Joel Embiid thought Sixers Game 2 loss was worse than Game 7 loss against the Raptors
“This is worse than Game 7,” Embiid, wearing dark glasses, said a couple of minutes later. Everyone knew what he meant. The Sixers have bad memories of opponent playoff 3s bouncing on the rim, and bouncing, and falling through. This was after Embiid pulled out his phone and showed reporters a picture of Brunson, before the ball was inbounded on the critical play, holding a generous portion of Maxey’s jersey in his hand.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
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Dave Early @DavidEarly
Knicks net 2 blown calls in the NBA official 2 minute report.
Embiid shoulda been called for a foul on DDV.
OG shoulda got nailed for 3 seconds.
2 fouls against Maxey on the inbound.
3 vs. 1
Knicks up 2-0* – 7:12 PM
Knicks net 2 blown calls in the NBA official 2 minute report.
Embiid shoulda been called for a foul on DDV.
OG shoulda got nailed for 3 seconds.
2 fouls against Maxey on the inbound.
3 vs. 1
Knicks up 2-0* – 7:12 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The last 2 minute report from Game 2 says refs made 2 incorrect no calls on the late Maxey inbounds. Says Brunson fouled him on the inbounds pass and Hart fouled him causing him to fall.
Also says Embiid should have been called for a foul on DiVincenzo with 34.7 seconds to go. – 5:21 PM
The last 2 minute report from Game 2 says refs made 2 incorrect no calls on the late Maxey inbounds. Says Brunson fouled him on the inbounds pass and Hart fouled him causing him to fall.
Also says Embiid should have been called for a foul on DiVincenzo with 34.7 seconds to go. – 5:21 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then, everything unraveled, leaving the Sixers searching for answers going back to Philly. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3U38QOA – 5:00 PM
PMers: The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then, everything unraveled, leaving the Sixers searching for answers going back to Philly. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3U38QOA – 5:00 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
I wrote about Joel Embiid, and all the ways he can still dominate a basketball game even when he isn’t near his physical peak: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/23/… – 4:40 PM
I wrote about Joel Embiid, and all the ways he can still dominate a basketball game even when he isn’t near his physical peak: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/23/… – 4:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Maxey and Embiid have only lost four games together since January 1st.
Three of the losses have been against the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/jM0OtmMmYq – 2:45 PM
Maxey and Embiid have only lost four games together since January 1st.
Three of the losses have been against the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/jM0OtmMmYq – 2:45 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Back from New York! We are unpacking last night’s loss on today’s @PHLY_Sixers show at 2:30.
—The aftermath of a devastating loss
—Potential rotation changes
—People being complete morons about Embiid
Hang out with us!
youtube.com/live/Pugonyf5s… pic.twitter.com/zsoHNPGZBW – 2:14 PM
Back from New York! We are unpacking last night’s loss on today’s @PHLY_Sixers show at 2:30.
—The aftermath of a devastating loss
—Potential rotation changes
—People being complete morons about Embiid
Hang out with us!
youtube.com/live/Pugonyf5s… pic.twitter.com/zsoHNPGZBW – 2:14 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
LeBron James, Nick Nurse, Joel Embiid, Drew Hanlen, and holy moly even die hard Knicks fan, Process hater Stephen A. Smith had to admit: the #Sixers got robbed at MSG.
Yet another J. Goble controversy involving #NewYorkForever this year.
libertyballers.com/2024/4/23/2413… – 1:36 PM
LeBron James, Nick Nurse, Joel Embiid, Drew Hanlen, and holy moly even die hard Knicks fan, Process hater Stephen A. Smith had to admit: the #Sixers got robbed at MSG.
Yet another J. Goble controversy involving #NewYorkForever this year.
libertyballers.com/2024/4/23/2413… – 1:36 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then, everything unraveled. How did Philly cough up Game 2, and find itself, again, in early playoff trouble? In @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5437316/2024/0… – 12:00 PM
The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then, everything unraveled. How did Philly cough up Game 2, and find itself, again, in early playoff trouble? In @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5437316/2024/0… – 12:00 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Another #HahnSolo edition of @BartAndHahn today!
— #Knicks greatest playoff ending since _?
— Embiid guarantees Sixers will win series.
— Can #NYR continue Garden magic tonight?
— Meanwhile #Isles epic collapse…
Calls: 1-800-919-3776
Stream it here: player.amperwave.net/9456 pic.twitter.com/pDsH1ZBIHn – 11:50 AM
Another #HahnSolo edition of @BartAndHahn today!
— #Knicks greatest playoff ending since _?
— Embiid guarantees Sixers will win series.
— Can #NYR continue Garden magic tonight?
— Meanwhile #Isles epic collapse…
Calls: 1-800-919-3776
Stream it here: player.amperwave.net/9456 pic.twitter.com/pDsH1ZBIHn – 11:50 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
It’s far from controversial to believe that the 76ers can come back to win this series if Joel Embiid is who he was in Game 2.
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/23/… – 11:25 AM
It’s far from controversial to believe that the 76ers can come back to win this series if Joel Embiid is who he was in Game 2.
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/23/… – 11:25 AM
Sopan Deb @SopanDeb
For Cs fans, Knicks/Sixers has everything. Brunson slander. Embiid slander. Fans on both teams being mad at the refs to compensate for their own teams not executing. One team going out in embarrassing fashion in the first round. The other doing so in the second round. Good stuff. – 10:49 AM
For Cs fans, Knicks/Sixers has everything. Brunson slander. Embiid slander. Fans on both teams being mad at the refs to compensate for their own teams not executing. One team going out in embarrassing fashion in the first round. The other doing so in the second round. Good stuff. – 10:49 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid sounds off with 76ers in 0-2 hole vs. Knicks: ‘We’re going to win this series’ cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 9:54 AM
Joel Embiid sounds off with 76ers in 0-2 hole vs. Knicks: ‘We’re going to win this series’ cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 9:54 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
One last note on that before getting onto writing another story…Josh Hart played 48 minutes and in the 48th minute hustled to double Maxey, ripped away the ball and then was heading for the offensive rebound — making Embiid box him out and clear a path for Hartensten. – 9:32 AM
One last note on that before getting onto writing another story…Josh Hart played 48 minutes and in the 48th minute hustled to double Maxey, ripped away the ball and then was heading for the offensive rebound — making Embiid box him out and clear a path for Hartensten. – 9:32 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
The Sixers are down 0-2 and just suffered through one of the most shocking endings in recent NBA playoff history.
But they still have Joel Embiid, who looked good enough in Game 2 to inspire optimism about Philly actually winning this series: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/23/… – 9:19 AM
The Sixers are down 0-2 and just suffered through one of the most shocking endings in recent NBA playoff history.
But they still have Joel Embiid, who looked good enough in Game 2 to inspire optimism about Philly actually winning this series: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/23/… – 9:19 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
The Knicks are presenting a huge problem for the 76ers on the offensive glass so far in the series
They were one of the best offensive rebounding teams of the past decade in the regular season, plus they have Mitchell Robinson back and Embiid isn’t 100% healthy pic.twitter.com/vUuoylpxdk – 8:30 AM
The Knicks are presenting a huge problem for the 76ers on the offensive glass so far in the series
They were one of the best offensive rebounding teams of the past decade in the regular season, plus they have Mitchell Robinson back and Embiid isn’t 100% healthy pic.twitter.com/vUuoylpxdk – 8:30 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
“I told him, respectfully, I told him to stop bitching about calls.”
Joel Embiid responding to Nick Nurse’s complaints about the officiating after Game 2 of Sixers-Raptors first-round series in 2022 pic.twitter.com/x8OdPRfMsA – 8:24 AM
“I told him, respectfully, I told him to stop bitching about calls.”
Joel Embiid responding to Nick Nurse’s complaints about the officiating after Game 2 of Sixers-Raptors first-round series in 2022 pic.twitter.com/x8OdPRfMsA – 8:24 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Down 0-2, Sixers’ Joel Embiid guarantees series win over Knicks
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 7:46 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Down 0-2, Sixers’ Joel Embiid guarantees series win over Knicks
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 7:46 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then…everything unraveled. How did Philly cough up Game 2, and find itself, again, in early playoff trouble? In @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5437316/2024/0… – 7:00 AM
The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then…everything unraveled. How did Philly cough up Game 2, and find itself, again, in early playoff trouble? In @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5437316/2024/0… – 7:00 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers-Knicks takeaways: Joel Embiid needed to score more in fourth quarter, rebound better, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:45 AM
Sixers-Knicks takeaways: Joel Embiid needed to score more in fourth quarter, rebound better, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:45 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Sixers were screwed…three times!
Embiid & Maxey did enough to win
Milk carton Buddy Hield
Two guys showed up
Ranger quietly one of best in baseball go.audacy.com/KvmeKBKL1Ib – 6:29 AM
Sixers were screwed…three times!
Embiid & Maxey did enough to win
Milk carton Buddy Hield
Two guys showed up
Ranger quietly one of best in baseball go.audacy.com/KvmeKBKL1Ib – 6:29 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Joel Embiid: Like I said, that’s f*cking unacceptable sportando.basketball/en/joel-embiid… – 6:03 AM
Joel Embiid: Like I said, that’s f*cking unacceptable sportando.basketball/en/joel-embiid… – 6:03 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Joel Embiid guarantees #76ers will win series after crushing loss to #Knicks: ‘We’re the better team’ #nba nypost.com/2024/04/23/spo… via @nypostsports – 5:47 AM
Joel Embiid guarantees #76ers will win series after crushing loss to #Knicks: ‘We’re the better team’ #nba nypost.com/2024/04/23/spo… via @nypostsports – 5:47 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers-Knicks takeaways: Joel Embiid has to show up in fourth quarters, rebound better, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:16 AM
Sixers-Knicks takeaways: Joel Embiid has to show up in fourth quarters, rebound better, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:16 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story here on the catastrophic, controversial Game 2 finish out of a nightmare for the Sixers, including postgame reaction from Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:49 AM
New story here on the catastrophic, controversial Game 2 finish out of a nightmare for the Sixers, including postgame reaction from Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:49 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story here on the catastrophic, controversial Game 2 finish out of a nightmare for the Sixers, including postgame reaction from Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:32 AM
New story here on the catastrophic, controversial Game 2 finish out of a nightmare for the Sixers, including postgame reaction from Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:32 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Joel Embiid vows #76ers will win series after crushing loss to #Knicks: ‘We’re the better team’ #nba nypost.com/2024/04/23/spo… via @nypostsports – 1:10 AM
Joel Embiid vows #76ers will win series after crushing loss to #Knicks: ‘We’re the better team’ #nba nypost.com/2024/04/23/spo… via @nypostsports – 1:10 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: After the Philadelphia 76ers saw a precious road win slip through their fingers in the most dramatic of fashions in Game 2, Joel Embiid delivered a guarantee for what lies ahead.
“We’re good,” Embiid said. “We’re going to win this series.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:07 AM
New ESPN story: After the Philadelphia 76ers saw a precious road win slip through their fingers in the most dramatic of fashions in Game 2, Joel Embiid delivered a guarantee for what lies ahead.
“We’re good,” Embiid said. “We’re going to win this series.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:07 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 69 points, 19 rebounds, and 16 assists in Game 2.
But, a great game ended in controversy. And the Sixers find themselves on the ropes.
Inside the Sixers’ Game 2 loss @973ESPN:
973espn.com/sixers-lose-he… – 12:04 AM
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 69 points, 19 rebounds, and 16 assists in Game 2.
But, a great game ended in controversy. And the Sixers find themselves on the ropes.
Inside the Sixers’ Game 2 loss @973ESPN:
973espn.com/sixers-lose-he… – 12:04 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid, on how his team can bounce back from this loss:
“We’re good. We’re going to win this series.
“We are going to win this. We know what we got to fix. We did a better job today, so we are going to fix it.
“We are the better team. We’re going to keep fighting.” – 11:24 PM
Joel Embiid, on how his team can bounce back from this loss:
“We’re good. We’re going to win this series.
“We are going to win this. We know what we got to fix. We did a better job today, so we are going to fix it.
“We are the better team. We’re going to keep fighting.” – 11:24 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
After the Game 2 loss tonight, Joel Embiid went on a tirade as he ripped the officials. He also guaranteed that Philadelphia will win this series. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/22/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:15 PM
After the Game 2 loss tonight, Joel Embiid went on a tirade as he ripped the officials. He also guaranteed that Philadelphia will win this series. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/22/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:15 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Joel Embiid: “We should be 2-0. So we’re good. We’re going to win this series. We’re going to win this. We know what we’ve got to fix. We did a better job today, so we’re going to fix it. But we’re the better team and we’re gonna keep fighting.” #76ers #Knicks – 11:12 PM
Joel Embiid: “We should be 2-0. So we’re good. We’re going to win this series. We’re going to win this. We know what we’ve got to fix. We did a better job today, so we’re going to fix it. But we’re the better team and we’re gonna keep fighting.” #76ers #Knicks – 11:12 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid: “We’re gonna win this series. We’re gonna win this. We know what we’ve got to fix. We did a better job today, so we’re gonna fix it. We’re the better team and we’re gonna keep fighting.” – 11:11 PM
Joel Embiid: “We’re gonna win this series. We’re gonna win this. We know what we’ve got to fix. We did a better job today, so we’re gonna fix it. We’re the better team and we’re gonna keep fighting.” – 11:11 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Joel Embiid: “We’re gonna win this series…. We know what we’ve got to fix…. We’re the better team and we’re gonna keep fighting.” pic.twitter.com/uSAEBoyr12 – 11:05 PM
Joel Embiid: “We’re gonna win this series…. We know what we’ve got to fix…. We’re the better team and we’re gonna keep fighting.” pic.twitter.com/uSAEBoyr12 – 11:05 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
This just in: Embiid and Leonard are listed as questionable for the Olympics… – 10:57 PM
This just in: Embiid and Leonard are listed as questionable for the Olympics… – 10:57 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Would have been an amazing win for Philly to pull that out with Embiid needing a golf cart to change ends in the 2nd half. Instead … agony. – 10:30 PM
Would have been an amazing win for Philly to pull that out with Embiid needing a golf cart to change ends in the 2nd half. Instead … agony. – 10:30 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Joel Embiid in his current state can’t keep Isaiah Hartenstein off the offensive glass and that really was the difference. Give IH credit. He was a difference maker. – 10:14 PM
Joel Embiid in his current state can’t keep Isaiah Hartenstein off the offensive glass and that really was the difference. Give IH credit. He was a difference maker. – 10:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points tonight:
35 — Maxey
34 — Embiid
32 — Rest of the 76ers pic.twitter.com/EgMzXCTA1q – 10:12 PM
Points tonight:
35 — Maxey
34 — Embiid
32 — Rest of the 76ers pic.twitter.com/EgMzXCTA1q – 10:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid tonight:
34 PTS
11 REB (1 in 2nd half)
6 AST
12-29 FG
His ninth consecutive playoff game shooting under 50 FG%. pic.twitter.com/7Lxgi55m1W – 10:12 PM
Embiid tonight:
34 PTS
11 REB (1 in 2nd half)
6 AST
12-29 FG
His ninth consecutive playoff game shooting under 50 FG%. pic.twitter.com/7Lxgi55m1W – 10:12 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Maxey misses a layup he’s made a thousand times, Embiid misses a desperation 3, and the Sixers will fall to 0-2 in their series against the Knicks as they drop this one in 104-101 after holding a 101-96 lead with 40 seconds left. – 10:11 PM
Maxey misses a layup he’s made a thousand times, Embiid misses a desperation 3, and the Sixers will fall to 0-2 in their series against the Knicks as they drop this one in 104-101 after holding a 101-96 lead with 40 seconds left. – 10:11 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Hart left Maxey way too open here. Hartenstein had Embiid fairly contained on his own with time running out pic.twitter.com/Sg3gcPH6qg – 10:04 PM
Hart left Maxey way too open here. Hartenstein had Embiid fairly contained on his own with time running out pic.twitter.com/Sg3gcPH6qg – 10:04 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
We’ve been talking a lot about Embiid and Maxey, which makes sense since they’ve combined for 69 of the Sixers’ 100 points, and have 16 assists between them on top of that.
But if the Sixers pull out this comeback, Tobias Harris’ 4th quarter defense has been crucial. – 10:03 PM
We’ve been talking a lot about Embiid and Maxey, which makes sense since they’ve combined for 69 of the Sixers’ 100 points, and have 16 assists between them on top of that.
But if the Sixers pull out this comeback, Tobias Harris’ 4th quarter defense has been crucial. – 10:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey with a jumper to give Philadelphia the lead, and then a huge 3-pointer off an assist from Joel Embiid to give the 76ers a 100-96 lead with 1:09 remaining. Maxey, who was questionable this morning, has 35 – including 15 in the fourth. – 10:02 PM
Tyrese Maxey with a jumper to give Philadelphia the lead, and then a huge 3-pointer off an assist from Joel Embiid to give the 76ers a 100-96 lead with 1:09 remaining. Maxey, who was questionable this morning, has 35 – including 15 in the fourth. – 10:02 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Embiid hobbling on one leg went like 7 straight PHI possessions without going inside the 3-pt arc. Won’t rebound on free throws. pic.twitter.com/c3axyv2EiH – 9:56 PM
Embiid hobbling on one leg went like 7 straight PHI possessions without going inside the 3-pt arc. Won’t rebound on free throws. pic.twitter.com/c3axyv2EiH – 9:56 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
joel embiid is basically playing on one leg and STILL getting buckets pic.twitter.com/mhyUjpJkxE – 9:53 PM
joel embiid is basically playing on one leg and STILL getting buckets pic.twitter.com/mhyUjpJkxE – 9:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
And fourth-quarter Maxey is here. Another driving finish ties this at 94 with less than four to play.
Worth noting: Joel Embiid was limping while jogging down the floor after hitting the deck on that last defensive possession – 9:52 PM
And fourth-quarter Maxey is here. Another driving finish ties this at 94 with less than four to play.
Worth noting: Joel Embiid was limping while jogging down the floor after hitting the deck on that last defensive possession – 9:52 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
A lot of focus on Joel Embiid, and he for sure had some bad shots and tough stretches early in the 4th, but the Sixers are getting precisely zero on offense if it’s not Maxey or Embiid creating them. Carrying the Sixers to a 94-94 tie with 3:49 left. – 9:52 PM
A lot of focus on Joel Embiid, and he for sure had some bad shots and tough stretches early in the 4th, but the Sixers are getting precisely zero on offense if it’s not Maxey or Embiid creating them. Carrying the Sixers to a 94-94 tie with 3:49 left. – 9:52 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid just dove to the floor saving a rebound, and the play resulted in a bucket for the 76ers, who tie the game at 94 with 3:49 to go in Q4.
Embiid, however, came up limping when he got up. – 9:52 PM
Joel Embiid just dove to the floor saving a rebound, and the play resulted in a bucket for the 76ers, who tie the game at 94 with 3:49 to go in Q4.
Embiid, however, came up limping when he got up. – 9:52 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
If Philly goes down 2-0, they should pull the plug on Embiid. It’s really not worth it to push this any further. – 9:47 PM
If Philly goes down 2-0, they should pull the plug on Embiid. It’s really not worth it to push this any further. – 9:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Great job by Robinson to jam up Embiid knowing he wanted the jumper and can’t drive.
That was a bummer seeing Embiid really want to sprint back for a chase-down block but he just couldn’t.
Bogdanovic was such a huuuuge pickup. That first 3 was pristine. – 9:40 PM
Great job by Robinson to jam up Embiid knowing he wanted the jumper and can’t drive.
That was a bummer seeing Embiid really want to sprint back for a chase-down block but he just couldn’t.
Bogdanovic was such a huuuuge pickup. That first 3 was pristine. – 9:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Bojan Bogdanovic hits back-to-back 3s and New York jumps out to an 85-78 lead here in the fourth quarter.
Philly trying to take advantage of the non-Brunson minutes with both Maxey and Embiid on the court but Knicks are plus-2 so far in this stint. – 9:38 PM
Bojan Bogdanovic hits back-to-back 3s and New York jumps out to an 85-78 lead here in the fourth quarter.
Philly trying to take advantage of the non-Brunson minutes with both Maxey and Embiid on the court but Knicks are plus-2 so far in this stint. – 9:38 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks put Brunson on the bench to start the fourth — while Embiid is back for Sixers and the 5-point lead is down to 1 in just 74 seconds and Thibs is calling time. Bogey coming in – 9:33 PM
Knicks put Brunson on the bench to start the fourth — while Embiid is back for Sixers and the 5-point lead is down to 1 in just 74 seconds and Thibs is calling time. Bogey coming in – 9:33 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks lead 76ers, 79-74, after Q3:
– Josh Hart has a team high 21 points and 13 rebounds
– Brunson: 19 points, 6/21 FG
– Embiid: 29 points
– Maxey: 20 points
Knicks win Q3, 30-21. – 9:27 PM
Knicks lead 76ers, 79-74, after Q3:
– Josh Hart has a team high 21 points and 13 rebounds
– Brunson: 19 points, 6/21 FG
– Embiid: 29 points
– Maxey: 20 points
Knicks win Q3, 30-21. – 9:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Knicks 79, 76ers 74
Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are a combined 7-for-11 from 3.
The rest of the team? 0-for-10.
Philly has 49 points from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and has done a tremendous job on the offensive glass so far, outrebounding the Knicks there. – 9:27 PM
After 3: Knicks 79, 76ers 74
Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are a combined 7-for-11 from 3.
The rest of the team? 0-for-10.
Philly has 49 points from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and has done a tremendous job on the offensive glass so far, outrebounding the Knicks there. – 9:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid is coming back in here for the final 29 seconds of the third quarter.
Philly was -5 with him on the bench in 3.5 minutes. – 9:23 PM
Joel Embiid is coming back in here for the final 29 seconds of the third quarter.
Philly was -5 with him on the bench in 3.5 minutes. – 9:23 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid is about to check back in with 30 seconds left in the 3rd and the Sixers trailing by 4. Wonder if the plan here is to play him for the rest of the game. – 9:23 PM
Joel Embiid is about to check back in with 30 seconds left in the 3rd and the Sixers trailing by 4. Wonder if the plan here is to play him for the rest of the game. – 9:23 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Sixers just getting pummeled in the non-Embiid minutes again. Paul Reed just can’t do anything. – 9:23 PM
Sixers just getting pummeled in the non-Embiid minutes again. Paul Reed just can’t do anything. – 9:23 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid has scored 11 of the Sixers’ 14 points so far here in the 3rd (the only other being a Lowry 3), and he just headed to the bench. The Knicks took their first lead of the game on a Brunson layup, and lead 68-67 with 4 minutes left in the 3rd. Crucial stretch coming up. – 9:16 PM
Joel Embiid has scored 11 of the Sixers’ 14 points so far here in the 3rd (the only other being a Lowry 3), and he just headed to the bench. The Knicks took their first lead of the game on a Brunson layup, and lead 68-67 with 4 minutes left in the 3rd. Crucial stretch coming up. – 9:16 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Great way for the Knicks to take advantage of Embiid sagging off Hartenstein. Turn him into a handoff hub to set up corner 3’s. pic.twitter.com/FrhK8VCFpP – 9:16 PM
Great way for the Knicks to take advantage of Embiid sagging off Hartenstein. Turn him into a handoff hub to set up corner 3’s. pic.twitter.com/FrhK8VCFpP – 9:16 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Very dangerous stretch here with Embiid hitting the bench and Brunson still on the floor. Not sure what the plan is here — Embiid coming back before quarter ends or Nurse trying to use him most/all fourth. Gotta get it right. – 9:15 PM
Very dangerous stretch here with Embiid hitting the bench and Brunson still on the floor. Not sure what the plan is here — Embiid coming back before quarter ends or Nurse trying to use him most/all fourth. Gotta get it right. – 9:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid checking out earlier than usual here in the third quarter. Philly was even in his minutes on the bench in the first half. – 9:14 PM
Joel Embiid checking out earlier than usual here in the third quarter. Philly was even in his minutes on the bench in the first half. – 9:14 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks win the challenge. Joel Embiid wins the jump ball, but Donte DiVincenzo intercepts the pass and gets a free lane to the rim. Lowry fouls him from behind, and DDV makes both free throws. Successful challenge by the Knicks. – 9:10 PM
Knicks win the challenge. Joel Embiid wins the jump ball, but Donte DiVincenzo intercepts the pass and gets a free lane to the rim. Lowry fouls him from behind, and DDV makes both free throws. Successful challenge by the Knicks. – 9:10 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
it really feels like the end every time Embiid goes down, regardless of whether he got touched. – 9:01 PM
it really feels like the end every time Embiid goes down, regardless of whether he got touched. – 9:01 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Really late, really bad whistle on Embiid drive — Knicks will have to add that to the officiating analytics. – 9:01 PM
Really late, really bad whistle on Embiid drive — Knicks will have to add that to the officiating analytics. – 9:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks trail Sixers, 53-49, at the half
Brunson: 13 points, 4/14 FG
Hart: 19 points, 4/5 3PT
Maxey: 20 points
Embiid: 16 points, 10 rebounds
Knicks need OG Anunoby to hunt more shots: Just 4 points in the 1st half – 8:42 PM
Knicks trail Sixers, 53-49, at the half
Brunson: 13 points, 4/14 FG
Hart: 19 points, 4/5 3PT
Maxey: 20 points
Embiid: 16 points, 10 rebounds
Knicks need OG Anunoby to hunt more shots: Just 4 points in the 1st half – 8:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Sixers 53, Knicks 49
Josh Hart was the story of the first half, going for 19 points on 4-for-5 shooting from 3 to keep New York in the game.
Tyrese Maxey had 20 & Joel Embiid 16 for Philly, which won the offensive rebounding (7-5) and 2nd chance points (8-3) battles. – 8:41 PM
Halftime: Sixers 53, Knicks 49
Josh Hart was the story of the first half, going for 19 points on 4-for-5 shooting from 3 to keep New York in the game.
Tyrese Maxey had 20 & Joel Embiid 16 for Philly, which won the offensive rebounding (7-5) and 2nd chance points (8-3) battles. – 8:41 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
76ers 53, Knicks 49 at halftime. Sixers don’t have Embiid in rebounding position on Knicks FTs and it almost cost them on that last play of the half. Knicks got two cracks at it after Brunson missed. – 8:41 PM
76ers 53, Knicks 49 at halftime. Sixers don’t have Embiid in rebounding position on Knicks FTs and it almost cost them on that last play of the half. Knicks got two cracks at it after Brunson missed. – 8:41 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid with a first half double-double (!) in Game 2 in New York. Embiid at halftime:
16 PTS / 10 REB / 3 AST – 8:40 PM
Joel Embiid with a first half double-double (!) in Game 2 in New York. Embiid at halftime:
16 PTS / 10 REB / 3 AST – 8:40 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 53, Knicks 49. Sixers had a double-digit lead before the Knicks’ surge to close. Embiid has 16-10-3. Maxey with 20 and 5 while playing under the weather. Sixers have the rebounding edge tonight, and Tobias has Harris (10 points, 6 rebounds) entered the chat – 8:40 PM
Halftime: Sixers 53, Knicks 49. Sixers had a double-digit lead before the Knicks’ surge to close. Embiid has 16-10-3. Maxey with 20 and 5 while playing under the weather. Sixers have the rebounding edge tonight, and Tobias has Harris (10 points, 6 rebounds) entered the chat – 8:40 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
We’ll see if it ultimately matters, but Joel Embiid woke up the MSG crowd. – 8:25 PM
We’ll see if it ultimately matters, but Joel Embiid woke up the MSG crowd. – 8:25 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Joel Embiid getting the Trae Young treatment here in the Garden. – 8:25 PM
Joel Embiid getting the Trae Young treatment here in the Garden. – 8:25 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Joel Embiid has to be careful. Knicks are clearly baiting him. First Hart, now DiVincenzo. Sixers can’t afford to lose him to a couple of techs. – 8:25 PM
Joel Embiid has to be careful. Knicks are clearly baiting him. First Hart, now DiVincenzo. Sixers can’t afford to lose him to a couple of techs. – 8:25 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The “F… Embiid chants have continued and the Sixers center is encouraging the Knicks crowd to say it. #IWantAllTheSmokeFlow pic.twitter.com/pJqAG8ZoWY – 8:25 PM
The “F… Embiid chants have continued and the Sixers center is encouraging the Knicks crowd to say it. #IWantAllTheSmokeFlow pic.twitter.com/pJqAG8ZoWY – 8:25 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Loud “Fuck Embiid!” chants after Joel Embiid gets T’d up for shoving Donte DiVincenzo – 8:23 PM
Loud “Fuck Embiid!” chants after Joel Embiid gets T’d up for shoving Donte DiVincenzo – 8:23 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, who both came into the game questionable, have scored 30 of the Sixers’ first 38 points in the first quarter and a half here.
They’ve combined to 11-21 from the field. Their teammates, 4-16. Harris at 4 is the Sixers’ third leading scorer. – 8:22 PM
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, who both came into the game questionable, have scored 30 of the Sixers’ first 38 points in the first quarter and a half here.
They’ve combined to 11-21 from the field. Their teammates, 4-16. Harris at 4 is the Sixers’ third leading scorer. – 8:22 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
In Game 1, Philadelphia was -21 in the 11 minutes Joel Embiid didn’t play.
With Embiid set to check back in here at the under 7 timeout, the Sixers were neutral in his five minutes on the bench to start the second – and that included Tom Thibodeau having Jalen Brunson out there – 8:18 PM
In Game 1, Philadelphia was -21 in the 11 minutes Joel Embiid didn’t play.
With Embiid set to check back in here at the under 7 timeout, the Sixers were neutral in his five minutes on the bench to start the second – and that included Tom Thibodeau having Jalen Brunson out there – 8:18 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Sixers were up 7 when Embiid went to the bench after playing the entire first quarter. They’re still up 7 with 6:56 left in the half. – 8:18 PM
Sixers were up 7 when Embiid went to the bench after playing the entire first quarter. They’re still up 7 with 6:56 left in the half. – 8:18 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Start of the 2nd quarter rest for Joel Embiid? pic.twitter.com/JKrAhhv7Po – 8:12 PM
Start of the 2nd quarter rest for Joel Embiid? pic.twitter.com/JKrAhhv7Po – 8:12 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
End of the first quarter in Game 2 here at MSG and the Sixers lead the Knicks, 25-18.
After shooting 8/26 in Game 1, Jalen Brunson is off to a 2/8 shooting start in Game 2.
Joel Embiid has 12 first-quarter points and has a rest coming to start Q2.
Knicks must take advantage. – 8:08 PM
End of the first quarter in Game 2 here at MSG and the Sixers lead the Knicks, 25-18.
After shooting 8/26 in Game 1, Jalen Brunson is off to a 2/8 shooting start in Game 2.
Joel Embiid has 12 first-quarter points and has a rest coming to start Q2.
Knicks must take advantage. – 8:08 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Knicks crowd was chanting “F… Embiid! F… Embiid!” late in the first quarter. – 8:07 PM
The Knicks crowd was chanting “F… Embiid! F… Embiid!” late in the first quarter. – 8:07 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Sixers 25, Knicks 18
In Game 1, the Knicks got 23 offensive rebounds.
In the first quarter, Philly got 5, compared to New York’s 2.
Joel Embiid led Philly with 12 points, while the Villanova guys scored all 18 points for New York. – 8:07 PM
After 1: Sixers 25, Knicks 18
In Game 1, the Knicks got 23 offensive rebounds.
In the first quarter, Philly got 5, compared to New York’s 2.
Joel Embiid led Philly with 12 points, while the Villanova guys scored all 18 points for New York. – 8:07 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @sixers with another strong start in New York. They lead, 25-18, at the end of Q1.
Embiid: 12 PTS / 8 REB
Maxey: 9 PTS / 2 AST / 3-4 3FG
Brunson: 5 PTS / 2-8 FG – 8:07 PM
The @sixers with another strong start in New York. They lead, 25-18, at the end of Q1.
Embiid: 12 PTS / 8 REB
Maxey: 9 PTS / 2 AST / 3-4 3FG
Brunson: 5 PTS / 2-8 FG – 8:07 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
76ers 25, Knicks 18 after one. Embiid has 12 and Maxey with 9. Knicks would be in real trouble without Hart, who has seven points and five rebounds and was their best player by far. – 8:07 PM
76ers 25, Knicks 18 after one. Embiid has 12 and Maxey with 9. Knicks would be in real trouble without Hart, who has seven points and five rebounds and was their best player by far. – 8:07 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid’s first quarter in Game 2 (he played all 12 mins):
12 PTS
2-3 3FG
8 REB
2 AST
1 BLK – 8:06 PM
Joel Embiid’s first quarter in Game 2 (he played all 12 mins):
12 PTS
2-3 3FG
8 REB
2 AST
1 BLK – 8:06 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
the year is 2024. the Sixers need to not get annihilated in the minutes Joel Embiid sits during a playoff game pic.twitter.com/rHoEhy73d8 – 8:06 PM
the year is 2024. the Sixers need to not get annihilated in the minutes Joel Embiid sits during a playoff game pic.twitter.com/rHoEhy73d8 – 8:06 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Knicks just need to outlast Embiid.
If he can keep this up into the second half, we may have a series on our hands. – 7:59 PM
Knicks just need to outlast Embiid.
If he can keep this up into the second half, we may have a series on our hands. – 7:59 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid accounts for 63.6% of the Sixers’ points. He has nine points, two assists with five points created from assists. The Sixers lead 22-16 with 2:03 left in the quarter. – 7:58 PM
Embiid accounts for 63.6% of the Sixers’ points. He has nine points, two assists with five points created from assists. The Sixers lead 22-16 with 2:03 left in the quarter. – 7:58 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Pretty amazing how effectively Embiid is playing through this injury. – 7:57 PM
Pretty amazing how effectively Embiid is playing through this injury. – 7:57 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Say what you want about Joel Embiid’s mobility/agility but he just back-pedaled towards the basket and swatted the ball from Josh Hart’s hands.
Pretty impressive for a man his size. – 7:57 PM
Say what you want about Joel Embiid’s mobility/agility but he just back-pedaled towards the basket and swatted the ball from Josh Hart’s hands.
Pretty impressive for a man his size. – 7:57 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
No foul on … no flagrant foul. Joel Embiid be like… pic.twitter.com/J5WNtFpjb9 – 7:55 PM
No foul on … no flagrant foul. Joel Embiid be like… pic.twitter.com/J5WNtFpjb9 – 7:55 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
What has the league come to… How is this Embiid Hart play being reviewed?? – 7:54 PM
What has the league come to… How is this Embiid Hart play being reviewed?? – 7:54 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
thought New York was supposed to be a tough city, reacting to that play like Embiid took out a gun and shot Hart, very unserious behavior – 7:53 PM
thought New York was supposed to be a tough city, reacting to that play like Embiid took out a gun and shot Hart, very unserious behavior – 7:53 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Knicks switching the Maxey/Embiid PnR with OG/Hartenstein. Philly got bailed out by a DDV trip, but they were late clock. Doesn’t help when you cross halfcourt at 16 after a miss. – 7:46 PM
Knicks switching the Maxey/Embiid PnR with OG/Hartenstein. Philly got bailed out by a DDV trip, but they were late clock. Doesn’t help when you cross halfcourt at 16 after a miss. – 7:46 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid and Maxey are a go tonight for the Sixers — as you would expect. – 7:25 PM
Embiid and Maxey are a go tonight for the Sixers — as you would expect. – 7:25 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey both playing Game 2 as 76ers try to even playoff series vs. Knicks
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 7:11 PM
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey both playing Game 2 as 76ers try to even playoff series vs. Knicks
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 7:11 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid and Maxey are officially available to play tonight, with the normal Oubre-Harris-Lowry starters. – 7:10 PM
Embiid and Maxey are officially available to play tonight, with the normal Oubre-Harris-Lowry starters. – 7:10 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Both Embiid and Maxey in the starting lineup for the 76ers tonight. Maxey was ill this morning. – 7:05 PM
Both Embiid and Maxey in the starting lineup for the 76ers tonight. Maxey was ill this morning. – 7:05 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Same starting lineup for the Sixers as in Game 1: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre, Harris and Embiid. – 7:04 PM
Same starting lineup for the Sixers as in Game 1: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre, Harris and Embiid. – 7:04 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Philadelphia’s starting lineup:
Maxey, Lowry, Harris, Oubre and Embiid
Same as Game 1 – 7:04 PM
Philadelphia’s starting lineup:
Maxey, Lowry, Harris, Oubre and Embiid
Same as Game 1 – 7:04 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters vs. Knicks :
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Maxey – 7:03 PM
Sixers starters vs. Knicks :
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Maxey – 7:03 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers’ starters for Game 2 against the Knicks:
Maxey-Lowry-Oubre-Harris-Embiid – 7:03 PM
Sixers’ starters for Game 2 against the Knicks:
Maxey-Lowry-Oubre-Harris-Embiid – 7:03 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid (knee) will play tonight in Game 2 vs. the Knicks, per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/4jiKR0mBxL – 6:59 PM
Joel Embiid (knee) will play tonight in Game 2 vs. the Knicks, per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/4jiKR0mBxL – 6:59 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid (knee) will play tonight in Game 2 against the New York Knicks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. – 6:56 PM
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid (knee) will play tonight in Game 2 against the New York Knicks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. – 6:56 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid arrives at MSG wearing all black 😤
(via @HoHighlights)
pic.twitter.com/NswKJq8q2I – 6:50 PM
Joel Embiid arrives at MSG wearing all black 😤
(via @HoHighlights)
pic.twitter.com/NswKJq8q2I – 6:50 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Joel Embiid (knee) & Tyrese Maxey (illness) are working out ahead of G2 of NYK-PHI before decision is made on status. They’re officially questionable. Prior to their workouts, people around both players had strong expectation they would play. Maxey told reporters he hopes to go – 6:41 PM
Joel Embiid (knee) & Tyrese Maxey (illness) are working out ahead of G2 of NYK-PHI before decision is made on status. They’re officially questionable. Prior to their workouts, people around both players had strong expectation they would play. Maxey told reporters he hopes to go – 6:41 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tyrese Maxey (Illness) and Joel Embiid (knee) are both listed as questionable. Nick Nurse says their availability will be determined after they each go through their pregame workout routine. – 6:06 PM
Tyrese Maxey (Illness) and Joel Embiid (knee) are both listed as questionable. Nick Nurse says their availability will be determined after they each go through their pregame workout routine. – 6:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#76ers coach Nick Nurse said both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are gametime decisions against the #Knicks. – 6:05 PM
#76ers coach Nick Nurse said both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are gametime decisions against the #Knicks. – 6:05 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Nick Nurse says that Joel Embiid (knee) and Tyrese Maxey (illness) are both game-time decisions for Game 2 tonight against the Knicks. Maxey is working out on the MSG floor pregame to see how he feels; Embiid will follow. – 6:05 PM
Nick Nurse says that Joel Embiid (knee) and Tyrese Maxey (illness) are both game-time decisions for Game 2 tonight against the Knicks. Maxey is working out on the MSG floor pregame to see how he feels; Embiid will follow. – 6:05 PM
More on this storyline
Tim Bontemps: The Last Two Minute report is out from Sixers-Knicks: – Anunoby should’ve been called for defensive 3 seconds – Embiid should’ve been called for a foul on DiVincenzo – Brunson and Hart both were not called for fouls on Maxey – Nurse should’ve been granted a timeout -via Twitter @TimBontemps / April 23, 2024
Nate Duncan: Joel Embiid had zero rebounds in the second half. Maybe the Sixers should focus a bit more on that. I think like 6 boards hit his hands and he didn’t grab any of them. -via Twitter @NateDuncanNBA / April 23, 2024