So how Weis would like to see the whole situation resolved? He joked but his words were harsh: “I would take away from him the French nationality and I would ban him from entering France. You will not play in the Olympics. You will come to the airport with Team USA and we will say: You don’t have the right to enter the territory, go to your home. You are Cameronian, you are American, you are not French, go away”.
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for the #76ers for Monday’s Game 2 vs. the #Knicks due to left knee injury recovery. #NBA – 4:50 PM
Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for the #76ers for Monday’s Game 2 vs. the #Knicks due to left knee injury recovery. #NBA – 4:50 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
As they have been, De’Anthony Melton is listed as out and Joel Embiid as questionable for tomorrow’s Game 2 against New York. – 4:33 PM
As they have been, De’Anthony Melton is listed as out and Joel Embiid as questionable for tomorrow’s Game 2 against New York. – 4:33 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers list Joel Embiid (left knee injury recovery) as questionable for Game 2 against the Knicks.
De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington remain out. – 4:32 PM
Sixers list Joel Embiid (left knee injury recovery) as questionable for Game 2 against the Knicks.
De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington remain out. – 4:32 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
James Harden had a pretty good Game 1 last year in Boston without Joel Embiid.
Only 12 minutes in, but he’s off on a similar path today through the first quarter without Kawhi Leonard against Dallas. – 4:11 PM
James Harden had a pretty good Game 1 last year in Boston without Joel Embiid.
Only 12 minutes in, but he’s off on a similar path today through the first quarter without Kawhi Leonard against Dallas. – 4:11 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
💢🇫🇷 Former Olympic silver medalist Fred Weis attacked Joel Embiid, suggesting that France should take away his French passport! pic.twitter.com/4PfEjTPb0i – 1:54 PM
💢🇫🇷 Former Olympic silver medalist Fred Weis attacked Joel Embiid, suggesting that France should take away his French passport! pic.twitter.com/4PfEjTPb0i – 1:54 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The letter where Embiid promised President Macron to only play for France caused a serious uproar in France.
One former French national team player even called for Embiid to be banned from entering France during the Paris Olympics 😬
basketnews.com/news-205053-fo… – 12:07 PM
The letter where Embiid promised President Macron to only play for France caused a serious uproar in France.
One former French national team player even called for Embiid to be banned from entering France during the Paris Olympics 😬
basketnews.com/news-205053-fo… – 12:07 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final notebook from Game 1.
On Joel Embiid’s injury scare, on the defensive rebounding issues that doomed the effort, on Tyrese Maxey’s second half performance and the stellar defensive play which gives the Sixers hope for the rest of the series.
allphly.com/rebounding-str… – 12:02 PM
Final notebook from Game 1.
On Joel Embiid’s injury scare, on the defensive rebounding issues that doomed the effort, on Tyrese Maxey’s second half performance and the stellar defensive play which gives the Sixers hope for the rest of the series.
allphly.com/rebounding-str… – 12:02 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Fred Weis was joking, but this is how he would like the Embiid story to end for France
“Take away his nationality and ban him from entering France for the #olympics2024 ”
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 10:22 AM
Fred Weis was joking, but this is how he would like the Embiid story to end for France
“Take away his nationality and ban him from entering France for the #olympics2024 ”
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 10:22 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid needs to be careful because he risked a ton.
That’s why it was surprising that the 76ers put him back in after reinjuring his knee for the second time in nine days.
The stress Embiid is placing on his ailing knee could lead to an injury that costs him next season. But – 9:36 AM
Embiid needs to be careful because he risked a ton.
That’s why it was surprising that the 76ers put him back in after reinjuring his knee for the second time in nine days.
The stress Embiid is placing on his ailing knee could lead to an injury that costs him next season. But – 9:36 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The 76ers need more production when Joel Embiid is on the bench.
Under the circumstances, Nico Batum needs a larger role. And the Sixers must find a way to limit the New York Knicks’ offensive rebounds.
Those three things stood out in Saturday’s 111-104 Game 1 first-round loss to – 9:24 AM
The 76ers need more production when Joel Embiid is on the bench.
Under the circumstances, Nico Batum needs a larger role. And the Sixers must find a way to limit the New York Knicks’ offensive rebounds.
Those three things stood out in Saturday’s 111-104 Game 1 first-round loss to – 9:24 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Despite the injury scare to Joel Embiid in Game 1, there are no plans for shutting him down for the season #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/21/des… via @SixersWire – 9:14 AM
Despite the injury scare to Joel Embiid in Game 1, there are no plans for shutting him down for the season #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/21/des… via @SixersWire – 9:14 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Per NBA tracking / matchup data from Game 1:
Joel Embiid against Mitchell Robinson:
2-for-11 (18%)
Joel Embiid against Isaiah Hartenstein:
5-for-8 (63%)
Joel Embiid against OG Anunoby:
1-for-2 (50%)
can’t say enough about Mitch Rob’s effort/impact defensively – 8:59 AM
Per NBA tracking / matchup data from Game 1:
Joel Embiid against Mitchell Robinson:
2-for-11 (18%)
Joel Embiid against Isaiah Hartenstein:
5-for-8 (63%)
Joel Embiid against OG Anunoby:
1-for-2 (50%)
can’t say enough about Mitch Rob’s effort/impact defensively – 8:59 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Barker: in battle of the stars Brunson, Knicks take 76ers, banged-up Embiid down a notch newsday.com/sports/columni… – 8:34 AM
Barker: in battle of the stars Brunson, Knicks take 76ers, banged-up Embiid down a notch newsday.com/sports/columni… – 8:34 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Knicks Sixers Game 1 analysis
Embiid
1st half
18 pts
6-11 fga
2nd half (post knee injury/scare):
11 pts
2-11 fga
Cant spin too many 🧶 about rebounding. A scoring titleist this limited on O is the story for g1 and probably more. – 8:15 AM
Knicks Sixers Game 1 analysis
Embiid
1st half
18 pts
6-11 fga
2nd half (post knee injury/scare):
11 pts
2-11 fga
Cant spin too many 🧶 about rebounding. A scoring titleist this limited on O is the story for g1 and probably more. – 8:15 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Knicks Sixers Game 1 analysis
Embiid
1st half
18 pts
6-11 fga
2nd half (post knee injury/scare):
11 pts
2-11 fga
Cant spin too many 🧶 about rebounding. A scoring titleist this limited on O is the the story for g1 and probably more. – 8:13 AM
Knicks Sixers Game 1 analysis
Embiid
1st half
18 pts
6-11 fga
2nd half (post knee injury/scare):
11 pts
2-11 fga
Cant spin too many 🧶 about rebounding. A scoring titleist this limited on O is the the story for g1 and probably more. – 8:13 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
As Kelly Oubre described it, the Sixers had their “Oh shit” Joel Embiid moment in Game 1. But it was rebounding that ultimately killed them.
I bring positive sights and sounds on Embiid from Philly’s locker room, and much more to chew on:
allphly.com/sixers-knicks-… – 8:00 AM
As Kelly Oubre described it, the Sixers had their “Oh shit” Joel Embiid moment in Game 1. But it was rebounding that ultimately killed them.
I bring positive sights and sounds on Embiid from Philly’s locker room, and much more to chew on:
allphly.com/sixers-knicks-… – 8:00 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid with spectacular dunk, but remains down: will he play in Game 2? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/philadelphi… – 5:25 AM
Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid with spectacular dunk, but remains down: will he play in Game 2? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/philadelphi… – 5:25 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers-Knicks takeaways: Disastrous minutes without Joel Embiid, rebounding woes, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:11 AM
Sixers-Knicks takeaways: Disastrous minutes without Joel Embiid, rebounding woes, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:11 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After this play, Embiid came back to the game. Hope he is okay 🙏🏻
pic.twitter.com/nseJiVypn5 – 2:17 AM
After this play, Embiid came back to the game. Hope he is okay 🙏🏻
pic.twitter.com/nseJiVypn5 – 2:17 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
76ers’ Joel Embiid returns for the second half, finishes with 29 points in Game 1 loss to the Knicks after appearing to reinjure his knee on a dunk apnews.com/article/76ers-… – 11:52 PM
76ers’ Joel Embiid returns for the second half, finishes with 29 points in Game 1 loss to the Knicks after appearing to reinjure his knee on a dunk apnews.com/article/76ers-… – 11:52 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: After a jaw-dropping dunk, Joel Embiid briefly left Saturday’s game. But, like last week against Orlando, he was able to return after halftime — though it wasn’t enough to get Philly a 10th straight win. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:22 PM
New ESPN story: After a jaw-dropping dunk, Joel Embiid briefly left Saturday’s game. But, like last week against Orlando, he was able to return after halftime — though it wasn’t enough to get Philly a 10th straight win. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:22 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Updated with postgame quotes on Joel Embiid: Sixers-Knicks Game 1 observations from MSG ⤵️
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 11:04 PM
Updated with postgame quotes on Joel Embiid: Sixers-Knicks Game 1 observations from MSG ⤵️
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 11:04 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: “Obviously, he was assessed at halftime and he was ready to go. Just like after every game, we’ll assess him and see how he’s doing.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/20/nic… via @SixersWire – 10:06 PM
Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: “Obviously, he was assessed at halftime and he was ready to go. Just like after every game, we’ll assess him and see how he’s doing.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/20/nic… via @SixersWire – 10:06 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Nick Nurse on if Joel Embiid should shut down the season: ““I don’t think so. He’s really a warrior and he’s battling. I think he absolutely wants to play. Let’s see how he turns out here tonight.” – 10:02 PM
Nick Nurse on if Joel Embiid should shut down the season: ““I don’t think so. He’s really a warrior and he’s battling. I think he absolutely wants to play. Let’s see how he turns out here tonight.” – 10:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid must remember his career is more important than this year’s playoff run inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:37 PM
Joel Embiid must remember his career is more important than this year’s playoff run inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:37 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid said he won’t be available to talk to the media tonight. #Sixers – 9:24 PM
Joel Embiid said he won’t be available to talk to the media tonight. #Sixers – 9:24 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Joel Embiid will not be made available to the media tonight, per Sixers. – 9:22 PM
Joel Embiid will not be made available to the media tonight, per Sixers. – 9:22 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid is not being made available to the media, according to a Sixers team official – 9:22 PM
Joel Embiid is not being made available to the media, according to a Sixers team official – 9:22 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse calls Joel Embiid “a warrior,” and that he’s clearly doing everything he can to be out there for his team. – 9:11 PM
Nick Nurse calls Joel Embiid “a warrior,” and that he’s clearly doing everything he can to be out there for his team. – 9:11 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Nurse said “I don’t think so” when asked if there was any thought to shutting Embiid down with the constant scares, and that Embiid continues to want to play and play through issues – 9:11 PM
Nurse said “I don’t think so” when asked if there was any thought to shutting Embiid down with the constant scares, and that Embiid continues to want to play and play through issues – 9:11 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Nick Nurse says Embiid will be assessed postgame as usual but didn’t provide much information beyond that – 9:09 PM
Nick Nurse says Embiid will be assessed postgame as usual but didn’t provide much information beyond that – 9:09 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
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Josh Hart, Knicks fend off Joel Embiid, Sixers to seize Game 1
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 8:58 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Josh Hart, Knicks fend off Joel Embiid, Sixers to seize Game 1
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 8:58 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Sixers with Joel Embiid: +14 in 36 minutes
Sixers without Embiid: -21 in 12 minutes – 8:56 PM
Sixers with Joel Embiid: +14 in 36 minutes
Sixers without Embiid: -21 in 12 minutes – 8:56 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Knicks 111, Sixers 104 to take Game 1 of this first-round series. Embiid with 29-8-6 (and another injury scare). Maxey with 33 points. But the Knicks won this game on the offensive glass, and from huge performances from their role players. – 8:55 PM
FINAL: Knicks 111, Sixers 104 to take Game 1 of this first-round series. Embiid with 29-8-6 (and another injury scare). Maxey with 33 points. But the Knicks won this game on the offensive glass, and from huge performances from their role players. – 8:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid has shot below 50% in 8 consecutive playoff games. pic.twitter.com/hbjEWTp4Mz – 8:54 PM
Joel Embiid has shot below 50% in 8 consecutive playoff games. pic.twitter.com/hbjEWTp4Mz – 8:54 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid just walked back to the locker room again with 2.7 seconds left. Figures this game ends on an offensive rebound. – 8:54 PM
Joel Embiid just walked back to the locker room again with 2.7 seconds left. Figures this game ends on an offensive rebound. – 8:54 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Embiid has no legs. He operates so much from the mid post that I’d put him on the block but you don’t have to double him there. And again, no lift – 8:48 PM
Embiid has no legs. He operates so much from the mid post that I’d put him on the block but you don’t have to double him there. And again, no lift – 8:48 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Mitchell Robinson rips the rebound from Embiid — forces a jump ball. So much more energy from Robinson than he’s shown since before his own injury. – 8:45 PM
Mitchell Robinson rips the rebound from Embiid — forces a jump ball. So much more energy from Robinson than he’s shown since before his own injury. – 8:45 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
76ers having issues on the boards in the 4th quarter. They’re in a zone and Embiid doesn’t have his usual lift and Knicks are a great offensive rebounding team. Could decide the game if Knicks keep getting 2nd opportunities for themselves. – 8:42 PM
76ers having issues on the boards in the 4th quarter. They’re in a zone and Embiid doesn’t have his usual lift and Knicks are a great offensive rebounding team. Could decide the game if Knicks keep getting 2nd opportunities for themselves. – 8:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Thought offensive rebounding was going to be a critical thing heading into this series, and especially now that Joel Embiid is again coming off tweaking that left knee.
So far, the Knicks have 21 offensive boards for a 24-8 edge in second-chance points. – 8:41 PM
Thought offensive rebounding was going to be a critical thing heading into this series, and especially now that Joel Embiid is again coming off tweaking that left knee.
So far, the Knicks have 21 offensive boards for a 24-8 edge in second-chance points. – 8:41 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
The Knicks have been hesitant to go to the rim — and Embiid is not stopping anyone there. Mitchell Robinson just got two shots off with no contest. – 8:40 PM
The Knicks have been hesitant to go to the rim — and Embiid is not stopping anyone there. Mitchell Robinson just got two shots off with no contest. – 8:40 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
+19 in 28 minutes with Embiid
-21 in 11 minutes without.
These playoff recaps just write themselves at this point. – 8:26 PM
+19 in 28 minutes with Embiid
-21 in 11 minutes without.
These playoff recaps just write themselves at this point. – 8:26 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
I’m not saying analyzing basketball is easy but the 76ers are outscoring the Knicks by 19 when Joel Embiid is on the court and they’ve been outscored by 16 when he’s not. – 8:23 PM
I’m not saying analyzing basketball is easy but the 76ers are outscoring the Knicks by 19 when Joel Embiid is on the court and they’ve been outscored by 16 when he’s not. – 8:23 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers responded to being outscored 33-12 in the 2nd quarter by winning the 3rd quarter by a 36-21 margin.
Joel Embiid, back after the scare, has 23 points in 8-17 shooting. Tyrese Maxey has put on clinic off the dribble and is up to 24. Sixers lead 82-79. – 8:21 PM
The Sixers responded to being outscored 33-12 in the 2nd quarter by winning the 3rd quarter by a 36-21 margin.
Joel Embiid, back after the scare, has 23 points in 8-17 shooting. Tyrese Maxey has put on clinic off the dribble and is up to 24. Sixers lead 82-79. – 8:21 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Sixers 82, Knicks 79
The Knicks won the 2nd quarter 33-12.
The Sixers won the 3rd 36-21.
Tyrese Maxey has 24 and Joel Embiid 23 for Philly, while Jalen Brunson has 20 but is 7-for-21 for NYK.
Huge minutes upcoming, for both sides, with Embiid on bench to start 4th. – 8:20 PM
After 3: Sixers 82, Knicks 79
The Knicks won the 2nd quarter 33-12.
The Sixers won the 3rd 36-21.
Tyrese Maxey has 24 and Joel Embiid 23 for Philly, while Jalen Brunson has 20 but is 7-for-21 for NYK.
Huge minutes upcoming, for both sides, with Embiid on bench to start 4th. – 8:20 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 82, Knicks 79 at the end of the third. Embiid with 23-8-4, which doesn’t tell the story of his passin gin the third quarter. Maxey with 24 and 4. Lowry with 15 points. Knicks are shooting 38 percent but still have a big 39-28 rebounding edge. – 8:20 PM
Sixers 82, Knicks 79 at the end of the third. Embiid with 23-8-4, which doesn’t tell the story of his passin gin the third quarter. Maxey with 24 and 4. Lowry with 15 points. Knicks are shooting 38 percent but still have a big 39-28 rebounding edge. – 8:20 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
I don’t know what near-death experience looks like but Joel Embiid jumping right over you but then tripping mid-air before he clears you has to count – 8:19 PM
I don’t know what near-death experience looks like but Joel Embiid jumping right over you but then tripping mid-air before he clears you has to count – 8:19 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Hart takes it right at Embiid and scores after Knicks got in the lane and kicked it out on consecutive possessions. Not sure Embiid is the rim protector he was before the injury. – 8:19 PM
Hart takes it right at Embiid and scores after Knicks got in the lane and kicked it out on consecutive possessions. Not sure Embiid is the rim protector he was before the injury. – 8:19 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Nick Nurse took one look at Embiid leaping like that and said “get the fuck in there Paul” – 8:19 PM
Nick Nurse took one look at Embiid leaping like that and said “get the fuck in there Paul” – 8:19 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid with the tough bounce pass 🔥
(via @sixers)
pic.twitter.com/dcbIPm7w4L – 8:15 PM
Joel Embiid with the tough bounce pass 🔥
(via @sixers)
pic.twitter.com/dcbIPm7w4L – 8:15 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers went from “Embiid is hobbling to the locker room season over” to “Embiid is back and throwing one-handed bounce outlet passes in transition as the Sixers take the lead” in the blink of an eye.
What a rollercoaster. – 8:13 PM
The Sixers went from “Embiid is hobbling to the locker room season over” to “Embiid is back and throwing one-handed bounce outlet passes in transition as the Sixers take the lead” in the blink of an eye.
What a rollercoaster. – 8:13 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid isn’t crossing halfcourt for Sixers free throws but he is slinging thru balls half the length of the court – 8:12 PM
Joel Embiid isn’t crossing halfcourt for Sixers free throws but he is slinging thru balls half the length of the court – 8:12 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Two sliiiick passes from Embiid to Oubre in the past couple minutes, and the Sixers are back in front. – 8:12 PM
Two sliiiick passes from Embiid to Oubre in the past couple minutes, and the Sixers are back in front. – 8:12 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Joel Embiid pulling out all the stops — Willis Reed coming out of the (wrong) tunnel; Now a Schilling bloody knee pad. – 8:11 PM
Joel Embiid pulling out all the stops — Willis Reed coming out of the (wrong) tunnel; Now a Schilling bloody knee pad. – 8:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
In the first quarter, Tom Thibodeau called an early timeout and New York came out of it involving Joel Embiid in actions regularly. After a big push here by Philly to get back into the game, curious to see if that happens again. – 8:06 PM
In the first quarter, Tom Thibodeau called an early timeout and New York came out of it involving Joel Embiid in actions regularly. After a big push here by Philly to get back into the game, curious to see if that happens again. – 8:06 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid playing a great floor game while barely being able to move.
Lowry playing an excellent game.
Maxey coming alive.
Down just 3 with 5:40 to play in the third. Big-time response to open this quarter. – 8:06 PM
Embiid playing a great floor game while barely being able to move.
Lowry playing an excellent game.
Maxey coming alive.
Down just 3 with 5:40 to play in the third. Big-time response to open this quarter. – 8:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Embiid came out to start the second half, and the #Sixers have pulled within five with 7:27 left in the third. #Knicks – 8:03 PM
Embiid came out to start the second half, and the #Sixers have pulled within five with 7:27 left in the third. #Knicks – 8:03 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Thought the ESPN broadcast (apologize, I didn’t catch the reporter’s name) made a great point:
This injury isn’t just about the healing or the conditioning; it’s about the human *trusting* his knee.
When Embiid feels something weird, there’s probably (understandably) some fear. – 8:00 PM
Thought the ESPN broadcast (apologize, I didn’t catch the reporter’s name) made a great point:
This injury isn’t just about the healing or the conditioning; it’s about the human *trusting* his knee.
When Embiid feels something weird, there’s probably (understandably) some fear. – 8:00 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Things have changed inside MSG. Embiid returned to start the second half and the 76ers have cut it to eight. – 7:56 PM
Things have changed inside MSG. Embiid returned to start the second half and the 76ers have cut it to eight. – 7:56 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
They’re gonna put Embiid in every PNR, to see how high Embiid will play, (he’s in drop) and get Brunson to play the numbers – 7:54 PM
They’re gonna put Embiid in every PNR, to see how high Embiid will play, (he’s in drop) and get Brunson to play the numbers – 7:54 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
That might be a hint of what’s coming — Anunoby drives it right at Embiid who never challenges the shot. – 7:51 PM
That might be a hint of what’s coming — Anunoby drives it right at Embiid who never challenges the shot. – 7:51 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid throws up an airball on his first shot — and is not moving well. – 7:50 PM
Embiid throws up an airball on his first shot — and is not moving well. – 7:50 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid is somehow back, and he airballs his first three – 7:50 PM
Joel Embiid is somehow back, and he airballs his first three – 7:50 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joe Embiid is back out on the floor. Looks like he’s going to start the second half after a big injury scare late in the second quarter. – 7:49 PM
Joe Embiid is back out on the floor. Looks like he’s going to start the second half after a big injury scare late in the second quarter. – 7:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid just walked back onto the court as the final seconds ticked off the halftime break, and it appears he’ll be returning to the game. – 7:49 PM
Joel Embiid just walked back onto the court as the final seconds ticked off the halftime break, and it appears he’ll be returning to the game. – 7:49 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid just came out of the tunnel about 20 seconds before the 2nd half was set to tip off. – 7:48 PM
Joel Embiid just came out of the tunnel about 20 seconds before the 2nd half was set to tip off. – 7:48 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Paul Reed is in the starters’ huddle and taking his warm-up shirt off, but Embiid just walked out of the locker room. – 7:48 PM
Paul Reed is in the starters’ huddle and taking his warm-up shirt off, but Embiid just walked out of the locker room. – 7:48 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
76ers were outscored 33-12 and Joel Embiid appeared to reinjure his left knee. That second quarter was as bad as it gets for a team. – 7:47 PM
76ers were outscored 33-12 and Joel Embiid appeared to reinjure his left knee. That second quarter was as bad as it gets for a team. – 7:47 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
12 points by Sixers in second quarter. 12. 12! Without Embiid, they’re all trying to play hero ball. Nick Nurse has a lot of work to do. – 7:37 PM
12 points by Sixers in second quarter. 12. 12! Without Embiid, they’re all trying to play hero ball. Nick Nurse has a lot of work to do. – 7:37 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
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Joel Embiid exits Game 1 of the playoffs with apparent leg injury nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 7:36 PM
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Joel Embiid exits Game 1 of the playoffs with apparent leg injury nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 7:36 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Knicks 58, Sixers 46
Knicks close the half with a 9-0 run after Joel Embiid goes down after an insane one-handed dunk after passing it to himself off the backboard. Obviously the massive question now is his status going forward.
Deuce McBride has 16 to lead NYK. – 7:34 PM
Halftime: Knicks 58, Sixers 46
Knicks close the half with a 9-0 run after Joel Embiid goes down after an insane one-handed dunk after passing it to himself off the backboard. Obviously the massive question now is his status going forward.
Deuce McBride has 16 to lead NYK. – 7:34 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Knicks outscored the Sixers 33-12 in that second quarter, putting the game in jeopardy as the Sixers trail by 12 heading into the break.
And yet, depending on what happens with Embiid, none of that seems particularly relevant. We’ll see if he comes out after halftime. – 7:34 PM
Knicks outscored the Sixers 33-12 in that second quarter, putting the game in jeopardy as the Sixers trail by 12 heading into the break.
And yet, depending on what happens with Embiid, none of that seems particularly relevant. We’ll see if he comes out after halftime. – 7:34 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Knicks 58, Sixers 46. Game flipped from a double-digit Sixers lead to a double-digit deficit, but obviously most pressing is the status of Embiid’s knee. Big stat: Knicks have 11 offensive rebounds, which is what they do. – 7:34 PM
Halftime: Knicks 58, Sixers 46. Game flipped from a double-digit Sixers lead to a double-digit deficit, but obviously most pressing is the status of Embiid’s knee. Big stat: Knicks have 11 offensive rebounds, which is what they do. – 7:34 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
It’s 58-46 Knicks at the half — huge lift from the bench and huge deflation for the Sixers and the series as we await word on Embiid. – 7:33 PM
It’s 58-46 Knicks at the half — huge lift from the bench and huge deflation for the Sixers and the series as we await word on Embiid. – 7:33 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
In non-Embiid news, Knicks role players (led by Deuce McBride) wiped away a pretty miserable half from Brunson. Being down double digits with Brunson that bad and Embiid now a huge question mark is pretty rough! – 7:33 PM
In non-Embiid news, Knicks role players (led by Deuce McBride) wiped away a pretty miserable half from Brunson. Being down double digits with Brunson that bad and Embiid now a huge question mark is pretty rough! – 7:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid at half:
18 PTS
16 MIN
Please be okay. pic.twitter.com/j6WzlXmexB – 7:30 PM
Embiid at half:
18 PTS
16 MIN
Please be okay. pic.twitter.com/j6WzlXmexB – 7:30 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
This is now twice in Embiid’s last three games that he has gone to the locker room before halftime because he aggravated his knee. Just clearly still a risky thing, even though he’s remained productive. – 7:30 PM
This is now twice in Embiid’s last three games that he has gone to the locker room before halftime because he aggravated his knee. Just clearly still a risky thing, even though he’s remained productive. – 7:30 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
What a play by Embiid. Hope he’s ok pic.twitter.com/yhgwzcDHFx – 7:29 PM
What a play by Embiid. Hope he’s ok pic.twitter.com/yhgwzcDHFx – 7:29 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Just a snapshot of Embiid’s career. Was absolutely dominant and propping his team up as a lot of them struggled, and now we all wait to see what the extent of the issue is after he leaves due to injury. Really feel for him. – 7:29 PM
Just a snapshot of Embiid’s career. Was absolutely dominant and propping his team up as a lot of them struggled, and now we all wait to see what the extent of the issue is after he leaves due to injury. Really feel for him. – 7:29 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid had 18 points in 16 minutes — stranger things have happened, but he didn’t go off the court like he was coming back in the game. – 7:28 PM
Embiid had 18 points in 16 minutes — stranger things have happened, but he didn’t go off the court like he was coming back in the game. – 7:28 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Embiid walked off gingerly. He came down awkwardly on his surgically repaired left knee. #76ers #knicks #Nba – 7:28 PM
Embiid walked off gingerly. He came down awkwardly on his surgically repaired left knee. #76ers #knicks #Nba – 7:28 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid is back up and walking gingerly back to the locker room. It looked like the knee hyper-extended during an off-the-backboard dunk. He laid on the ground for a solid few minutes before even trying to put weight on it. – 7:27 PM
Joel Embiid is back up and walking gingerly back to the locker room. It looked like the knee hyper-extended during an off-the-backboard dunk. He laid on the ground for a solid few minutes before even trying to put weight on it. – 7:27 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid was holding his left knee. He gets up with help finally and appears headed to the locker room. – 7:26 PM
Embiid was holding his left knee. He gets up with help finally and appears headed to the locker room. – 7:26 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
All the weight came down on Embiid’s left leg there. He walked right back through the tunnel after laying on the wood for a while. – 7:26 PM
All the weight came down on Embiid’s left leg there. He walked right back through the tunnel after laying on the wood for a while. – 7:26 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid after that wild putback off the backboard: “Oh my!”
Embiid when he hit the floor after that: “Oh my…”
He is up and walking off under his own power, but heading to the locker room (with 2:37 left before the break) – 7:26 PM
Embiid after that wild putback off the backboard: “Oh my!”
Embiid when he hit the floor after that: “Oh my…”
He is up and walking off under his own power, but heading to the locker room (with 2:37 left before the break) – 7:26 PM
Chris Iseman @ChrisIseman
Joel Embiid gets up and is walking gingerly off the court. Headed back to the locker room. – 7:26 PM
Joel Embiid gets up and is walking gingerly off the court. Headed back to the locker room. – 7:26 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid is being helped to the locker room. Significant turn of events in Game 1. – 7:26 PM
Joel Embiid is being helped to the locker room. Significant turn of events in Game 1. – 7:26 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
After a spectacular dunk off the backboard to himself, Joel Embiid is on the ground clutching his left knee. – 7:26 PM
After a spectacular dunk off the backboard to himself, Joel Embiid is on the ground clutching his left knee. – 7:26 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid goes down in pain after that crazy dunk. He’s being checked out underneath the basket. It didn’t look good. – 7:26 PM
Embiid goes down in pain after that crazy dunk. He’s being checked out underneath the basket. It didn’t look good. – 7:26 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid just threw himself a pass off the backboard and slammed it down but then went down and hasn’t gotten back up off the court. – 7:26 PM
Embiid just threw himself a pass off the backboard and slammed it down but then went down and hasn’t gotten back up off the court. – 7:26 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid is down and still laying on the court after he seemed to get hurt after pulling off one of the most amazing in-game self-alley oops I can remember – 7:25 PM
Joel Embiid is down and still laying on the court after he seemed to get hurt after pulling off one of the most amazing in-game self-alley oops I can remember – 7:25 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid just threw an alley oop to himself off the backboard then dunked it on Mitchell Robinson with one hand. Then he landed on the same left leg he had surgery on. He hasn’t gotten up since. – 7:25 PM
Joel Embiid just threw an alley oop to himself off the backboard then dunked it on Mitchell Robinson with one hand. Then he landed on the same left leg he had surgery on. He hasn’t gotten up since. – 7:25 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid just threw the ball off the backboard to himself, threw down an insane one-handed dunk, and then landed on his left leg and went down in pain.
New York scored at the other end and the Sixers call time with Embiid still down. – 7:25 PM
Joel Embiid just threw the ball off the backboard to himself, threw down an insane one-handed dunk, and then landed on his left leg and went down in pain.
New York scored at the other end and the Sixers call time with Embiid still down. – 7:25 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Joel Embiid has missed 5 of his last 6 shots after dominating in opening minutes. Mitchell Robinson had strong contests on some of Embiid’s misses. Robinson also forced Embiid into a turnover & grabbed off rebound that led to a Miles McBride 3. NYK is +17 with McBride on floor. – 7:23 PM
Joel Embiid has missed 5 of his last 6 shots after dominating in opening minutes. Mitchell Robinson had strong contests on some of Embiid’s misses. Robinson also forced Embiid into a turnover & grabbed off rebound that led to a Miles McBride 3. NYK is +17 with McBride on floor. – 7:23 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Mitchell Robinson has done a very good job staying in front of Embiid – and forces a double dribble now.Brunson give the Knicks their first lead since the opening minute – 42-40. – 7:17 PM
Mitchell Robinson has done a very good job staying in front of Embiid – and forces a double dribble now.Brunson give the Knicks their first lead since the opening minute – 42-40. – 7:17 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The non-Embiid minutes didn’t go great. Knicks erased a double-digit deficit to tie the game at 40 about midway through the period. – 7:15 PM
The non-Embiid minutes didn’t go great. Knicks erased a double-digit deficit to tie the game at 40 about midway through the period. – 7:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid checks in after five minutes on the bench.
Knicks in that stretch? Plus-9.
Another stat, along with offensive rebounding, to monitor as this series progresses. – 7:15 PM
Joel Embiid checks in after five minutes on the bench.
Knicks in that stretch? Plus-9.
Another stat, along with offensive rebounding, to monitor as this series progresses. – 7:15 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks have tied it up and Embiid is heading back into the game. – 7:14 PM
Knicks have tied it up and Embiid is heading back into the game. – 7:14 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid is about to check into the game with the score tied 40-40. He sat for a little over 5 minutes. – 7:14 PM
Joel Embiid is about to check into the game with the score tied 40-40. He sat for a little over 5 minutes. – 7:14 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid is walking to the scorer’s table and will check in at the next dead ball. – 7:14 PM
Joel Embiid is walking to the scorer’s table and will check in at the next dead ball. – 7:14 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
This is what the Knicks needed: Help for Jalen Brunson.
Joel Embiid sitting on the bench helps, too.
Knicks outscore Sixers, 11-6, in minutes Embiid and Brunson spend on the bench. Deuce McBride has 8 points and the bank is open for Bojan Bogdanovic.
16 bench points combined. – 7:09 PM
This is what the Knicks needed: Help for Jalen Brunson.
Joel Embiid sitting on the bench helps, too.
Knicks outscore Sixers, 11-6, in minutes Embiid and Brunson spend on the bench. Deuce McBride has 8 points and the bank is open for Bojan Bogdanovic.
16 bench points combined. – 7:09 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
I’m sure the airplane TV is a little behind live play, but I’m very curious to see how Philly handles the non-Embiid minutes – 7:09 PM
I’m sure the airplane TV is a little behind live play, but I’m very curious to see how Philly handles the non-Embiid minutes – 7:09 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The Knicks better win the non-Embiid minutes and they are so far. – 7:03 PM
The Knicks better win the non-Embiid minutes and they are so far. – 7:03 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks have to win these Embiid-less minutes to start the second. – 7:01 PM
Knicks have to win these Embiid-less minutes to start the second. – 7:01 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid had 15 points on 5-9 shooting while playing the entire first quarter. The Sixers are leading 34-25. – 6:59 PM
Embiid had 15 points on 5-9 shooting while playing the entire first quarter. The Sixers are leading 34-25. – 6:59 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks trail Sixers, 34-25, at the end of the first quarter. Joel Embiid is a menace, as expected.
– Embiid scored 15 Q1 points on 5/9 FG
– Brunson: 7 PTS, 2/8 FG
– Maxey: 7 PTS, 3/5 FG – 6:59 PM
Knicks trail Sixers, 34-25, at the end of the first quarter. Joel Embiid is a menace, as expected.
– Embiid scored 15 Q1 points on 5/9 FG
– Brunson: 7 PTS, 2/8 FG
– Maxey: 7 PTS, 3/5 FG – 6:59 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 34, Knicks 25 at the end of the first. Sixers shot 11-of-20 from the floor and led by as many as 13 points. Huge reason why is Embiid, who made five of his first seven shots and has 13 points. – 6:59 PM
Sixers 34, Knicks 25 at the end of the first. Sixers shot 11-of-20 from the floor and led by as many as 13 points. Huge reason why is Embiid, who made five of his first seven shots and has 13 points. – 6:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Sixers 34, Knicks 25
Joel Embiid plays the whole quarter and has 15 points for Philly, while the Knicks were led by 7 points from Jalen Brunson, and went 4-for-13 on 2s.
Key thing to watch in this series: Knicks had 5 first quarter offensive rebounds. – 6:58 PM
After 1: Sixers 34, Knicks 25
Joel Embiid plays the whole quarter and has 15 points for Philly, while the Knicks were led by 7 points from Jalen Brunson, and went 4-for-13 on 2s.
Key thing to watch in this series: Knicks had 5 first quarter offensive rebounds. – 6:58 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid finished that first quarter with 15 points on 5-8 shooting, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. He played the full 12.
Sixers shot 5-11 from 3 and dished out 7 assists (to 2 turnovers) and will take a 34-25 heading into the second.
Now to see how the non-Embiid minutes go. – 6:58 PM
Joel Embiid finished that first quarter with 15 points on 5-8 shooting, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. He played the full 12.
Sixers shot 5-11 from 3 and dished out 7 assists (to 2 turnovers) and will take a 34-25 heading into the second.
Now to see how the non-Embiid minutes go. – 6:58 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
76ers 34, Knicks 25 after one. Embiid was 5 for 9 for 15 points. Looked much better than in most of the play-in game. – 6:58 PM
76ers 34, Knicks 25 after one. Embiid was 5 for 9 for 15 points. Looked much better than in most of the play-in game. – 6:58 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid completely controlled the game in the first quarter. 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and a decent amount of trash talking.
Sixers up 9. – 6:57 PM
Embiid completely controlled the game in the first quarter. 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and a decent amount of trash talking.
Sixers up 9. – 6:57 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Obviously the jersey grab makes you think there should be a call for Embiid there, but they also let Larry Nance Jr. stiff-arm a dude for a loose ball last night.
They’re allowing a ton of physicality (right or wrong, good or bad, etc), gonna have to be physical right back. – 6:47 PM
Obviously the jersey grab makes you think there should be a call for Embiid there, but they also let Larry Nance Jr. stiff-arm a dude for a loose ball last night.
They’re allowing a ton of physicality (right or wrong, good or bad, etc), gonna have to be physical right back. – 6:47 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
And the challenge is successful – first shot at Foster, who they are countering better than Embiid and Maxey so far. – 6:46 PM
And the challenge is successful – first shot at Foster, who they are countering better than Embiid and Maxey so far. – 6:46 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid has accounted for 70% of the team’s 20 points. He has 11 points and one assist with three points created from his assist. The Sixers lead by five points with 3:53 left in the first quarter. They are shooting 50%. – 6:45 PM
Embiid has accounted for 70% of the team’s 20 points. He has 11 points and one assist with three points created from his assist. The Sixers lead by five points with 3:53 left in the first quarter. They are shooting 50%. – 6:45 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
OG Anunoby picks up his 2nd foul in the first quarter fighting over a Joel Embiid screen. Thibs is leaving him out there. – 6:39 PM
OG Anunoby picks up his 2nd foul in the first quarter fighting over a Joel Embiid screen. Thibs is leaving him out there. – 6:39 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Coming out of the timeout Embiid was huddling with Scott Foster. Maybe telling him, “Did you see the Knicks game notes on the officials?” – 6:38 PM
Coming out of the timeout Embiid was huddling with Scott Foster. Maybe telling him, “Did you see the Knicks game notes on the officials?” – 6:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Dream start for Philly, which gets 9 straight points from Joel Embiid early and leaps out to a 17-7 lead. Embiid looking quite comfortable early on. – 6:35 PM
Dream start for Philly, which gets 9 straight points from Joel Embiid early and leaps out to a 17-7 lead. Embiid looking quite comfortable early on. – 6:35 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
76ers are utilizing that Embiid/Maxey 2-man game to get Maxey space with OG Anunoby covering him. Maxey has sometimes had issue in half-court with bigger defenders. Embiid’s screens are sticky, and Anunoby is slower to get back to Maxey, opening up a layup + a 3 for him so far. – 6:34 PM
76ers are utilizing that Embiid/Maxey 2-man game to get Maxey space with OG Anunoby covering him. Maxey has sometimes had issue in half-court with bigger defenders. Embiid’s screens are sticky, and Anunoby is slower to get back to Maxey, opening up a layup + a 3 for him so far. – 6:34 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid’s first 3 minutes of playoff basketball:
9 PTS
3-3 FG
1-1 3FG
2-2 FT – 6:31 PM
Joel Embiid’s first 3 minutes of playoff basketball:
9 PTS
3-3 FG
1-1 3FG
2-2 FT – 6:31 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid with the first 9 points of the game for the Sixers: top of the key three, then back to back and-1s. Sixers up 9-5 early on here at MSG. – 6:29 PM
Joel Embiid with the first 9 points of the game for the Sixers: top of the key three, then back to back and-1s. Sixers up 9-5 early on here at MSG. – 6:29 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Really strong start from Embiid with the 76ers’ first nine points so far. – 6:29 PM
Really strong start from Embiid with the 76ers’ first nine points so far. – 6:29 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid is eating to start the game — 9 straight to open it up for Philly. – 6:29 PM
Embiid is eating to start the game — 9 straight to open it up for Philly. – 6:29 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson with a killer crossover on Maxey for the pull-up two. Then Joel Embiid gets the and one on OG Anunoby. – 6:29 PM
Jalen Brunson with a killer crossover on Maxey for the pull-up two. Then Joel Embiid gets the and one on OG Anunoby. – 6:29 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid took his cornrows out. I guess it’s #BackToBusinessFlow for him. We’re about to find out. – 6:25 PM
Embiid took his cornrows out. I guess it’s #BackToBusinessFlow for him. We’re about to find out. – 6:25 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
MSG secret weapon – wearing out Embiid by making him walk up the runway pic.twitter.com/q0hmIPDSwY – 6:11 PM
MSG secret weapon – wearing out Embiid by making him walk up the runway pic.twitter.com/q0hmIPDSwY – 6:11 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid will drop __ points in Game 1 vs. the Knicks 👀 pic.twitter.com/ONuPwosVx4 – 5:44 PM
Joel Embiid will drop __ points in Game 1 vs. the Knicks 👀 pic.twitter.com/ONuPwosVx4 – 5:44 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters vs Knicks
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Maxey – 5:37 PM
Sixers starters vs Knicks
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Maxey – 5:37 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers starters: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre Jr, Harris and Embiid.
No change from the play-in game against the Heat. – 5:36 PM
Sixers starters: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre Jr, Harris and Embiid.
No change from the play-in game against the Heat. – 5:36 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid is available for Game 1 in New York.
Sixers’ starters: Maxey-Lowry-Oubre-Harris-Embiid – 5:35 PM
Joel Embiid is available for Game 1 in New York.
Sixers’ starters: Maxey-Lowry-Oubre-Harris-Embiid – 5:35 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Key for Sixers vs NYK is Tyrese Maxey. Embiid should dominate, but will also tire, & Knicks will look to take advantage. Maxey can’t let himself be intimidated, or hesitate. Big boy pants time. – 5:15 PM
Key for Sixers vs NYK is Tyrese Maxey. Embiid should dominate, but will also tire, & Knicks will look to take advantage. Maxey can’t let himself be intimidated, or hesitate. Big boy pants time. – 5:15 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Joel Embiid is rehabbing his knee. Why are they making him walk up this long MSG tunnel? pic.twitter.com/LgJsVDSXEA – 5:10 PM
Joel Embiid is rehabbing his knee. Why are they making him walk up this long MSG tunnel? pic.twitter.com/LgJsVDSXEA – 5:10 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse is asked if he’s learned anything about coaching against Joel Embiid in the playoffs in the past that he’d like to see Embiid do better now.
“Absolutely. And I will not be sharing them.” – 4:37 PM
Nick Nurse is asked if he’s learned anything about coaching against Joel Embiid in the playoffs in the past that he’d like to see Embiid do better now.
“Absolutely. And I will not be sharing them.” – 4:37 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Among these five storylines to watch in what should be a super-fun Sixers-Knicks first-round series: Defending Jalen Brunson, Buddy Hield’s first playoffs and, of course, Joel Embiid.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 1:36 PM
Among these five storylines to watch in what should be a super-fun Sixers-Knicks first-round series: Defending Jalen Brunson, Buddy Hield’s first playoffs and, of course, Joel Embiid.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 1:36 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Very interesting that Jonathan Isaac is back in the starting lineup for Orlando. Even though Orlando lost, he did as good of a job covering Joel Embiid last week as I’ve seen. – 1:15 PM
Very interesting that Jonathan Isaac is back in the starting lineup for Orlando. Even though Orlando lost, he did as good of a job covering Joel Embiid last week as I’ve seen. – 1:15 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks game plan — How will Knicks defend 76ers’ Joel Embiid in first-round playoff series? newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 12:03 PM
Knicks game plan — How will Knicks defend 76ers’ Joel Embiid in first-round playoff series? newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 12:03 PM
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Noah Levick: Nick Nurse said Joel Embiid told him his left knee felt “pretty good” today. -via Twitter @NoahLevick / April 21, 2024
Former Olympic silver medalist, Fred Weis, the victim of the notorious “dunk of death” by Vince Carter, didn’t hold back, talking about Embiid on his radio show at the French station RMC. As Weis said: “I consider this boy a great player as much as he is a dirty guy. I hate him for the things that he did. I think he doesn’t have any respect for France and also for all the people who are asking for a French passport and don’t get it. And under the pretext that he is a great athlete, he got it. I find it scandalous, I find it embarrassing. I don’t care about his excuses, cause they are his words, and his words mean nothing”. -via EuroHoops.net / April 21, 2024
The former player turned television analyst explained why without holding any punches also about the decision of France to try to use him in the national team: “We must put in context one thing: Joel Embiid is an extraordinary basketball player. He was the MVP of the NBA last year and that’s why France decided to give him the passport last summer because, on the sporting level, we would have amazing gains. For me, we are living in an era of sports business and now we are choosing the national team, pretty much the way we are choosing our club. Who gives me the better offer? Who is giving me the best chance to win? I will go there. And unfortunately, that’s accepted pretty much everywhere”. -via EuroHoops.net / April 21, 2024
