Joel Embiid on Nikola Jokic: 'The best in the league'
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid gave his thoughts on Nikola Jokic and the social media war between fans after a win over the Nuggets #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/16/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:57 PM
Joel Embiid gave his thoughts on Nikola Jokic and the social media war between fans after a win over the Nuggets #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/16/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:57 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Joel Embiid’s credit to Nikola Jokic himself:
‘He’s the best player in the league’ 🗣👏
pic.twitter.com/0D1qSTb7He – 11:53 PM
Joel Embiid’s credit to Nikola Jokic himself:
‘He’s the best player in the league’ 🗣👏
pic.twitter.com/0D1qSTb7He – 11:53 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid told Nikola Jokic he’s the best player in the NBA after the game.
Embiid: “It’s funny because Twitter have a war going on between Philly fans & Denver fans and it’s funny because both of us are just like who cares, we just want to play basketball and win some games” – 11:45 PM
Joel Embiid told Nikola Jokic he’s the best player in the NBA after the game.
Embiid: “It’s funny because Twitter have a war going on between Philly fans & Denver fans and it’s funny because both of us are just like who cares, we just want to play basketball and win some games” – 11:45 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Nikola Jokić on going up against Joel Embiid: “I’m not playing against him I’m playing against Philadelphia…it was a good matchup, probably.” pic.twitter.com/lAflcYhE2G – 11:10 PM
Nikola Jokić on going up against Joel Embiid: “I’m not playing against him I’m playing against Philadelphia…it was a good matchup, probably.” pic.twitter.com/lAflcYhE2G – 11:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW for @MileHighSports
Well, that one was an entertaining game that didn’t go Denver’s way. Embiid was fantastic, and the Nuggets fell apart in the 4th.
Let’s see what happens in Denver 11 days from now.
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 11:05 PM
NEW for @MileHighSports
Well, that one was an entertaining game that didn’t go Denver’s way. Embiid was fantastic, and the Nuggets fell apart in the 4th.
Let’s see what happens in Denver 11 days from now.
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 11:05 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
As Philadelphia licked its wounds from Monday night, Joel Embiid beat Nikola Jokic at his own game, leading the Sixers to a statement win against the defending champs:
973espn.com/embiid-goes-fo… – 11:05 PM
As Philadelphia licked its wounds from Monday night, Joel Embiid beat Nikola Jokic at his own game, leading the Sixers to a statement win against the defending champs:
973espn.com/embiid-goes-fo… – 11:05 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
41/7/10 from Joel Embiid, an electric shooting display from Tyrese Maxey, a crucial stretch from Tobias Harris and a big, big, big Sixers win.
I’ll be in the studio with @_devongivens in a few to break this one down. Come join us.
youtube.com/live/IbPyli-ul… pic.twitter.com/Y6Ik2IKCfZ – 10:15 PM
41/7/10 from Joel Embiid, an electric shooting display from Tyrese Maxey, a crucial stretch from Tobias Harris and a big, big, big Sixers win.
I’ll be in the studio with @_devongivens in a few to break this one down. Come join us.
youtube.com/live/IbPyli-ul… pic.twitter.com/Y6Ik2IKCfZ – 10:15 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I just told him, he’s the best player in the league.”
Joel Embiid after dropping 41 points in the win vs. Jokic and the Nuggets 🤝 pic.twitter.com/cmUylB7Po1 – 10:14 PM
“I just told him, he’s the best player in the league.”
Joel Embiid after dropping 41 points in the win vs. Jokic and the Nuggets 🤝 pic.twitter.com/cmUylB7Po1 – 10:14 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
FWIW, Joel Embiid has clearly outplayed Nikola Jokic in their last two meetings, including tonight’s 41-point effort.
It takes nothing away from Jokic’s 2023 title run to say that Embiid — the reigning league MVP and scoring champ — is actually the best player in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/peux8lYkx0 – 10:13 PM
FWIW, Joel Embiid has clearly outplayed Nikola Jokic in their last two meetings, including tonight’s 41-point effort.
It takes nothing away from Jokic’s 2023 title run to say that Embiid — the reigning league MVP and scoring champ — is actually the best player in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/peux8lYkx0 – 10:13 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Love that answer from Joel about Jokic, giving him props. And what else can you say about him, just an incredible player at the peak of his powers.
That was a great regular-season game. Let’s hope everyone is healthy in two weeks and they can do it again. – 10:11 PM
Love that answer from Joel about Jokic, giving him props. And what else can you say about him, just an incredible player at the peak of his powers.
That was a great regular-season game. Let’s hope everyone is healthy in two weeks and they can do it again. – 10:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 126-121 to the Sixers.
Nuggets shot 12/29 from 3, but slowed down tremendously in the 2nd half.
Jokic: 25-19-3 on 11/20
Murray: 17-3-10 on 7/16
Embiid: 41-7-10 pic.twitter.com/BBRSvnsMKa – 10:08 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 126-121 to the Sixers.
Nuggets shot 12/29 from 3, but slowed down tremendously in the 2nd half.
Jokic: 25-19-3 on 11/20
Murray: 17-3-10 on 7/16
Embiid: 41-7-10 pic.twitter.com/BBRSvnsMKa – 10:08 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Joel Embiid last 4 matchups vs. Jokic
tonight 41 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST, 1BLK
3/27/23 DNP
1/28/23 47 PTS, 18 REB, 5 AST, 2BLK
3/14/22 34 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 2BLK – 10:08 PM
Joel Embiid last 4 matchups vs. Jokic
tonight 41 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST, 1BLK
3/27/23 DNP
1/28/23 47 PTS, 18 REB, 5 AST, 2BLK
3/14/22 34 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 2BLK – 10:08 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Game lived up the the hype and that was a good one. If we got that matchup for a NBA Finals; goodness
Embiid played a helluva game as he had 41 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds
Jokic had 25 points & 19 rebounds.
Denver ran out of gas late.
They matchup again in 11 days. – 10:07 PM
Game lived up the the hype and that was a good one. If we got that matchup for a NBA Finals; goodness
Embiid played a helluva game as he had 41 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds
Jokic had 25 points & 19 rebounds.
Denver ran out of gas late.
They matchup again in 11 days. – 10:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid in his last 13 games:
38.8 PPG
11.9 RPG
5.4 APG
2.0 BPG
58/42/89%
Back-to-back? statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 10:07 PM
Embiid in his last 13 games:
38.8 PPG
11.9 RPG
5.4 APG
2.0 BPG
58/42/89%
Back-to-back? statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 10:07 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Joel Embiid says he told Nikola Jokic postgame that he’s “the best in the league.” – 10:07 PM
Joel Embiid says he told Nikola Jokic postgame that he’s “the best in the league.” – 10:07 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
41-7-10 for Embiid against Denver on a back-to-back. Tough night for stupid people with disingenuous agendas!
Recap @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/joel-embiid-de… – 10:07 PM
41-7-10 for Embiid against Denver on a back-to-back. Tough night for stupid people with disingenuous agendas!
Recap @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/joel-embiid-de… – 10:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Embiid closed amazingly and Denver forgot how to basketball for half a quarter for some reason. It happens. Happened last year in Philly honestly. Hoping for a good rematch in Denver next week – it’s a fun matchup. Jokic and Embiid have a lot of respect and love for one another. – 10:06 PM
Embiid closed amazingly and Denver forgot how to basketball for half a quarter for some reason. It happens. Happened last year in Philly honestly. Hoping for a good rematch in Denver next week – it’s a fun matchup. Jokic and Embiid have a lot of respect and love for one another. – 10:06 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Good game. Lots of interesting choices and storylines. Tip your hat to Embiid and the Sixers. – 10:05 PM
Good game. Lots of interesting choices and storylines. Tip your hat to Embiid and the Sixers. – 10:05 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: 76ers 126, Nuggets 121
Joel Embiid finishes with 41 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, scoring 11 points in the 4th quarter to lead Philadelphia past Denver in what was one of the most fun games of the season.
Nikola Jokic had 25-19-3 for Denver, who plays Boston Friday. – 10:05 PM
Final: 76ers 126, Nuggets 121
Joel Embiid finishes with 41 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, scoring 11 points in the 4th quarter to lead Philadelphia past Denver in what was one of the most fun games of the season.
Nikola Jokic had 25-19-3 for Denver, who plays Boston Friday. – 10:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid last two games against Jokic:
47 PTS | 18 REB | 5 AST
41 PTS | 7 REB | 10 AST
2-0. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 10:04 PM
Embiid last two games against Jokic:
47 PTS | 18 REB | 5 AST
41 PTS | 7 REB | 10 AST
2-0. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 10:04 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nuggets (esp. Jokic) melted down the stretch, mostly because Embiid lit ’em all on fire.
Embiid’s 30p-10r streak comes to an end, but he’ll trade it for a 41-10a-7r night in a top-of-resume win over Denver.
So much for ducking the best teams. – 10:04 PM
Nuggets (esp. Jokic) melted down the stretch, mostly because Embiid lit ’em all on fire.
Embiid’s 30p-10r streak comes to an end, but he’ll trade it for a 41-10a-7r night in a top-of-resume win over Denver.
So much for ducking the best teams. – 10:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
MVP battle tonight:
Embiid — Jokic —
41 PTS 25 PTS
7 REB 20 REB
10 AST 3 AST
76ers win. pic.twitter.com/hQGAXRiqoE – 10:04 PM
MVP battle tonight:
Embiid — Jokic —
41 PTS 25 PTS
7 REB 20 REB
10 AST 3 AST
76ers win. pic.twitter.com/hQGAXRiqoE – 10:04 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That’s a good call. Embiid didn’t get MPJ up top but he came down in his landing space. that’s a foul – 9:59 PM
That’s a good call. Embiid didn’t get MPJ up top but he came down in his landing space. that’s a foul – 9:59 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
In the end:
Embiid outplayed Jokic
Maxey outplayed Murray
Harris outplayed Porter
A clean sweep. The Nuggets have to get Murray more help in these bench lineups. – 9:56 PM
In the end:
Embiid outplayed Jokic
Maxey outplayed Murray
Harris outplayed Porter
A clean sweep. The Nuggets have to get Murray more help in these bench lineups. – 9:56 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
not that impressed with this Embiid game, he should do it against a better team – 9:54 PM
not that impressed with this Embiid game, he should do it against a better team – 9:54 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I think Jokic has been too deferential on a night that clearly called for him to be more aggressive…. – 9:51 PM
I think Jokic has been too deferential on a night that clearly called for him to be more aggressive…. – 9:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 40-point games by an active center:
47 — Embiid
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17 — Jokic statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:49 PM
Most 40-point games by an active center:
47 — Embiid
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17 — Jokic statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:49 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Embiid with the three over Jokic to extend the Sixers lead
Sixers are on a 16-2 run.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/VhiHTFiAde – 9:49 PM
Embiid with the three over Jokic to extend the Sixers lead
Sixers are on a 16-2 run.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/VhiHTFiAde – 9:49 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jokic has to take this matchup, too. Can’t have Gordon eating the 40 – 9:49 PM
Jokic has to take this matchup, too. Can’t have Gordon eating the 40 – 9:49 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Aaron Gordon did a tremendous job on Embiid in the first half, but Embiid figured it out.
Jab step. Shoot over the chair. rinse and repeat – 9:47 PM
Aaron Gordon did a tremendous job on Embiid in the first half, but Embiid figured it out.
Jab step. Shoot over the chair. rinse and repeat – 9:47 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid has 40. And the Sixers have a 10-point lead with four minutes to play. – 9:47 PM
Embiid has 40. And the Sixers have a 10-point lead with four minutes to play. – 9:47 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Embiid doing his version of Dame Time is pretty impressive, I’m not gonna lie. Real MVP flex the last couple minutes. – 9:45 PM
Embiid doing his version of Dame Time is pretty impressive, I’m not gonna lie. Real MVP flex the last couple minutes. – 9:45 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid since checking back in:
3-for-3 from the field. 8 points overall. And Philly has outscored Denver 10-2.
Sixers lead 121-113 with 4:53 to go. It’s now a 16-2 run for Philly to answer the 15-2 run for Denver to end the third quarter. – 9:44 PM
Joel Embiid since checking back in:
3-for-3 from the field. 8 points overall. And Philly has outscored Denver 10-2.
Sixers lead 121-113 with 4:53 to go. It’s now a 16-2 run for Philly to answer the 15-2 run for Denver to end the third quarter. – 9:44 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Joel Embiid is such a showman and I love it pic.twitter.com/6rnuCsv7dI – 9:44 PM
Joel Embiid is such a showman and I love it pic.twitter.com/6rnuCsv7dI – 9:44 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Eerily similar to last season’s game in Philly, Embiid jab-steps Jokic and laces a 3 in his face. Sixers up 8, less than 5 to go. He’s got 38. – 9:44 PM
Eerily similar to last season’s game in Philly, Embiid jab-steps Jokic and laces a 3 in his face. Sixers up 8, less than 5 to go. He’s got 38. – 9:44 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
LOL, Jokic jumped at Embiid romping down the floor, and Embiid went right by him for a layup to give the Sixers the lead. – 9:36 PM
LOL, Jokic jumped at Embiid romping down the floor, and Embiid went right by him for a layup to give the Sixers the lead. – 9:36 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid subbing back in a bit early to match Jokic minutes. Morris completes the four-point play.
Tied at 111 with 7:28 to play. Let’s go. – 9:34 PM
Embiid subbing back in a bit early to match Jokic minutes. Morris completes the four-point play.
Tied at 111 with 7:28 to play. Let’s go. – 9:34 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
As Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid check back in with 7:28 to go, the game is tied at 111.
This is exactly what everyone was hoping for. Should be a terrific finish. – 9:34 PM
As Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid check back in with 7:28 to go, the game is tied at 111.
This is exactly what everyone was hoping for. Should be a terrific finish. – 9:34 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Harris’ shotmaking an absolute lifeline for these guys to open the fourth. Chance to be tied after the FT with Embiid and Jokic coming back in. Huge stretch – 9:34 PM
Harris’ shotmaking an absolute lifeline for these guys to open the fourth. Chance to be tied after the FT with Embiid and Jokic coming back in. Huge stretch – 9:34 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
A four-point play for Morris will give the Sixers a chance to tie the game with 7:28 to play.
Both Jokic and Embiid coming back. Game on. – 9:34 PM
A four-point play for Morris will give the Sixers a chance to tie the game with 7:28 to play.
Both Jokic and Embiid coming back. Game on. – 9:34 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Man when the Nuggets go on a run it’s just basketball poetry. Hopefully the bench can give em a couple good stanzas while Jokic sits. – 9:27 PM
Man when the Nuggets go on a run it’s just basketball poetry. Hopefully the bench can give em a couple good stanzas while Jokic sits. – 9:27 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Huge 3rd quarter for Denver as they take a 104-99 lead heading into the 4th quarter.
Sixers opened it up early but the Nuggets closed the frame on a run.
Nikola Jokic was a force on the offensive boards (career-high of 11) and was aggressive with a few turn arounds. – 9:26 PM
Huge 3rd quarter for Denver as they take a 104-99 lead heading into the 4th quarter.
Sixers opened it up early but the Nuggets closed the frame on a run.
Nikola Jokic was a force on the offensive boards (career-high of 11) and was aggressive with a few turn arounds. – 9:26 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Both teams running gimmick defenses through 3Qs & there are ridiculous stat lines for both stars. Jokic career-high 11 offensive rebounds. Embiid with 10 assists already.
I expect the Nuggets will have Jokic guard Embiid in the 4th and Denver’s defense will be a bit more… – 9:25 PM
Both teams running gimmick defenses through 3Qs & there are ridiculous stat lines for both stars. Jokic career-high 11 offensive rebounds. Embiid with 10 assists already.
I expect the Nuggets will have Jokic guard Embiid in the 4th and Denver’s defense will be a bit more… – 9:25 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Disastrous end to the third quarter. Some really bad decisions from Oubre, a Korkmaz/Morris/PatBev/Maxey lineup, and the Sixers are down 5 with some minutes sans Embiid coming. Danger zone for Philly. – 9:25 PM
Disastrous end to the third quarter. Some really bad decisions from Oubre, a Korkmaz/Morris/PatBev/Maxey lineup, and the Sixers are down 5 with some minutes sans Embiid coming. Danger zone for Philly. – 9:25 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Nuggets 104, Sixers 99 at the end of the third. Sixers are still shooting a blistering 58.6 percent from the floor, but Nuggets’ 35-20 rebounding advantage is a problem. An o-board by Jokic, which led to a Jackson three ignited their run to take the lead late in the quarter. – 9:24 PM
Nuggets 104, Sixers 99 at the end of the third. Sixers are still shooting a blistering 58.6 percent from the floor, but Nuggets’ 35-20 rebounding advantage is a problem. An o-board by Jokic, which led to a Jackson three ignited their run to take the lead late in the quarter. – 9:24 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Nuggets 104, Sixers 99
Denver goes on a 15-2 over the final 5:44 of the third to go back in front. Huge factor? Denver having 13 more shots, in part because of 11 Nikola Jokic offensive rebounds.
Jokic (21-14-3) has had the better of Joel Embiid (30-6-10) on the glass – 9:24 PM
After 3: Nuggets 104, Sixers 99
Denver goes on a 15-2 over the final 5:44 of the third to go back in front. Huge factor? Denver having 13 more shots, in part because of 11 Nikola Jokic offensive rebounds.
Jokic (21-14-3) has had the better of Joel Embiid (30-6-10) on the glass – 9:24 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic was great in the last three minutes of the third quarter….Denver on a 12-0 run and leading 104-99 – 9:23 PM
Jokic was great in the last three minutes of the third quarter….Denver on a 12-0 run and leading 104-99 – 9:23 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Amazing that a broadcast could have such an extended conversation about Embiid struggles in the playoffs and not even one time mention injuries – 9:21 PM
Amazing that a broadcast could have such an extended conversation about Embiid struggles in the playoffs and not even one time mention injuries – 9:21 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Denver’s doubles are much better and more aggressive now. And they are doubling after Embiid puts the ball on the floor, not simply after the catch. Makes it harder for Embiid to make the right reads – 9:20 PM
Denver’s doubles are much better and more aggressive now. And they are doubling after Embiid puts the ball on the floor, not simply after the catch. Makes it harder for Embiid to make the right reads – 9:20 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Jokic has 10 offensive rebounds in a game with only four missed shots. – 9:10 PM
Jokic has 10 offensive rebounds in a game with only four missed shots. – 9:10 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid stepping to the line for another 30 and 10 game – that is, 30 points and 10 assists. Just like you expected. – 9:08 PM
Embiid stepping to the line for another 30 and 10 game – that is, 30 points and 10 assists. Just like you expected. – 9:08 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic just beat Embiid to another 50-50 rebound and scored. that’s the one place tonight where he’s clearly had the upper hand – 9:06 PM
Jokic just beat Embiid to another 50-50 rebound and scored. that’s the one place tonight where he’s clearly had the upper hand – 9:06 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers went with the smaller defender and Joel as a rover. Jokic has killed them on the offensive glass.
Denver is sending a ton of defenders and doubles at Joel. He is picking them apart with his passing.
High-level offensive hoops. – 9:03 PM
Sixers went with the smaller defender and Joel as a rover. Jokic has killed them on the offensive glass.
Denver is sending a ton of defenders and doubles at Joel. He is picking them apart with his passing.
High-level offensive hoops. – 9:03 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid with another dish for a Maxey open three. He’s already up to nine assists. His season high is 11, and career-best is 13. – 9:02 PM
Embiid with another dish for a Maxey open three. He’s already up to nine assists. His season high is 11, and career-best is 13. – 9:02 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Embiid is picking Denver’s doubles apart. His passing has come a long way. The Nuggets would be better served to bring hard doubles deep in the clock, when there aren’t as many options – 9:01 PM
Embiid is picking Denver’s doubles apart. His passing has come a long way. The Nuggets would be better served to bring hard doubles deep in the clock, when there aren’t as many options – 9:01 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The Ying Yang Twins are performing. Franklin is twerking at center court. Who cares about Jokic and Embiid. pic.twitter.com/cpMSjagwP7 – 8:50 PM
The Ying Yang Twins are performing. Franklin is twerking at center court. Who cares about Jokic and Embiid. pic.twitter.com/cpMSjagwP7 – 8:50 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic (Left) and Embiid’s (right) shot charts so far. pic.twitter.com/bjYHX89jth – 8:45 PM
Jokic (Left) and Embiid’s (right) shot charts so far. pic.twitter.com/bjYHX89jth – 8:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
My favorite first-half stat is that both Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are both +/- 0s. – 8:44 PM
My favorite first-half stat is that both Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are both +/- 0s. – 8:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Offensive rebounds at half:
7 — Nikola Jokic
3 — 76ers statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 8:44 PM
Offensive rebounds at half:
7 — Nikola Jokic
3 — 76ers statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 8:44 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
This game is incredible. .honestly!
Tied up at 78-78 at the half and fits the bill as a possible Finals matchup.
35 FTs combined.
Jokic up to 15 pts, 8 rebs, Embiid has 23 pts 7 asts
Maxey added 18 pts. Murray has 13.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 8:43 PM
This game is incredible. .honestly!
Tied up at 78-78 at the half and fits the bill as a possible Finals matchup.
35 FTs combined.
Jokic up to 15 pts, 8 rebs, Embiid has 23 pts 7 asts
Maxey added 18 pts. Murray has 13.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 8:43 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they’re TIED with the Sixers at 78 points (wut).
Jokic: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 6/11 FG, 0+/-
Embiid: 23 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists (!), 8/12 FG, 0+/-
Murray: 13 points on 6 shots, 7 assists
Maxey: 18 points, 7… pic.twitter.com/AGk39QPNqe – 8:43 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they’re TIED with the Sixers at 78 points (wut).
Jokic: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 6/11 FG, 0+/-
Embiid: 23 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists (!), 8/12 FG, 0+/-
Murray: 13 points on 6 shots, 7 assists
Maxey: 18 points, 7… pic.twitter.com/AGk39QPNqe – 8:43 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Sixers 78, Nuggets 78
Joel Embiid and Jamal Murray exchange ridiculous shots to end a thrilling half that saw both teams replicating being on fire in NBA Jam.
Embiid: 23-4-7
Jokic: 15-8-3
Murray and Porter: 13 each
Maxey: 18 and 7
Sixers shooting 67%. Nuggets at 58%. – 8:40 PM
Halftime: Sixers 78, Nuggets 78
Joel Embiid and Jamal Murray exchange ridiculous shots to end a thrilling half that saw both teams replicating being on fire in NBA Jam.
Embiid: 23-4-7
Jokic: 15-8-3
Murray and Porter: 13 each
Maxey: 18 and 7
Sixers shooting 67%. Nuggets at 58%. – 8:40 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
At halftime, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have combined for 41 points, 14 assists and zero turnovers.
Sixers and Nuggets are tied at 78-all. – 8:40 PM
At halftime, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have combined for 41 points, 14 assists and zero turnovers.
Sixers and Nuggets are tied at 78-all. – 8:40 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Halftime in Philly: This game is tied at 78-78. Nobody has played a lick of defense so far. Embiid with 23 and 7 assists. Jokic with 15 and 8 rebounds, On to the second half – 8:40 PM
Halftime in Philly: This game is tied at 78-78. Nobody has played a lick of defense so far. Embiid with 23 and 7 assists. Jokic with 15 and 8 rebounds, On to the second half – 8:40 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
These teams really are evenly matched. Impressive play and shooting from basically all involved. Embiid/Maxey is a dynamic scoring duo. – 8:33 PM
These teams really are evenly matched. Impressive play and shooting from basically all involved. Embiid/Maxey is a dynamic scoring duo. – 8:33 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
If Embiid’s 30-10 streak is snapped tonight, it’ll be because of the rebounds Jokic has beat him for inside so far. He’s got eight, Embiid has four. – 8:32 PM
If Embiid’s 30-10 streak is snapped tonight, it’ll be because of the rebounds Jokic has beat him for inside so far. He’s got eight, Embiid has four. – 8:32 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic has beaten Embiid to several 50-50 rebounds that have resulted in points for Denver – 8:30 PM
Jokic has beaten Embiid to several 50-50 rebounds that have resulted in points for Denver – 8:30 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
5 offensive rebounds for Jokic in 12 minutes. Taking advantage of the switched matchups. – 8:19 PM
5 offensive rebounds for Jokic in 12 minutes. Taking advantage of the switched matchups. – 8:19 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers and Nuggets stayed relatively even during the non-Embiid/Jokic minutes. Another productive off-the-bench night for PatBev, who has eight points on 3-of-4 shooting. – 8:18 PM
Sixers and Nuggets stayed relatively even during the non-Embiid/Jokic minutes. Another productive off-the-bench night for PatBev, who has eight points on 3-of-4 shooting. – 8:18 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
38-36 Denver lead at the end of 1.
Embiid has 14/3/5, with Maxey (7 points and 4 assists), Batum (5) and Pat Bev (5 in the final minute) chipping in as well.
Both teams are shooting north of 60% from the field, and excellent from 3 as well (Nuggets 4-7, Sixers 6-11) – 8:03 PM
38-36 Denver lead at the end of 1.
Embiid has 14/3/5, with Maxey (7 points and 4 assists), Batum (5) and Pat Bev (5 in the final minute) chipping in as well.
Both teams are shooting north of 60% from the field, and excellent from 3 as well (Nuggets 4-7, Sixers 6-11) – 8:03 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
36-34 after the 1st quarter
Both teams are going after it offensively and pushing the pace.
Both coaches have went with the defensive scheme and elected to take Embiid and Jokic off of each other – 8:03 PM
36-34 after the 1st quarter
Both teams are going after it offensively and pushing the pace.
Both coaches have went with the defensive scheme and elected to take Embiid and Jokic off of each other – 8:03 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Joel Embiid with his fingerprints all over this game so far. 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists at the end of the first quarter. 6/10 from the field.
Nikola Jokić 3/5 from the field with 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist.
MPJ filling it up – 10 pts 4/5 from the field 2/2 from 3 – 8:03 PM
Joel Embiid with his fingerprints all over this game so far. 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists at the end of the first quarter. 6/10 from the field.
Nikola Jokić 3/5 from the field with 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist.
MPJ filling it up – 10 pts 4/5 from the field 2/2 from 3 – 8:03 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
A lot of moving defensive pieces so far — Jokic has been moved around a bunch (Embiid, Oubre, Batum, Beverley) with Embiid mostly toggling between Jokic/Gordon. Sixers struggling a bit with switches and the off-ball stuff, Denver has punished them.
And a casual 14-3-5 for Joel – 8:02 PM
A lot of moving defensive pieces so far — Jokic has been moved around a bunch (Embiid, Oubre, Batum, Beverley) with Embiid mostly toggling between Jokic/Gordon. Sixers struggling a bit with switches and the off-ball stuff, Denver has punished them.
And a casual 14-3-5 for Joel – 8:02 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Nuggets 38, Sixers 36 at the end of a very fun first quarter. Both teams are shooting over 60 percent from the floor. Embiid already with 14-3-5. Jokic with 6-2-3. Maxey has 7 points and 4 assists, MPJ with 10 and 4 rebounds. – 8:00 PM
Nuggets 38, Sixers 36 at the end of a very fun first quarter. Both teams are shooting over 60 percent from the floor. Embiid already with 14-3-5. Jokic with 6-2-3. Maxey has 7 points and 4 assists, MPJ with 10 and 4 rebounds. – 8:00 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Great and entertaining first quarter. The nuggets lead the Sixers 36-34…..Embiid with 14 and 5 assists and three rebounds. Jokic with six and three assists and two rebounds….MPJ with 10 to lead the Nuggets – 8:00 PM
Great and entertaining first quarter. The nuggets lead the Sixers 36-34…..Embiid with 14 and 5 assists and three rebounds. Jokic with six and three assists and two rebounds….MPJ with 10 to lead the Nuggets – 8:00 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid in the first quarter (!!) tonight:
14 PTS
3 REB
5 AST
6-10 FG
2-3 3FG – 8:00 PM
Joel Embiid in the first quarter (!!) tonight:
14 PTS
3 REB
5 AST
6-10 FG
2-3 3FG – 8:00 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Nuggets 38, Sixers 36
Awesome first quarter, with both Joel Embiid (14-3-5) and Nikola Jokic (6-2-3) off to strong starts, with Jokic taking it right at Embiid in the post a couple of times late in the first.
Both teams are shooting over 60 percent. Super fun game. – 7:59 PM
After 1: Nuggets 38, Sixers 36
Awesome first quarter, with both Joel Embiid (14-3-5) and Nikola Jokic (6-2-3) off to strong starts, with Jokic taking it right at Embiid in the post a couple of times late in the first.
Both teams are shooting over 60 percent. Super fun game. – 7:59 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Denver trying to have Jokic hang out on Pat Bev and he took that personally – 7:58 PM
Denver trying to have Jokic hang out on Pat Bev and he took that personally – 7:58 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
We love to talk about Jokic and Murray, but having MPJ, Aaron Gordon, and KCP is what turned the Nuggets into a champion. – 7:53 PM
We love to talk about Jokic and Murray, but having MPJ, Aaron Gordon, and KCP is what turned the Nuggets into a champion. – 7:53 PM
Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
That Jokic touch pass. My goodness. (Please note my cable is 40 seconds behind, so … I could be tweeting about anything.) – 7:49 PM
That Jokic touch pass. My goodness. (Please note my cable is 40 seconds behind, so … I could be tweeting about anything.) – 7:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Very fun early start here in Philly between the Sixers and Nuggets.
Joel Embiid scored seven straight points early on, while he and Nikola Jokic have barely spent any time guarding each other at either end, as expected. – 7:46 PM
Very fun early start here in Philly between the Sixers and Nuggets.
Joel Embiid scored seven straight points early on, while he and Nikola Jokic have barely spent any time guarding each other at either end, as expected. – 7:46 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid and Maxey had been the only Sixers to score before that Oubre steal and and-1 to push the Sixers ahead 16-15. Nuggets are 6-of-8 from the floor, with 10 points in the paint. – 7:45 PM
Embiid and Maxey had been the only Sixers to score before that Oubre steal and and-1 to push the Sixers ahead 16-15. Nuggets are 6-of-8 from the floor, with 10 points in the paint. – 7:45 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Supposed to be a big man battle but the Sixers decided that Joel Embiid can’t guard Nikola Jokic – 7:45 PM
Supposed to be a big man battle but the Sixers decided that Joel Embiid can’t guard Nikola Jokic – 7:45 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic dimes it to Aaron Gordon for the and-1 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/Ea592Pz8Pn – 7:45 PM
Jokic dimes it to Aaron Gordon for the and-1 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/Ea592Pz8Pn – 7:45 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Fun start here in south Philadelphia, with the Sixers leading 16-15 with 6:44 left in the first quarter.
Embiid and Maxey have combined for 14 of the Sixers’ 16, as the Nuggets have struggled to maintain the two-man game, with the Sixers spamming empty side pick-and-rolls early – 7:45 PM
Fun start here in south Philadelphia, with the Sixers leading 16-15 with 6:44 left in the first quarter.
Embiid and Maxey have combined for 14 of the Sixers’ 16, as the Nuggets have struggled to maintain the two-man game, with the Sixers spamming empty side pick-and-rolls early – 7:45 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Come on man, Embiid has to guard Jokic. Where’s the sense of competition ? – 7:42 PM
Come on man, Embiid has to guard Jokic. Where’s the sense of competition ? – 7:42 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Not sure letting Jokic play against smaller players is the answer, but Philly is trying to keep Embiid out of potential foul trouble early. – 7:41 PM
Not sure letting Jokic play against smaller players is the answer, but Philly is trying to keep Embiid out of potential foul trouble early. – 7:41 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid has passed Red Kerr for seventh on the Sixers’ all-time franchise scoring list. – 7:40 PM
Joel Embiid has passed Red Kerr for seventh on the Sixers’ all-time franchise scoring list. – 7:40 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Sixers have given Nikola Jokic different defensive looks in the first few possessions. Joker with an early bucket and assist. Nuggets up 10-7 early behind 5 quick points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. – 7:40 PM
Sixers have given Nikola Jokic different defensive looks in the first few possessions. Joker with an early bucket and assist. Nuggets up 10-7 early behind 5 quick points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. – 7:40 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Same defensive formula as last year to start: Smaller guy on Jokic (Tobias, which was Tucker last year), Embiid on Gordon. – 7:40 PM
Same defensive formula as last year to start: Smaller guy on Jokic (Tobias, which was Tucker last year), Embiid on Gordon. – 7:40 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Harris on Jokic. Embiid on Gordon. 3 buckets in a row for the Nuggets. – 7:39 PM
Harris on Jokic. Embiid on Gordon. 3 buckets in a row for the Nuggets. – 7:39 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Two early standouts:
—Sixers are spamming empty side P&R
—Harris on Jokic – 7:39 PM
Two early standouts:
—Sixers are spamming empty side P&R
—Harris on Jokic – 7:39 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
PHILADELPHIA — Everyone is here for Embiid vs. Jokic, so the 76ers start with Embiid guarding Aaron Gordon and roaming a bit on a defense. – 7:37 PM
PHILADELPHIA — Everyone is here for Embiid vs. Jokic, so the 76ers start with Embiid guarding Aaron Gordon and roaming a bit on a defense. – 7:37 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Sixers starting Tobias Harris on Jokic so that Embiid can roam…. – 7:37 PM
Sixers starting Tobias Harris on Jokic so that Embiid can roam…. – 7:37 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Ahead of tonight’s MVP showdown between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, my report for @SportsCenter with @KevinNegandhi on Embiid’s status on the second night of a back-to-back, plus my story with @BobbyMarks42 on the impact of the NBA’s new 65-game eligibility rule for top awards. pic.twitter.com/t51d38QU6J – 7:31 PM
Ahead of tonight’s MVP showdown between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, my report for @SportsCenter with @KevinNegandhi on Embiid’s status on the second night of a back-to-back, plus my story with @BobbyMarks42 on the impact of the NBA’s new 65-game eligibility rule for top awards. pic.twitter.com/t51d38QU6J – 7:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters vs. Nuggets
PHI starters:
Batum
Harris
Embiid
Oubre Jr.
Maxey – 7:08 PM
Sixers starters vs. Nuggets
PHI starters:
Batum
Harris
Embiid
Oubre Jr.
Maxey – 7:08 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers starters:
Maxey
Oubre
Batum
Harris
Embiid
Nuggets:
Murray
KCP
Porter
Gordon
Jokic
Duel on. – 7:07 PM
Sixers starters:
Maxey
Oubre
Batum
Harris
Embiid
Nuggets:
Murray
KCP
Porter
Gordon
Jokic
Duel on. – 7:07 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers starters vs Nuggets: Maxey, Oubre Jr, Batum, Harris and Embiid. – 7:07 PM
Sixers starters vs Nuggets: Maxey, Oubre Jr, Batum, Harris and Embiid. – 7:07 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters at 76ers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 7:02 PM
Nuggets starters at 76ers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 7:02 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Big game! Let’s pregame.
What to expect from Jokic
Ranking the biggest games of the year
Scripting the perfect game
📺 youtube.com/live/NRgVsSkbO… – 7:01 PM
Big game! Let’s pregame.
What to expect from Jokic Ranking the biggest games of the year Scripting the perfect game📺 youtube.com/live/NRgVsSkbO… – 7:01 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
If you’re still reeling over last night’s Eagles debacle, may I direct you to a pretty decent basketball action tonight?
Though Embiid-Jokic is always an outside focus, it’s also a measuring stick for the Sixers’ championship aspirations.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 6:39 PM
If you’re still reeling over last night’s Eagles debacle, may I direct you to a pretty decent basketball action tonight?
Though Embiid-Jokic is always an outside focus, it’s also a measuring stick for the Sixers’ championship aspirations.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 6:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I expect Nic Batum and Paul Reed will defend Jokic plenty tonight while Embiid roams off ball. – 6:38 PM
I expect Nic Batum and Paul Reed will defend Jokic plenty tonight while Embiid roams off ball. – 6:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nuggets coach Michael Malone, on if he’s excited about seeing the matchup between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid: “Not as excited as you, I’m sure.”
Said he gets why there’s interest in it, but says the game will be about a lot more than them going head-to-head. – 6:02 PM
Nuggets coach Michael Malone, on if he’s excited about seeing the matchup between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid: “Not as excited as you, I’m sure.”
Said he gets why there’s interest in it, but says the game will be about a lot more than them going head-to-head. – 6:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid will not be on a minutes restriction tonight vs. the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers center is playing on the second straight night after missing three games with left-knee soreness/swelling. – 5:55 PM
Joel Embiid will not be on a minutes restriction tonight vs. the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers center is playing on the second straight night after missing three games with left-knee soreness/swelling. – 5:55 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid will have no minutes restrictions today on the second night of a back-to-back, Nick Nurse says.
De’Anthony Melton will be out for the next week. Sixers are hopeful rest will allow him to get over the nagging back issue that’s bothered him for an extended period now. – 5:51 PM
Joel Embiid will have no minutes restrictions today on the second night of a back-to-back, Nick Nurse says.
De’Anthony Melton will be out for the next week. Sixers are hopeful rest will allow him to get over the nagging back issue that’s bothered him for an extended period now. – 5:51 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Nick Nurse says there is not a minutes restriction for Joel Embiid tonight against the Nuggets – 5:51 PM
Nick Nurse says there is not a minutes restriction for Joel Embiid tonight against the Nuggets – 5:51 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
After having success with Tucker on Jokic and cross matching last year, I wonder how the Sixers are going to defend that matchup under Nurse.
Harris on a big with the center roaming has worked before and recently, but Jokic is a different animal than, say, Sabonis – 4:45 PM
After having success with Tucker on Jokic and cross matching last year, I wonder how the Sixers are going to defend that matchup under Nurse.
Harris on a big with the center roaming has worked before and recently, but Jokic is a different animal than, say, Sabonis – 4:45 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic over his last nine games:
22.7 PPG
81.0 FG%
84.8 FT%
He’s the only player in NBA history to average 20 or more PPG over a nine-game span with 80% shooting from both the field and free throw line.
Want more? Subscribe to Statitudes: statitudes.com/?utm_source=na… pic.twitter.com/JjcNabmdBG – 4:42 PM
Nikola Jokic over his last nine games:
22.7 PPG 81.0 FG% 84.8 FT%He’s the only player in NBA history to average 20 or more PPG over a nine-game span with 80% shooting from both the field and free throw line.
Want more? Subscribe to Statitudes: statitudes.com/?utm_source=na… pic.twitter.com/JjcNabmdBG – 4:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
In 7 head-to-head matchups:
Jokic — Embiid —
21.9 PPG 25.7 PPG
8.9 RPG 11.9 RPG
7.4 APG 2.1 BPG
2 wins 5 wins
Who you got tonight? pic.twitter.com/ttsWAXkLWg – 4:41 PM
In 7 head-to-head matchups:
Jokic — Embiid —
21.9 PPG 25.7 PPG
8.9 RPG 11.9 RPG
7.4 APG 2.1 BPG
2 wins 5 wins
Who you got tonight? pic.twitter.com/ttsWAXkLWg – 4:41 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Most recently, Embiid missed three games with swelling in his left knee. After a dominant 41-point performance in a decisive win over the Rockets Monday, Embiid admitted that the swelling had been present for a while.
He, along with the team’s medical staff, made the decision… – 4:18 PM
“Most recently, Embiid missed three games with swelling in his left knee. After a dominant 41-point performance in a decisive win over the Rockets Monday, Embiid admitted that the swelling had been present for a while.
He, along with the team’s medical staff, made the decision… – 4:18 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story w/ @BobbyMarks42: Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic – who’ve been 1-2 in MVP voting three years in a row – face off tonight in Philly.
But a new rule could prevent that from happening this year.
On the 65-game rule, and its impact on awards:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:53 PM
New ESPN story w/ @BobbyMarks42: Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic – who’ve been 1-2 in MVP voting three years in a row – face off tonight in Philly.
But a new rule could prevent that from happening this year.
On the 65-game rule, and its impact on awards:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:53 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Join @TermineRadio & @Jumpshot8 4-7et:
– Warriors’ worst loss of the year
– Wemby continues to dominate, but Spurs continue to lose
– Jokic v Embiid Preview pic.twitter.com/RMqlLh31gq – 3:48 PM
Join @TermineRadio & @Jumpshot8 4-7et:
– Warriors’ worst loss of the year
– Wemby continues to dominate, but Spurs continue to lose
– Jokic v Embiid Preview pic.twitter.com/RMqlLh31gq – 3:48 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Joel Embiid is making a strong case for MVP 😤 pic.twitter.com/QVuBYR2o28 – 3:35 PM
Joel Embiid is making a strong case for MVP 😤 pic.twitter.com/QVuBYR2o28 – 3:35 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid tonight. .
How we feeling!? – 2:36 PM
Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid tonight. .
How we feeling!? – 2:36 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid has averaged roughly 32/11/4 on 52% from the field over 3.5 SEASONS and people have mind melded themselves into spending this whole season pretending he sits in a room scheming tough games to skip.
Playoff questions? Valid! Everything else is neanderthal-level stupidity – 2:08 PM
Embiid has averaged roughly 32/11/4 on 52% from the field over 3.5 SEASONS and people have mind melded themselves into spending this whole season pretending he sits in a room scheming tough games to skip.
Playoff questions? Valid! Everything else is neanderthal-level stupidity – 2:08 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on the injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. #NBA – 1:42 PM
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on the injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. #NBA – 1:42 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on the injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. – 1:41 PM
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on the injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. – 1:41 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid is NOT listed on the injury report for today’s matchup with the Nuggets
Mo Bamba (right knee fat pad impingement), Robert Covington (left knee inflammation), De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response), Jaden Springer (right ankle tendinitis) are OUT #Sixers – 1:39 PM
Joel Embiid is NOT listed on the injury report for today’s matchup with the Nuggets
Mo Bamba (right knee fat pad impingement), Robert Covington (left knee inflammation), De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response), Jaden Springer (right ankle tendinitis) are OUT #Sixers – 1:39 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on this injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. – 1:38 PM
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on this injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. – 1:38 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
• Joel Embiid is outrageously efficient as the NBA’s highest volume scorer 🔥
• Shai and Giannis are also highly efficient at high volume 🔥🔥
• Chet, Kristaps, M. Wagner, & Sabonis are all lower-volume, high-efficiency bigs
• Scoot has struggled 🥶
What else jumps out? pic.twitter.com/CvTYiQV4y6 – 1:37 PM
• Joel Embiid is outrageously efficient as the NBA’s highest volume scorer 🔥
• Shai and Giannis are also highly efficient at high volume 🔥🔥
• Chet, Kristaps, M. Wagner, & Sabonis are all lower-volume, high-efficiency bigs
• Scoot has struggled 🥶
What else jumps out? pic.twitter.com/CvTYiQV4y6 – 1:37 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Joel Embiid not listed on the 76ers injury report for tonight vs. Nuggets. Looks like he’s playing. – 1:35 PM
Joel Embiid not listed on the 76ers injury report for tonight vs. Nuggets. Looks like he’s playing. – 1:35 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid is not listed on the injury report, signaling that he will likely be available for tonight’s matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. – 1:30 PM
Joel Embiid is not listed on the injury report, signaling that he will likely be available for tonight’s matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. – 1:30 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The NBA World always stops what it’s doing to watch Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid do battle.
@MileHighSports pic.twitter.com/KuT7IFMj9A – 12:59 PM
The NBA World always stops what it’s doing to watch Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid do battle.
@MileHighSports pic.twitter.com/KuT7IFMj9A – 12:59 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The 12:30 injury report had KCP, Gordon, Murray, Porter Jr and Jokic all listed as probable for the Nuggets. The Sixers’ report has not yet been submitted. – 12:39 PM
The 12:30 injury report had KCP, Gordon, Murray, Porter Jr and Jokic all listed as probable for the Nuggets. The Sixers’ report has not yet been submitted. – 12:39 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets have upgraded Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to probable tonight vs. 76ers. They’re all expected to play. – 12:33 PM
Nuggets have upgraded Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to probable tonight vs. 76ers. They’re all expected to play. – 12:33 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Whether he passes or shoots, or shoots to set up a pass and then passes to set up a shot, Jokic remains a confounding matchup the league isn’t any closer to figuring out.
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2024/1/16/… pic.twitter.com/cnGe2dOowP – 12:22 PM
Whether he passes or shoots, or shoots to set up a pass and then passes to set up a shot, Jokic remains a confounding matchup the league isn’t any closer to figuring out.
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2024/1/16/… pic.twitter.com/cnGe2dOowP – 12:22 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
New @PHLY_Sports newsletter: The Eagles’ season is mercifully over.
Interesting offseason ahead. Is Nick Sirianni gone? What can they do to get the back-seven better? You can subscribe for free here: allphly.com/phly-daily/
Oh yeah, Embiid/Jokic tonight (at least we think so). pic.twitter.com/p1JbMVHi3C – 12:09 PM
New @PHLY_Sports newsletter: The Eagles’ season is mercifully over.
Interesting offseason ahead. Is Nick Sirianni gone? What can they do to get the back-seven better? You can subscribe for free here: allphly.com/phly-daily/
Oh yeah, Embiid/Jokic tonight (at least we think so). pic.twitter.com/p1JbMVHi3C – 12:09 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
At this rate, Joel Embiid won’t be eligible for MVP.
Introducing The 79 Line — the 7 stars who are trending below the 79% games played threshold and the 7 who are already disqualified for NBA awards.
tomthefinder.com/p/the-79-line-… pic.twitter.com/0b1fmkGlzD – 10:17 AM
At this rate, Joel Embiid won’t be eligible for MVP.
Introducing The 79 Line — the 7 stars who are trending below the 79% games played threshold and the 7 who are already disqualified for NBA awards.
tomthefinder.com/p/the-79-line-… pic.twitter.com/0b1fmkGlzD – 10:17 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid yesterday:
41 PTS
10 REB
Embiid has recorded 16 straight 30p/10r games, tied for the fifth-longest such streak in NBA history.
He has 42 career 40p/10r games, the seventh-highest total in history.
Much more in today’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/wso4DG6fIS – 9:34 AM
Joel Embiid yesterday:
41 PTS 10 REBEmbiid has recorded 16 straight 30p/10r games, tied for the fifth-longest such streak in NBA history.
He has 42 career 40p/10r games, the seventh-highest total in history.
Much more in today’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/wso4DG6fIS – 9:34 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
New @ringer: On Nikola Jokic, the reigning Finals MVP who still controls a league that’s evolving (without any success) to slow him down.
“I mean, he cooks every defense regardless.” theringer.com/nba/2024/1/16/… – 9:29 AM
New @ringer: On Nikola Jokic, the reigning Finals MVP who still controls a league that’s evolving (without any success) to slow him down.
“I mean, he cooks every defense regardless.” theringer.com/nba/2024/1/16/… – 9:29 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets insider: Before Ime Udoka began coaching Alperen Şengün “hard,” he and 76ers’ Joel Embiid became close. There are similarities, Udoka said, about working with them. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 9:14 AM
Rockets insider: Before Ime Udoka began coaching Alperen Şengün “hard,” he and 76ers’ Joel Embiid became close. There are similarities, Udoka said, about working with them. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 9:14 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid yesterday:
41 PTS
10 REB
Embiis has recorded 16 straight 30p/10r games, tied for the fifth-longest such streak in NBA history.
He has 42 career 40p/10r games, the seventh-highest total in history.
Much more in today’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/MoCFX0DXMr – 8:57 AM
Joel Embiid yesterday:
41 PTS 10 REBEmbiis has recorded 16 straight 30p/10r games, tied for the fifth-longest such streak in NBA history.
He has 42 career 40p/10r games, the seventh-highest total in history.
Much more in today’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/MoCFX0DXMr – 8:57 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Davis tonight:
27 PTS
15 REB
5 AST
Ties Jokic for the most 20/15 games this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 12:47 AM
Anthony Davis tonight:
27 PTS
15 REB
5 AST
Ties Jokic for the most 20/15 games this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 12:47 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
West All-Star race is hilarious
I can get to 14 players who would be legit locks in a normal year (SGA, Luka, Fox, Curry, Edwards, Booker, Kawhi, PG, KD, LBJ, AD, Jokic, Lauri, Sabonis)
Also: Sengun, Harden, Murray, Chet, Vic, Ingram, CJ, Zion, FVV, Gobert have real cases?
WTF – 11:51 PM
West All-Star race is hilarious
I can get to 14 players who would be legit locks in a normal year (SGA, Luka, Fox, Curry, Edwards, Booker, Kawhi, PG, KD, LBJ, AD, Jokic, Lauri, Sabonis)
Also: Sengun, Harden, Murray, Chet, Vic, Ingram, CJ, Zion, FVV, Gobert have real cases?
WTF – 11:51 PM
More on this storyline
Gina Mizell: FINAL: Sixers 126, Nuggets 121. Another classic between these two teams in Philly. Embiid with 41 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds. Jokic with 25 points and 19 boards. Sixers win despite getting blasted on the boards 46-32 by shooting 56.6 percent. That was entertaining! -via Twitter @ginamizell / January 16, 2024
Basketball-Reference: Joel Embiid tonight: 41 points ⎹ 7 rebounds ⎹ 10 assists He now has the most 40-point games this season with 8 #NBA ⎹ #BrotherlyLove pic.twitter.com/zfgOheO7KG -via Twitter @bball_ref / January 16, 2024
Clutch Points: Joel Embiid HYPED after the and-one 😅 pic.twitter.com/OcWfmp16EC -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / January 16, 2024
Austin Krell: All of Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Nikola Jokic have been upgraded to ‘probable’ for tonight’s game in Philadelphia. The Sixers, on the 2nd of a back-to-back, have yet to submit their injury report. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / January 16, 2024
Harrison Wind: Updated Nuggets injury report: – Nikola Jokic (hip strain) questionable – Jamal Murray (bilateral tibia) questionable – Aaron Gordon (heel strain) questionable – Michael Porter Jr. (knee inflammation) questionable – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (cervicothorqcic strain) questionable -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / January 15, 2024