A dominant Joel Embiid performance and a sharpshooting night from Tyrese Maxey helped the 76ers defeat the Raptors in Toronto, signaling renewed momentum for a once-injured Philadelphia lineup.
A dominant second-half surge from Joel Embiid helped the Philadelphia 76ers stave off elimination with a Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics.
Philadelphia will be without Joel Embiid for at least three games after a right oblique strain, forcing the 76ers to navigate a critical stretch without their franchise center.
After a narrow win and an uneven season, Joel Embiid called on Philadelphia’s front office to stay aggressive at the trade deadline as the team searches for the pieces needed to contend.
Joel Embiid delivered a dominant 40-point performance as the 76ers defeated the Pelicans 124-114, rallying around their star center after Paul George’s suspension left a key void in the lineup.
Joel Embiid flashed vintage form with a powerful dunk as Philadelphia pulled away late to beat Orlando on the road.