese Maxey to stay as aggressive as possible with his scoring. Maxey recently opened up on finding that balance.
STORY: si.com/nba/76ers/news… pic.twitter.com/KgL1hrsHpa – 2:30 PM
“He’s too good to have a quiet first half.”
Nick Nurse and Joel Embiid are pushing Tyrese Maxey to stay as aggressive as possible with his scoring. Maxey recently opened up on finding that balance.
STORY: si.com/nba/76ers/news… pic.twitter.com/KgL1hrsHpa – 2:30 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers finally holding — and extending — leads without Joel Embiid on the floor inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:25 PM
Sixers finally holding — and extending — leads without Joel Embiid on the floor inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:25 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Here’s my @PrizePicks entry for tonight.
The Wizards rank 30th in rebounds per game, so I like Joel Embiid tonight. Austin Ekeler and Breece Hall’s receiving projections feel low.
If you want to try PrizePicks, use the code RUNNING and they’ll match your deposit up to $100! pic.twitter.com/1SOMhSQG87 – 11:15 AM
Here’s my @PrizePicks entry for tonight.
The Wizards rank 30th in rebounds per game, so I like Joel Embiid tonight. Austin Ekeler and Breece Hall’s receiving projections feel low.
If you want to try PrizePicks, use the code RUNNING and they’ll match your deposit up to $100! pic.twitter.com/1SOMhSQG87 – 11:15 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
“I think really the last three games that I played,” Joel Embiid said of his teammates closing out games, “even the last game I played, the game was kind of out of reach by the time [he came back in]. So it’s great.
“It’s great for us. Guys are doing great. Guys are finding the… – 9:28 AM
“I think really the last three games that I played,” Joel Embiid said of his teammates closing out games, “even the last game I played, the game was kind of out of reach by the time [he came back in]. So it’s great.
“It’s great for us. Guys are doing great. Guys are finding the… – 9:28 AM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
For now, Joel Embiid believes Philadelphia can be a championship team, mainly because he’s still in that No. 21 uniform. “I’m always going to believe in myself. From my rookie year to now, every single year, I believe that we have an opportunity to win.”
wapo.st/3FMMA4Y – 9:00 AM
For now, Joel Embiid believes Philadelphia can be a championship team, mainly because he’s still in that No. 21 uniform. “I’m always going to believe in myself. From my rookie year to now, every single year, I believe that we have an opportunity to win.”
wapo.st/3FMMA4Y – 9:00 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
PJ Tucker thoughts from today
T Lue: “A guy who doesn’t need the ball, he doesn’t need shots and just continues to play the game the right way.”
Harden: “He’s just that great glue guy that you need.” pic.twitter.com/dimYnPNXnp – 3:33 PM
PJ Tucker thoughts from today
T Lue: “A guy who doesn’t need the ball, he doesn’t need shots and just continues to play the game the right way.”
Harden: “He’s just that great glue guy that you need.” pic.twitter.com/dimYnPNXnp – 3:33 PM
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Tucker said he texted Embiid after the deal and believes — though can’t say for certain — that the franchise star was also blindsided. “I wasn’t expecting to get traded, so I didn’t know. It kind of came out of nowhere,” Tucker said. “And from what I know, he didn’t know either. But you never know with this stuff, man. It’s the NBA. You never know.” -via New York Post / November 7, 2023
Unlike Harden, however, Tucker didn’t want to leave Philadelphia. “James’ situation had nothing to do with me,” Tucker said. “As much as I get thrown in it, I’m kind of a casualty in that sense.” -via New York Post / November 7, 2023
And though the situation in Philly is potentially combustible after Harden’s forced trade, the Sixers have played well with four wins in their opening five games. “Knowing [Embiid], being around him, he’s just pushing those guys to try to make them better,” Tucker said. “Work together and be around each other. They’ve got a new coach [Nick Nurse]. But he’s been around those guys, so they’re going to be a good team.” -via New York Post / November 7, 2023
ESPN Stats & Info: Joel Embiid finished the 3rd quarter vs the Wizards with 29 points on 10-10 shooting. That is the most points in a quarter in 76ers history. -via Twitter / November 6, 2023
Mike Lynch: Joel Embiid just scored 29 in the 3rd w/o missing a FG or FT. Only quarters since 96-97 with more points without a miss are 37 by Klay Thompson and 30 by Kobe Bryant -via Twitter @SportInfo247 / November 6, 2023