Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid's flagrant foul: 'Sorry I didn't see it'
Mike Vorkunov: Nick Nurse on the flagrant 1 on Joel Embiid in the 1st quarter? Nurse: “I didn’t even look at it. Sorry. I didn’t see it.” Was Nurse concerned Embiid might have been losing his cool after an offensive foul & a flagrant some possessions apart? Nurse: “No. He was playing tough.”
Source: Twitter @MikeVorkunov
Source: Twitter @MikeVorkunov
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Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
“It is unfortunate,” Joel Embiid said. “Every single year you start asking yourself questions like, why? Every single year, it’s very annoying. Maybe, it’s just meant to be. I just got to take it as it is. But the one thing I’m not going to do is give up. No matter what happens.… – 2:58 AM
“It is unfortunate,” Joel Embiid said. “Every single year you start asking yourself questions like, why? Every single year, it’s very annoying. Maybe, it’s just meant to be. I just got to take it as it is. But the one thing I’m not going to do is give up. No matter what happens.… – 2:58 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Sometimes the best way to catch fire is to play with it.
On Thursday, that’s just what Joel Embiid did.
Story: theathletic.com/5448074/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/0KXS5RQ6NT – 2:03 AM
Sometimes the best way to catch fire is to play with it.
On Thursday, that’s just what Joel Embiid did.
Story: theathletic.com/5448074/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/0KXS5RQ6NT – 2:03 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Joel Embiid said he brought Mitchell Robinson down having flashbacks of Jonathan Kuminga landing on his knee — which now requires a pile of Berg braces, tape and scissors at his locker, before he puts on sunglasses, and still scores 50.
For @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/joel-embiid-pu… – 1:53 AM
Joel Embiid said he brought Mitchell Robinson down having flashbacks of Jonathan Kuminga landing on his knee — which now requires a pile of Berg braces, tape and scissors at his locker, before he puts on sunglasses, and still scores 50.
For @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/joel-embiid-pu… – 1:53 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story: Embiid playing through Bell’s palsy, determined to ‘keep fighting’ through more misfortune
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:31 AM
New story: Embiid playing through Bell’s palsy, determined to ‘keep fighting’ through more misfortune
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:31 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Joel Embiid reveals Bell’s palsy diagnosis after the win vs Knicks sportando.basketball/en/joel-embiid… – 1:23 AM
Joel Embiid reveals Bell’s palsy diagnosis after the win vs Knicks sportando.basketball/en/joel-embiid… – 1:23 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks Jalen Brunson scores 39, but Knicks have no answer for Embiid in Game 3 loss to 76ers and no explanation for flagrant physicality
Jalen Brunson returned to form but the Sixers cut the Knicks’ lead to 2-1 thanks to 50 points from their big man. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 1:23 AM
Knicks Jalen Brunson scores 39, but Knicks have no answer for Embiid in Game 3 loss to 76ers and no explanation for flagrant physicality
Jalen Brunson returned to form but the Sixers cut the Knicks’ lead to 2-1 thanks to 50 points from their big man. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 1:23 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid’s flagrant foul nearly ended the 76ers’ season; his 50-point eruption saved it
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 12:55 AM
Joel Embiid’s flagrant foul nearly ended the 76ers’ season; his 50-point eruption saved it
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 12:55 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
On the Flagrant 1 play, Joel Embiid said he was “trying to make sure (Mitchell Robinson) doesn’t land on me because obviously we know the history that I have with (Jonathan) Kuminga landing on my knee. So I kind of had some flashbacks, when he came down to it. It was unfortunate.… – 12:53 AM
On the Flagrant 1 play, Joel Embiid said he was “trying to make sure (Mitchell Robinson) doesn’t land on me because obviously we know the history that I have with (Jonathan) Kuminga landing on my knee. So I kind of had some flashbacks, when he came down to it. It was unfortunate.… – 12:53 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks drop Game 3 to 76ers as Joel Embiid explodes after avoiding ejection for ‘dirty’ foul nypost.com/2024/04/25/spo… via @nypostsports – 12:45 AM
Knicks drop Game 3 to 76ers as Joel Embiid explodes after avoiding ejection for ‘dirty’ foul nypost.com/2024/04/25/spo… via @nypostsports – 12:45 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
50 points – a playoff career-high – with a case of Bell’s palsy, as he revealed after the game, and an ailing knee.
Joel Embiid left it all on the court; the Sixers are alive, but there’s work to be done.
@973ESPN:
973espn.com/gutsy-embiid-s… – 12:43 AM
50 points – a playoff career-high – with a case of Bell’s palsy, as he revealed after the game, and an ailing knee.
Joel Embiid left it all on the court; the Sixers are alive, but there’s work to be done.
@973ESPN:
973espn.com/gutsy-embiid-s… – 12:43 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Just watching Sixers-Knicks now. It’s a shame that Joel Embiid game is going to get overshadowed by that bullshit move he pulled on MitchRob because my god that was unbelievable by him. Just an unbelievable basketball player. – 12:26 AM
Just watching Sixers-Knicks now. It’s a shame that Joel Embiid game is going to get overshadowed by that bullshit move he pulled on MitchRob because my god that was unbelievable by him. Just an unbelievable basketball player. – 12:26 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid on what happened with Mitchell Robinson: “I was trying to make sure he doesn’t land on me, because obviously we know the history that I have with (Jonathan) Kuminga landing on my knee. So I kind of had some flashbacks.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/26/six… via @SixersWire – 12:25 AM
Joel Embiid on what happened with Mitchell Robinson: “I was trying to make sure he doesn’t land on me, because obviously we know the history that I have with (Jonathan) Kuminga landing on my knee. So I kind of had some flashbacks.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/26/six… via @SixersWire – 12:25 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Joel Embiid on Bell’s Palsy:
“Pretty annoying with the left side of my face, my mouth and my eye. It’s been tough but I’m not a quitter… It’s unfortunate… got to keep pushing.” pic.twitter.com/Iwqn1QczTd – 12:19 AM
Joel Embiid on Bell’s Palsy:
“Pretty annoying with the left side of my face, my mouth and my eye. It’s been tough but I’m not a quitter… It’s unfortunate… got to keep pushing.” pic.twitter.com/Iwqn1QczTd – 12:19 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid discusses being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy and fighting through it all to help Philly at the moment #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/25/joe… via @SixersWire – 12:08 AM
Joel Embiid discusses being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy and fighting through it all to help Philly at the moment #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/25/joe… via @SixersWire – 12:08 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Embiid went to the welfare line 21x. Two more than Knicks team… – 11:53 PM
Embiid went to the welfare line 21x. Two more than Knicks team… – 11:53 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Pool report from tonight’s game, where crew chief Zach Zarba explains why Joel Embiid was not assessed a flagrant foul two pic.twitter.com/Ca4eU2uTLK – 11:43 PM
Pool report from tonight’s game, where crew chief Zach Zarba explains why Joel Embiid was not assessed a flagrant foul two pic.twitter.com/Ca4eU2uTLK – 11:43 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid reportedly playing with mild case of Bell’s Palsey since play-in
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 11:34 PM
Joel Embiid reportedly playing with mild case of Bell’s Palsey since play-in
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 11:34 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Crew chief Zach Zarba on why officials deemed the Embiid foul on Robinson a flagrant 1 and not a flagrant 2: “The crew was unanimous along with the replay center official in Secaucus that this foul was unnecessary but did not rise to the level of a flagrant 2.”
Full quote here: pic.twitter.com/bTv5w07q9X – 11:30 PM
Crew chief Zach Zarba on why officials deemed the Embiid foul on Robinson a flagrant 1 and not a flagrant 2: “The crew was unanimous along with the replay center official in Secaucus that this foul was unnecessary but did not rise to the level of a flagrant 2.”
Full quote here: pic.twitter.com/bTv5w07q9X – 11:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid on Tyrese Maxey winning Most Improved Player: “The steps he’s made has been amazing … he’s the hardest worker I’ve ever been around.” – 11:28 PM
Joel Embiid on Tyrese Maxey winning Most Improved Player: “The steps he’s made has been amazing … he’s the hardest worker I’ve ever been around.” – 11:28 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Joel Embiid had the 50th 50-point playoff game in NBA history tonight
Less than halfway into the 2020s, there have already been more 50-point playoff games than in any other decade pic.twitter.com/awkUGqfAA8 – 11:26 PM
Joel Embiid had the 50th 50-point playoff game in NBA history tonight
Less than halfway into the 2020s, there have already been more 50-point playoff games than in any other decade pic.twitter.com/awkUGqfAA8 – 11:26 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Knicks accuse Joel Embiid of ‘dirty’ flagrant foul: Mitchell Robinson leaves 76ers’ Game 3 win in walking boot
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 11:26 PM
Knicks accuse Joel Embiid of ‘dirty’ flagrant foul: Mitchell Robinson leaves 76ers’ Game 3 win in walking boot
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 11:26 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid said that he was trying to make sure that Mitchell Robinson didn’t land on him on the play that he was called for a Flagrant 1. – 11:22 PM
Joel Embiid said that he was trying to make sure that Mitchell Robinson didn’t land on him on the play that he was called for a Flagrant 1. – 11:22 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid confirmed that he has had a case of Bell’s palsy over the last week-plus. He said it began 1-2 days before the Play-In game against the Heat. He had migraines. It has affected the left side of his face and mouth.
Embiid: “It’s been tough… It’s unfortunate.” pic.twitter.com/0EOPWlAGXx – 11:21 PM
Joel Embiid confirmed that he has had a case of Bell’s palsy over the last week-plus. He said it began 1-2 days before the Play-In game against the Heat. He had migraines. It has affected the left side of his face and mouth.
Embiid: “It’s been tough… It’s unfortunate.” pic.twitter.com/0EOPWlAGXx – 11:21 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid said he first developed Bell’s Palsey symptoms a day or two before the play-in tournament.
First had “bad migraines” and now it’s affected the left side of his face. Embiid said it’s been “annoying,” but he’s been determined to push through it. – 11:19 PM
Joel Embiid said he first developed Bell’s Palsey symptoms a day or two before the play-in tournament.
First had “bad migraines” and now it’s affected the left side of his face. Embiid said it’s been “annoying,” but he’s been determined to push through it. – 11:19 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
“I just love playing the game. I just want to be on the floor as much as possible.”
-Joel Embiid on playing through injury and illness in this series – 11:19 PM
“I just love playing the game. I just want to be on the floor as much as possible.”
-Joel Embiid on playing through injury and illness in this series – 11:19 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid says he started having migraines a day or two before the play-in game against Miami, which were the first symptoms of Bell’s palse he felt. – 11:19 PM
Joel Embiid says he started having migraines a day or two before the play-in game against Miami, which were the first symptoms of Bell’s palse he felt. – 11:19 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid: “I love playing … I want to be on the floor as much as possible.” – 11:18 PM
Joel Embiid: “I love playing … I want to be on the floor as much as possible.” – 11:18 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been treated for a mild case of Bell’s palsy for the past week. The condition began during the play-in victory over Miami but he has wanted to keep it private to avoid distractions for his team. – 11:08 PM
ESPN Sources: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been treated for a mild case of Bell’s palsy for the past week. The condition began during the play-in victory over Miami but he has wanted to keep it private to avoid distractions for his team. – 11:08 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Donte DiVincenzo on Joel Embiid grabbing Mitchell Robinson:
“It was dirty.” – 11:05 PM
Donte DiVincenzo on Joel Embiid grabbing Mitchell Robinson:
“It was dirty.” – 11:05 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Re: Joel Embiid: I have three other cases of Bell’s Palsy in NBA players including Trenton Hassell and Zach Randolph. Time lost was usually linked to a viral infection that resulted in the condition. – 11:00 PM
Re: Joel Embiid: I have three other cases of Bell’s Palsy in NBA players including Trenton Hassell and Zach Randolph. Time lost was usually linked to a viral infection that resulted in the condition. – 11:00 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Nick Nurse on the flagrant 1 on Joel Embiid in the 1st quarter?
Nurse: “I didn’t even look at it. Sorry. I didn’t see it.”
Was Nurse concerned Embiid might have been losing his cool after an offensive foul & a flagrant some possessions apart?
Nurse: “No. He was playing tough.” – 10:51 PM
Nick Nurse on the flagrant 1 on Joel Embiid in the 1st quarter?
Nurse: “I didn’t even look at it. Sorry. I didn’t see it.”
Was Nurse concerned Embiid might have been losing his cool after an offensive foul & a flagrant some possessions apart?
Nurse: “No. He was playing tough.” – 10:51 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been treated for a mild case of Bell’s Palsey for the past week. The condition began during the play-in victory over Miami but he has wanted to keep it private to avoid distractions for his team. – 10:48 PM
ESPN Sources: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been treated for a mild case of Bell’s Palsey for the past week. The condition began during the play-in victory over Miami but he has wanted to keep it private to avoid distractions for his team. – 10:48 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Asked Tom Thibodeau about Joel Embiid’s Flagrant 1. “Which one? The one they called or the one they didn’t call?” He was referencing when Embiid hit Isaiah Hartenstein in the groin. – 10:40 PM
Asked Tom Thibodeau about Joel Embiid’s Flagrant 1. “Which one? The one they called or the one they didn’t call?” He was referencing when Embiid hit Isaiah Hartenstein in the groin. – 10:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid is the first player in NBA history with 50+ points on fewer than 20 shots in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/jHEnSC7XJ4 – 10:39 PM
Joel Embiid is the first player in NBA history with 50+ points on fewer than 20 shots in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/jHEnSC7XJ4 – 10:39 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
50! A Joel Embiid masterpiece with one eye and on one leg. – 10:37 PM
50! A Joel Embiid masterpiece with one eye and on one leg. – 10:37 PM
Chiney Ogwumike @chiney
The fact that Joel Embiid is 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 near 100% and he still:
– dropped 50 points on 19 fgs
– went 10-16 on contested shots
– went 8-10 in the 2nd half with an average FGA distance of 19.8 feet
– scored on 5 different defenders
No matter how this ends, RESPECT!! – 10:35 PM
The fact that Joel Embiid is 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 near 100% and he still:
– dropped 50 points on 19 fgs
– went 10-16 on contested shots
– went 8-10 in the 2nd half with an average FGA distance of 19.8 feet
– scored on 5 different defenders
No matter how this ends, RESPECT!! – 10:35 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
This frame says it all… Wilt, Chuck, Moses, Doc, Iverson must be proud of the fight in Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/V09VnUkjb0 – 10:32 PM
This frame says it all… Wilt, Chuck, Moses, Doc, Iverson must be proud of the fight in Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/V09VnUkjb0 – 10:32 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Story from Philadelphia: where Joel Embiid executed the 76ers’ game plan — take out the Knicks centers one way or another — with precision.
Embiid scores 50. Mitchell Robinson is hurt. And now the Knicks now lead, 2-1, with Game 4 here on Sunday.
trib.al/tMwwdkc – 10:30 PM
Story from Philadelphia: where Joel Embiid executed the 76ers’ game plan — take out the Knicks centers one way or another — with precision.
Embiid scores 50. Mitchell Robinson is hurt. And now the Knicks now lead, 2-1, with Game 4 here on Sunday.
trib.al/tMwwdkc – 10:30 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid doing things to the Knicks no one has done since MJ 🤯 pic.twitter.com/8znkLdbgaw – 10:29 PM
Joel Embiid doing things to the Knicks no one has done since MJ 🤯 pic.twitter.com/8znkLdbgaw – 10:29 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
A 50 piece on 1 drumstick is crazy!!! Must needed win by the 76ers led by Embiid best playoff performance of Career! Still got Knicks in 6 tho. Carry on… – 10:28 PM
A 50 piece on 1 drumstick is crazy!!! Must needed win by the 76ers led by Embiid best playoff performance of Career! Still got Knicks in 6 tho. Carry on… – 10:28 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Sixers win 125-114, and trail the Knicks 2 games to 1 in the series. Game 4 will be Sunday afternoon in Philly.
Joel Embiid had his first career 50-point game in the playoffs. Tyrese Maxey added 25/7 and the Sixers shot 15-31 from 3. – 10:26 PM
Final: Sixers win 125-114, and trail the Knicks 2 games to 1 in the series. Game 4 will be Sunday afternoon in Philly.
Joel Embiid had his first career 50-point game in the playoffs. Tyrese Maxey added 25/7 and the Sixers shot 15-31 from 3. – 10:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 50+ PTS and 20+ FTA in a playoff game:
Michael Jordan
Jerry West
Wilt Chamberlain
Bob Cousy
And Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/ROdhcv6SOy – 10:26 PM
Players with 50+ PTS and 20+ FTA in a playoff game:
Michael Jordan
Jerry West
Wilt Chamberlain
Bob Cousy
And Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/ROdhcv6SOy – 10:26 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Sixers top NYK in Game 3 behind 50 pts from Joel Embiid; NYK has 2-1 series lead w/Game 4 on Sunday. Mitchell Robinson left game w/ankle injury, may have been hurt on flagrant by Embiid. Embiid went 19-21 on FTs. PHI got to FT line much more than NYK & outscored NYK by 16 in 3rd – 10:23 PM
Sixers top NYK in Game 3 behind 50 pts from Joel Embiid; NYK has 2-1 series lead w/Game 4 on Sunday. Mitchell Robinson left game w/ankle injury, may have been hurt on flagrant by Embiid. Embiid went 19-21 on FTs. PHI got to FT line much more than NYK & outscored NYK by 16 in 3rd – 10:23 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
$0.02:
*Big issue for Knicks if Mitchell Robinson is out.
*wondering if Hield collects DNPs rest of series
*NBA fun police likely to review that Embiid nut kick … could add flagrant points. – 10:23 PM
$0.02:
*Big issue for Knicks if Mitchell Robinson is out.
*wondering if Hield collects DNPs rest of series
*NBA fun police likely to review that Embiid nut kick … could add flagrant points. – 10:23 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid combine for 75 points in #Philadelphia #76ers Game 3 win over New York #Knicks. More on Maxey and his grandmother’s influence in @andscape. bit.ly/4aOgd3H #nba #NBAPlayoffs – 10:22 PM
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid combine for 75 points in #Philadelphia #76ers Game 3 win over New York #Knicks. More on Maxey and his grandmother’s influence in @andscape. bit.ly/4aOgd3H #nba #NBAPlayoffs – 10:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid:
— 1st in 50-point games this season (tied)
— 1st in 50-point games this playoffs pic.twitter.com/Hn7edvpBOl – 10:22 PM
Joel Embiid:
— 1st in 50-point games this season (tied)
— 1st in 50-point games this playoffs pic.twitter.com/Hn7edvpBOl – 10:22 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Embiid is the first player in NBA postseason history to score 50+ points on fewer than 20 FG attempts – 10:21 PM
Embiid is the first player in NBA postseason history to score 50+ points on fewer than 20 FG attempts – 10:21 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Fewest FGAs in 50+ point playoff game, NBA History:
Embiid 19
Cousy 22
J. Murray 24
Dame 24
Giannis 25 – 10:21 PM
Fewest FGAs in 50+ point playoff game, NBA History:
Embiid 19
Cousy 22
J. Murray 24
Dame 24
Giannis 25 – 10:21 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
50 big ones for Embiid in a must-have game for the Sixers. Somebody check on the Burger King!
THE RECAP @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/sixers-knicks-… – 10:21 PM
50 big ones for Embiid in a must-have game for the Sixers. Somebody check on the Burger King!
THE RECAP @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/sixers-knicks-… – 10:21 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Incredible offensive performance from Joel Embiid (playoff career-high 50 points on just 19 FGs) – but his dirty and dangerous foul on Mitchell Robinson will follow Embiid around for a long time pic.twitter.com/mcDvVciaN4 – 10:20 PM
Incredible offensive performance from Joel Embiid (playoff career-high 50 points on just 19 FGs) – but his dirty and dangerous foul on Mitchell Robinson will follow Embiid around for a long time pic.twitter.com/mcDvVciaN4 – 10:20 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Say it ain’t Jo-el. Of all the wonderful things about Embiid, his free-throw shooting is exquisite. #50 #2-1 #howu – 10:20 PM
Say it ain’t Jo-el. Of all the wonderful things about Embiid, his free-throw shooting is exquisite. #50 #2-1 #howu – 10:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid in the playoffs:
440 field goals made
443 free throws made pic.twitter.com/IkanR29xAR – 10:20 PM
Embiid in the playoffs:
440 field goals made
443 free throws made pic.twitter.com/IkanR29xAR – 10:20 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Embiid with the 5th ever 50-point postseason performance in Sixers franchise history
Embiid had 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists pic.twitter.com/jexMWQbsvL – 10:19 PM
Embiid with the 5th ever 50-point postseason performance in Sixers franchise history
Embiid had 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists pic.twitter.com/jexMWQbsvL – 10:19 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Embiid is the first player in NBA postseason history to score 50+ points on fewer than 20 FG’s – 10:19 PM
Embiid is the first player in NBA postseason history to score 50+ points on fewer than 20 FG’s – 10:19 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Sixers win 125-114, and trail the Knicks 2 games to 1 in the series. Game 4 will be Sunday afternoon in Philly.
Joel Embiid had his first career 50-point game, Tyrese Maxey added 25/7 and the Sixers shot 15-31 from 3.
Jalen Brunson broke out of his slump and had 39/13. – 10:19 PM
Final: Sixers win 125-114, and trail the Knicks 2 games to 1 in the series. Game 4 will be Sunday afternoon in Philly.
Joel Embiid had his first career 50-point game, Tyrese Maxey added 25/7 and the Sixers shot 15-31 from 3.
Jalen Brunson broke out of his slump and had 39/13. – 10:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid this playoffs:
Game 1 and 2 — Game 3 —
39.2 FG% 68.4 FG%
23.5 3P% 71.4 3P%
79.2 FT% 90.5 FT% pic.twitter.com/WFTFZ7KeA8 – 10:19 PM
Embiid this playoffs:
Game 1 and 2 — Game 3 —
39.2 FG% 68.4 FG%
23.5 3P% 71.4 3P%
79.2 FT% 90.5 FT% pic.twitter.com/WFTFZ7KeA8 – 10:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid tonight:
50 PTS (playoff career-high)
8 REB
13-19 FG
5-7 3P
The first center in NBA history with 50+ points and 5+ threes in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/Qla4i6KzZC – 10:18 PM
Embiid tonight:
50 PTS (playoff career-high)
8 REB
13-19 FG
5-7 3P
The first center in NBA history with 50+ points and 5+ threes in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/Qla4i6KzZC – 10:18 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers will have a chance to erase this 0-2 deficit entirely on Sunday.
Joel Embiid made sure of it. – 10:18 PM
The Sixers will have a chance to erase this 0-2 deficit entirely on Sunday.
Joel Embiid made sure of it. – 10:18 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Sixers 125, Knicks 114
Joel Embiid finishes with a playoff career-high of 50 points, shooting 13-for-19 and 5-for-7 from 3, to give the Sixers new life in this series.
After two off shooting games, Jalen Brunson had 39 and 13 for NYK.
Game 4 is Sunday at 1pm on ABC. – 10:18 PM
Final: Sixers 125, Knicks 114
Joel Embiid finishes with a playoff career-high of 50 points, shooting 13-for-19 and 5-for-7 from 3, to give the Sixers new life in this series.
After two off shooting games, Jalen Brunson had 39 and 13 for NYK.
Game 4 is Sunday at 1pm on ABC. – 10:18 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Most points in playoff game on 20 or fewer shots, NBA history:
Embiid 50
Dirk 48
MJ 47
Barkley 44
K. Malone 44 – 10:18 PM
Most points in playoff game on 20 or fewer shots, NBA history:
Embiid 50
Dirk 48
MJ 47
Barkley 44
K. Malone 44 – 10:18 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
With those 2 free-throws, Joel Embiid has his first career 50-pointer. Sixers lead 125-114 with 29 seconds left.
50/8/4 and a +17 in 40 minutes of play. – 10:17 PM
With those 2 free-throws, Joel Embiid has his first career 50-pointer. Sixers lead 125-114 with 29 seconds left.
50/8/4 and a +17 in 40 minutes of play. – 10:17 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Embiid has 48 points on <20 shots.
He’s the 2nd player in NBA history to ever do that, joining Dirk’s famous 24-24 FT game vs OKC.
Only Embiid, Dirk & MJ have ever even score 45+ on 20 or fewer shots in the playoffs. – 10:16 PM
Embiid has 48 points on <20 shots.
He’s the 2nd player in NBA history to ever do that, joining Dirk’s famous 24-24 FT game vs OKC.
Only Embiid, Dirk & MJ have ever even score 45+ on 20 or fewer shots in the playoffs. – 10:16 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks lost the battle of the boards, their defense stunk, Embiid dominated, and the series remains on serve. – 10:10 PM
Knicks lost the battle of the boards, their defense stunk, Embiid dominated, and the series remains on serve. – 10:10 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid’s 45 points with 2:57 left are already a career-best in the playoffs for him. – 10:04 PM
Embiid’s 45 points with 2:57 left are already a career-best in the playoffs for him. – 10:04 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Joel Embiid has hit 8 of 9 shots in the second half – including all five of his 3-point attempts. He has 45 points on 18 shots and Sixers are outscoring the Knicks by 15 when he’s on the floor so far. NYK is still hanging in, down 8 with 4:11 to play – 9:59 PM
Joel Embiid has hit 8 of 9 shots in the second half – including all five of his 3-point attempts. He has 45 points on 18 shots and Sixers are outscoring the Knicks by 15 when he’s on the floor so far. NYK is still hanging in, down 8 with 4:11 to play – 9:59 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Joel Embiid has one working knee and eye imagine if he had two of each – 9:55 PM
Joel Embiid has one working knee and eye imagine if he had two of each – 9:55 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Just peak vitriol in this Knicks-Sixers series.
Sixers fans think they should be up 2-1 because of the bullshit at the end of Game 2.
Knicks fans think they should be up 3-0 because of the bullshit Embiid pulled early in Game 3.
This is New York-Philly fandom personified. – 9:54 PM
Just peak vitriol in this Knicks-Sixers series.
Sixers fans think they should be up 2-1 because of the bullshit at the end of Game 2.
Knicks fans think they should be up 3-0 because of the bullshit Embiid pulled early in Game 3.
This is New York-Philly fandom personified. – 9:54 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid is up to a playoff career-high 41 points here on 13-for-18 shooting with 5:50 left in the fourth of Game 3 vs. the Knicks.
He’s 5 for 5 from three-point range in the second half. – 9:53 PM
Joel Embiid is up to a playoff career-high 41 points here on 13-for-18 shooting with 5:50 left in the fourth of Game 3 vs. the Knicks.
He’s 5 for 5 from three-point range in the second half. – 9:53 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
41-7-4 for Embiid on 13/18 from the field (5/7 from three). Been on an absolute mission in the second half. – 9:52 PM
41-7-4 for Embiid on 13/18 from the field (5/7 from three). Been on an absolute mission in the second half. – 9:52 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Through 3 quarters, Joel Embiid has 35 points on 17 shots and the Knicks have gotten nothing at the rim when he’s on the floor. Pretty good player! theringer.com/nba/2024/4/23/… – 9:38 PM
Through 3 quarters, Joel Embiid has 35 points on 17 shots and the Knicks have gotten nothing at the rim when he’s on the floor. Pretty good player! theringer.com/nba/2024/4/23/… – 9:38 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
Embiid was totally outrageous that quarter. Splashin everything – 9:36 PM
Embiid was totally outrageous that quarter. Splashin everything – 9:36 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers just dropped a 43-point 3rd quarter on the Knicks, behind 9 made 3s in the quarter, and take a 98-85 lead into the 4th.
Joel Embiid leads both teams with 35, with Tyrese Maxey chipping in with 21. Cam Payne has 11 in an 11 minute stint off the bench. – 9:36 PM
The Sixers just dropped a 43-point 3rd quarter on the Knicks, behind 9 made 3s in the quarter, and take a 98-85 lead into the 4th.
Joel Embiid leads both teams with 35, with Tyrese Maxey chipping in with 21. Cam Payne has 11 in an 11 minute stint off the bench. – 9:36 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid scored 18 points in the third quarter. He has 35 for the game. The Sixers lead 98-85 leading into the fourth quarter. Maxey scored 10 of his 21 points in the third quarter. – 9:36 PM
Embiid scored 18 points in the third quarter. He has 35 for the game. The Sixers lead 98-85 leading into the fourth quarter. Maxey scored 10 of his 21 points in the third quarter. – 9:36 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid 3s in the first half:
0-2
Joel Embiid 3s in the 3rd quarter
4-4
Sixers 3s in the first half:
5-17
Sixers 3s in the 3rd quarter:
9-12
That’s the game right there. – 9:35 PM
Joel Embiid 3s in the first half:
0-2
Joel Embiid 3s in the 3rd quarter
4-4
Sixers 3s in the first half:
5-17
Sixers 3s in the 3rd quarter:
9-12
That’s the game right there. – 9:35 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Sixers 98, Knicks 85
Joel Embiid with a spectacular third quarter, scoring 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting – including 4-for-4 from 3 – to lead Philly to a 40-point quarter and a 13-point lead heading to the fourth.
Jalen Brunson had 13 in the 3rd, & 30 overall, for NYK – 9:35 PM
After 3: Sixers 98, Knicks 85
Joel Embiid with a spectacular third quarter, scoring 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting – including 4-for-4 from 3 – to lead Philly to a 40-point quarter and a 13-point lead heading to the fourth.
Jalen Brunson had 13 in the 3rd, & 30 overall, for NYK – 9:35 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid given Flagrant 1 foul for grabbing Mitchell Robinson’s leg, knocking him down
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 9:33 PM
Joel Embiid given Flagrant 1 foul for grabbing Mitchell Robinson’s leg, knocking him down
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 9:33 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Interesting changeup from Nick Nurse, as he’s had Tobias Harris guarding Hartenstein these last few possessions, with Embiid on Josh Hart. – 9:26 PM
Interesting changeup from Nick Nurse, as he’s had Tobias Harris guarding Hartenstein these last few possessions, with Embiid on Josh Hart. – 9:26 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Maxey did not like that he didn’t get a foul call close to the rim, so he responded with a transition dunk on the hit-ahead pass from Embiid and then rained a 3 in Hartenstein’s eye.
Sixers up 5; the duo has 42 of the Sixers’ 71 points with 6:58 left in the third. – 9:21 PM
Maxey did not like that he didn’t get a foul call close to the rim, so he responded with a transition dunk on the hit-ahead pass from Embiid and then rained a 3 in Hartenstein’s eye.
Sixers up 5; the duo has 42 of the Sixers’ 71 points with 6:58 left in the third. – 9:21 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Monster start of the 3rd by Maxey, with some deep 3s aided by a few easy transition buckets, and Sixers have opened up a 71-66 lead with 6:58 left to go in the 3rd quarter (cc @sixersadam). Maxey is up to 21 on the night, with Maxey and Embiid combining for 42 of the Sixers’ 71. – 9:20 PM
Monster start of the 3rd by Maxey, with some deep 3s aided by a few easy transition buckets, and Sixers have opened up a 71-66 lead with 6:58 left to go in the 3rd quarter (cc @sixersadam). Maxey is up to 21 on the night, with Maxey and Embiid combining for 42 of the Sixers’ 71. – 9:20 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid (even with the shenanigans) and Maxey trying to throw the rest of these dudes in the backpack – 9:19 PM
Embiid (even with the shenanigans) and Maxey trying to throw the rest of these dudes in the backpack – 9:19 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid have 21 points apiece, and the 76ers are up 71-66 here in the 3rd quarter. Upping the physicality has worked for Philly. – 9:19 PM
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid have 21 points apiece, and the 76ers are up 71-66 here in the 3rd quarter. Upping the physicality has worked for Philly. – 9:19 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Just watched another replay of the Embiid flagrant 1 and it is crazy he wasn’t ejected. Threw what looked like 2 punches on the ground – I guess punching a leg is not Flagrant 2? – 9:08 PM
Just watched another replay of the Embiid flagrant 1 and it is crazy he wasn’t ejected. Threw what looked like 2 punches on the ground – I guess punching a leg is not Flagrant 2? – 9:08 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Precious Achuiwa’s first playoff minutes were pivotal for NYK. Achuiwa checked w/3-min left in 1st half & M. Robinson (3), I. Hartenstein (3) in foul trouble. He forced Joel Embiid into a miss in the post, blocked a Tyrese Maxey layup & had a tip-out that gave NYK an extra FGA. – 9:07 PM
Precious Achuiwa’s first playoff minutes were pivotal for NYK. Achuiwa checked w/3-min left in 1st half & M. Robinson (3), I. Hartenstein (3) in foul trouble. He forced Joel Embiid into a miss in the post, blocked a Tyrese Maxey layup & had a tip-out that gave NYK an extra FGA. – 9:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Last four players with a 30/10 playoff game in under 30 minutes played:
Anthony Davis
Joel Embiid
Kevin McHale
Paolo Banchero pic.twitter.com/2vLxMQjDCc – 9:01 PM
Last four players with a 30/10 playoff game in under 30 minutes played:
Anthony Davis
Joel Embiid
Kevin McHale
Paolo Banchero pic.twitter.com/2vLxMQjDCc – 9:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Third controversial Embiid play of the night pic.twitter.com/vyYv01Q8h6 – 8:57 PM
Third controversial Embiid play of the night pic.twitter.com/vyYv01Q8h6 – 8:57 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
We knew the Sixers were going to key in on Josh Hart after his hot shooting. Nick Nurse said as much.
The natural play is to shift attention off someone who hasn’t hurt you this series: OG Anunoby.
This is the version of OG we wanted to see.
11 first-half points on 5/8 FG. – 8:55 PM
We knew the Sixers were going to key in on Josh Hart after his hot shooting. Nick Nurse said as much.
The natural play is to shift attention off someone who hasn’t hurt you this series: OG Anunoby.
This is the version of OG we wanted to see.
11 first-half points on 5/8 FG. – 8:55 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Knicks depth on full display here. Precious Achiuwa called into defending Embiid duty with Mitch & Isaiah in foul trouble. He held it down as the anchor for weeks during the reg season when they were out injured, and just went +3 in those final mins of the half. What a trade that – 8:55 PM
Knicks depth on full display here. Precious Achiuwa called into defending Embiid duty with Mitch & Isaiah in foul trouble. He held it down as the anchor for weeks during the reg season when they were out injured, and just went +3 in those final mins of the half. What a trade that – 8:55 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
This building sounds like The Garden. Donte DiVincenzo’s half court heave doesn’t even count and the building erupts.
Knicks lead Sixers, 58-55, at halftime.
– Brunson: 17 points, 7/15 FG
– Anunoby: 11 points, 5/8 FG
– Embiid: 17 points, 5/9 FG
– Maxey: 11 points, 3/10 FG – 8:54 PM
This building sounds like The Garden. Donte DiVincenzo’s half court heave doesn’t even count and the building erupts.
Knicks lead Sixers, 58-55, at halftime.
– Brunson: 17 points, 7/15 FG
– Anunoby: 11 points, 5/8 FG
– Embiid: 17 points, 5/9 FG
– Maxey: 11 points, 3/10 FG – 8:54 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Knicks 58, Sixers 55. Embiid has 17 and 5. Maxey with 11 but on 3-of-10 shooting. Brunson with 17 and 5 back in Philly. Knicks have the edge in fastbreak points (10-5), points in the paint (30-20) and at the three-point line (7-of-14 vs. 5-of-17)
Another fun, fun game. – 8:53 PM
Halftime: Knicks 58, Sixers 55. Embiid has 17 and 5. Maxey with 11 but on 3-of-10 shooting. Brunson with 17 and 5 back in Philly. Knicks have the edge in fastbreak points (10-5), points in the paint (30-20) and at the three-point line (7-of-14 vs. 5-of-17)
Another fun, fun game. – 8:53 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Achiuwa with a solid defensive appearance – good job on Embiid and on switch swats a Maxey drive. – 8:53 PM
Achiuwa with a solid defensive appearance – good job on Embiid and on switch swats a Maxey drive. – 8:53 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Knicks will take a 58-55 lead into the half, with Jalen Brunson (17 points, 5 assists) having his first big performance of the series. Knicks are shooting 7-14 from 3-point range and have just 3 turnovers so far.
Embiid has 17 for the Sixers, 11 in the 2nd. Maxey has 11, Oubre 8 – 8:53 PM
Knicks will take a 58-55 lead into the half, with Jalen Brunson (17 points, 5 assists) having his first big performance of the series. Knicks are shooting 7-14 from 3-point range and have just 3 turnovers so far.
Embiid has 17 for the Sixers, 11 in the 2nd. Maxey has 11, Oubre 8 – 8:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Knicks 58, 76ers 55
Donte DiVincenzo throws down a massive dunk, makes a floater and then makes a 60-footer – after the buzzer – to send the Knicks into the break 24 minutes away from a 3-0 lead.
Jalen Brunson and Joel Embiid each have 17 points to lead their teams. – 8:53 PM
Halftime: Knicks 58, 76ers 55
Donte DiVincenzo throws down a massive dunk, makes a floater and then makes a 60-footer – after the buzzer – to send the Knicks into the break 24 minutes away from a 3-0 lead.
Jalen Brunson and Joel Embiid each have 17 points to lead their teams. – 8:53 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Knicks took what appeared to be an injury timeout for Mitchell Robinson, who could barely walk up the court after the last Embiid jumper.
Robinson is staying in the game for now. – 8:42 PM
Knicks took what appeared to be an injury timeout for Mitchell Robinson, who could barely walk up the court after the last Embiid jumper.
Robinson is staying in the game for now. – 8:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Mitchell Robinson has really been fighting through this ankle issue tonight. Tom Thibodeau just had to call timeout after Robinson struggled to get back up court after defending a Joel Embiid jumper.
Score is tied at 49 with 3:52 to go in the first half. – 8:42 PM
Mitchell Robinson has really been fighting through this ankle issue tonight. Tom Thibodeau just had to call timeout after Robinson struggled to get back up court after defending a Joel Embiid jumper.
Score is tied at 49 with 3:52 to go in the first half. – 8:42 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Robinson takes a shot from Embiid and now is limping badly. Timeout 3:52 left. – 8:41 PM
Robinson takes a shot from Embiid and now is limping badly. Timeout 3:52 left. – 8:41 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
And now Anunoby goes at Embiid. I like the way this Thibodeau guy thinks. – 8:40 PM
And now Anunoby goes at Embiid. I like the way this Thibodeau guy thinks. – 8:40 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid isn’t moving great — and with 3 fouls the Knicks should be going at him every single play. – 8:35 PM
Embiid isn’t moving great — and with 3 fouls the Knicks should be going at him every single play. – 8:35 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Besides the fact that the charge gives Joel Embiid his 3rd foul, it was also extremely unnecessary. Mitchell Robinson almost literally can’t move. A eurostep is an easy transition basket there. – 8:31 PM
Besides the fact that the charge gives Joel Embiid his 3rd foul, it was also extremely unnecessary. Mitchell Robinson almost literally can’t move. A eurostep is an easy transition basket there. – 8:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
That’s more than a flagrant 1, honestly. Embiid deserved to get tossed pic.twitter.com/Z0BfbrI69x – 8:31 PM
That’s more than a flagrant 1, honestly. Embiid deserved to get tossed pic.twitter.com/Z0BfbrI69x – 8:31 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Quick review of Nick Nurse’s challenge, which is unsuccessful. Joel Embiid now has three fouls – two offensive fouls and the grab of Mitchell Robinson’s leg – in 14 minutes.
Going to be a huge final 6:27 of the first half, with Philly currently leading by 3. – 8:31 PM
Quick review of Nick Nurse’s challenge, which is unsuccessful. Joel Embiid now has three fouls – two offensive fouls and the grab of Mitchell Robinson’s leg – in 14 minutes.
Going to be a huge final 6:27 of the first half, with Philly currently leading by 3. – 8:31 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Challenge fails for Nick Nurse – offensive foul on Embiid, his 3rd, and Mitchell Robinson warms the heart of Tom Thibodeau by standing his ground. – 8:31 PM
Challenge fails for Nick Nurse – offensive foul on Embiid, his 3rd, and Mitchell Robinson warms the heart of Tom Thibodeau by standing his ground. – 8:31 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Unsuccessful challenge. Embiid has 3 fouls. Big decision here for Nurse. – 8:31 PM
Unsuccessful challenge. Embiid has 3 fouls. Big decision here for Nurse. – 8:31 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Offensive foul stands. Joel Embiid has 3 fouls. Crucial call. – 8:30 PM
Offensive foul stands. Joel Embiid has 3 fouls. Crucial call. – 8:30 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid just picked up his 3rd foul charging into Mitchell Robinson. Nick Nurse is challenging and it could be overturned.
This would be 3 fouls on Robinson and Hartenstein.
Game plan is clear: Foul the Knicks’ centers out. – 8:30 PM
Joel Embiid just picked up his 3rd foul charging into Mitchell Robinson. Nick Nurse is challenging and it could be overturned.
This would be 3 fouls on Robinson and Hartenstein.
Game plan is clear: Foul the Knicks’ centers out. – 8:30 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Somehow Isaiah Hartenstein has more fouls than Joel Embiid. Has anyone ever filed a grievance about this? – 8:26 PM
Somehow Isaiah Hartenstein has more fouls than Joel Embiid. Has anyone ever filed a grievance about this? – 8:26 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid drives right into Isaiah Hartenstein and hands him his 3rd personal foul. Embiid’s MO tonight is clearly to foul iHart out. Here comes Mitchell Robinson. – 8:25 PM
Joel Embiid drives right into Isaiah Hartenstein and hands him his 3rd personal foul. Embiid’s MO tonight is clearly to foul iHart out. Here comes Mitchell Robinson. – 8:25 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid drivers right into Isaiah Hartenstein and hands him his 3rd personal foul. Embiid’s MO tonight is clearly to foul iHart out. Here comes Mitchell Robinson. – 8:25 PM
Joel Embiid drivers right into Isaiah Hartenstein and hands him his 3rd personal foul. Embiid’s MO tonight is clearly to foul iHart out. Here comes Mitchell Robinson. – 8:25 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Cam Payne (not De’Anthony Melton) starting the second quarter for the Sixers. He’s on the floor with Lowry-Batum-Harris-Embiid. – 8:22 PM
Cam Payne (not De’Anthony Melton) starting the second quarter for the Sixers. He’s on the floor with Lowry-Batum-Harris-Embiid. – 8:22 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
When the NBA acknowledges tomorrow that Embiid should have ejected … – 8:21 PM
When the NBA acknowledges tomorrow that Embiid should have ejected … – 8:21 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Knicks 29, Sixers 27
Chaotic energy in the first quarter, as Jalen Brunson finally gets himself going with (9 points on 4-7) and Kelly Oubre has 8 to lead Philly.
Philly went 2-for-10 from 3, and Joel Embiid, Isaiah Hartenstein and Mitchell Robinson all have 2 fouls. – 8:19 PM
After 1: Knicks 29, Sixers 27
Chaotic energy in the first quarter, as Jalen Brunson finally gets himself going with (9 points on 4-7) and Kelly Oubre has 8 to lead Philly.
Philly went 2-for-10 from 3, and Joel Embiid, Isaiah Hartenstein and Mitchell Robinson all have 2 fouls. – 8:19 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Somewhere producers are scratching Joel Embiid off the list of possible guests for @Roommates__Show – 8:19 PM
Somewhere producers are scratching Joel Embiid off the list of possible guests for @Roommates__Show – 8:19 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks turn the ball over on the inbound pass, Kyle Lowry’s full court heave is slightly off right, and the Knicks lead the Sixers, 29-27, after one
– Brunson: 9 points, 4/7 FG
– Oubre: 8 points, 3/5 FG
– Embiid: 6 points, 2 fouls
– Maxey: 7 points, 2/6 FG – 8:19 PM
Knicks turn the ball over on the inbound pass, Kyle Lowry’s full court heave is slightly off right, and the Knicks lead the Sixers, 29-27, after one
– Brunson: 9 points, 4/7 FG
– Oubre: 8 points, 3/5 FG
– Embiid: 6 points, 2 fouls
– Maxey: 7 points, 2/6 FG – 8:19 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Embiid should have been ejected. That was some BS. He could have seriously hurt that man. – 8:13 PM
Embiid should have been ejected. That was some BS. He could have seriously hurt that man. – 8:13 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Sixers needed someone not named Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey to step up.
Kelly Oubre Jr. has 7 points in the first quarter. – 8:12 PM
The Sixers needed someone not named Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey to step up.
Kelly Oubre Jr. has 7 points in the first quarter. – 8:12 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
If this was a reg season game and/or not Embiid – that’s prob and Flagrant 2 and ejection.
Clearly not a basketball play
No room in the game for that
pic.twitter.com/blVWqqMCn1 – 8:12 PM
If this was a reg season game and/or not Embiid – that’s prob and Flagrant 2 and ejection.
Clearly not a basketball play
No room in the game for that
pic.twitter.com/blVWqqMCn1 – 8:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t remember the last time there was such a wide Twitter consensus on a call. Joel Embiid should have been ejected. – 8:09 PM
I don’t remember the last time there was such a wide Twitter consensus on a call. Joel Embiid should have been ejected. – 8:09 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
In my opinion, that was *way* more reckless/dangerous by Embiid than the Flagrant 2s that are guys getting hit in the head or groin.
That was really wild and could’ve been disastrous. – 8:07 PM
In my opinion, that was *way* more reckless/dangerous by Embiid than the Flagrant 2s that are guys getting hit in the head or groin.
That was really wild and could’ve been disastrous. – 8:07 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid gets a flagrant one. The Sixers wanted the refs to pay close attention to how things were being played. But you know, they didn’t want Embiid and Lowry to get first-quarter flagrants. – 8:06 PM
Embiid gets a flagrant one. The Sixers wanted the refs to pay close attention to how things were being played. But you know, they didn’t want Embiid and Lowry to get first-quarter flagrants. – 8:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Embiid pulling down Mitchell Robinson looks worse every time they show the replay. – 8:06 PM
Embiid pulling down Mitchell Robinson looks worse every time they show the replay. – 8:06 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
They’re leaving Embiid in? With 2 first quarter fouls and him clearly being furious??? That’s a choice. – 8:05 PM
They’re leaving Embiid in? With 2 first quarter fouls and him clearly being furious??? That’s a choice. – 8:05 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Surprised Embiid didn’t get a Flagrant 2 on that. That was a dangerous play. – 8:05 PM
Surprised Embiid didn’t get a Flagrant 2 on that. That was a dangerous play. – 8:05 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
2 extremely unacceptable, immature Flagrant 1s on Embiid and Lowry thus far. – 8:05 PM
2 extremely unacceptable, immature Flagrant 1s on Embiid and Lowry thus far. – 8:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If this were the regular season Embiid would be in the lockerroom. You can’t do stuff like that – 8:05 PM
If this were the regular season Embiid would be in the lockerroom. You can’t do stuff like that – 8:05 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
That’s got to be a Flagrant on Embiid. Know he’s upset about not getting the call at the other end, but he has to keep his cool. – 8:05 PM
That’s got to be a Flagrant on Embiid. Know he’s upset about not getting the call at the other end, but he has to keep his cool. – 8:05 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Joel Embiid should have been ejected there is no basketball excuse for that shit he just pulled. That’s one of the dirtiest plays of the season. – 8:05 PM
Joel Embiid should have been ejected there is no basketball excuse for that shit he just pulled. That’s one of the dirtiest plays of the season. – 8:05 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
This is the 3rd play under official review inside of the first 8 minutes of Game 3. Two of the three have involved Joel Embiid.
Embiid is assessed a flagrant 1 for grabbing Mitchell Robinson while dunking.
It’s active in Philly tonight. – 8:04 PM
This is the 3rd play under official review inside of the first 8 minutes of Game 3. Two of the three have involved Joel Embiid.
Embiid is assessed a flagrant 1 for grabbing Mitchell Robinson while dunking.
It’s active in Philly tonight. – 8:04 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
76ers-Knicks got spice. They just brought out the red pepper flakes. Enbiid and Divincenzo get into it. Knicks get on Embiid after he seemed to intentionally take Mitchell Robinson to the ground. Embiid gets a flagrant 1 for it. – 8:04 PM
76ers-Knicks got spice. They just brought out the red pepper flakes. Enbiid and Divincenzo get into it. Knicks get on Embiid after he seemed to intentionally take Mitchell Robinson to the ground. Embiid gets a flagrant 1 for it. – 8:04 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Embiid is *definitely* getting a flagrant for that foul on Robinson, and it’s his 2nd foul. That was insane by him. – 8:04 PM
Embiid is *definitely* getting a flagrant for that foul on Robinson, and it’s his 2nd foul. That was insane by him. – 8:04 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Really don’t need another review but that should be a Flagrant 1 on Embiid. Dangerous play grabbing Robinson’s legs in the air like that. – 8:04 PM
Really don’t need another review but that should be a Flagrant 1 on Embiid. Dangerous play grabbing Robinson’s legs in the air like that. – 8:04 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid has been dropping some odd cheap shots — not just “the cheap shot.” He bumped Hartenstein after a foul earlier and now punches Robinson from the floor. – 8:04 PM
Embiid has been dropping some odd cheap shots — not just “the cheap shot.” He bumped Hartenstein after a foul earlier and now punches Robinson from the floor. – 8:04 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid gives Hartenstein a shoulder to the back after he fouled the big man. – 8:01 PM
Embiid gives Hartenstein a shoulder to the back after he fouled the big man. – 8:01 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Y’all can dislike that he said it (or who said it), but LeBron was right: The replay center needs to either be eliminated or totally readdressed this off-season.
That turning into an offensive foul on Embiid is WILD. – 8:01 PM
Y’all can dislike that he said it (or who said it), but LeBron was right: The replay center needs to either be eliminated or totally readdressed this off-season.
That turning into an offensive foul on Embiid is WILD. – 8:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Isaiah Hartenstein can only laugh after Joel Embiid swing thru draws 2nd foul. In comes Mitch. – 8:01 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein can only laugh after Joel Embiid swing thru draws 2nd foul. In comes Mitch. – 8:01 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After a flagrant foul on Kyle Lowry and an offensive foul on Joel Embiid in the span of about 15 seconds, the crowd here is very displeased with the officials. But the result of all of it was a single point for the Knicks, and was followed by a sarcastic cheer for a Knick foul. – 8:00 PM
After a flagrant foul on Kyle Lowry and an offensive foul on Joel Embiid in the span of about 15 seconds, the crowd here is very displeased with the officials. But the result of all of it was a single point for the Knicks, and was followed by a sarcastic cheer for a Knick foul. – 8:00 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Wow, they called Embiid for an offensive foul. pic.twitter.com/NB48zXLsAM – 8:00 PM
Wow, they called Embiid for an offensive foul. pic.twitter.com/NB48zXLsAM – 8:00 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
And now there’s a flagrant review on a play between Embiid and Hartenstein.
Hartenstein sold some physicality on Embiid trying to get by him. Hartenstein doubled over as if he got hit in the gut or below the belt.
Offensive foul called on Joel Embiid after review. – 8:00 PM
And now there’s a flagrant review on a play between Embiid and Hartenstein.
Hartenstein sold some physicality on Embiid trying to get by him. Hartenstein doubled over as if he got hit in the gut or below the belt.
Offensive foul called on Joel Embiid after review. – 8:00 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Back to back plays under review here in Philly. Joel Embiid tried to use a swim move to get by Isaiah Hartenstein and iHart crumbled to the ground. Replay on Jumbotron wasn’t too clear. – 7:59 PM
Back to back plays under review here in Philly. Joel Embiid tried to use a swim move to get by Isaiah Hartenstein and iHart crumbled to the ground. Replay on Jumbotron wasn’t too clear. – 7:59 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Oh, this jawn is getting physical. Hartenstein gets in the way of Embiid and pays for it. But on the real, it looked like a weak acting job. – 7:59 PM
Oh, this jawn is getting physical. Hartenstein gets in the way of Embiid and pays for it. But on the real, it looked like a weak acting job. – 7:59 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Kyle Lowry hit with a flagrant 1 for hitting DiVicenzo in the face. Now they’re reviewing Embiid for a hostile act with a knee to Hartenstein’s groin. Seemed unintentional, but things are escalating quickly here. – 7:58 PM
Kyle Lowry hit with a flagrant 1 for hitting DiVicenzo in the face. Now they’re reviewing Embiid for a hostile act with a knee to Hartenstein’s groin. Seemed unintentional, but things are escalating quickly here. – 7:58 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Well, 22 seconds later we’ve got a tech that is being reviewed and — should be something, Embiid knee to, well, Hartenstein. – 7:58 PM
Well, 22 seconds later we’ve got a tech that is being reviewed and — should be something, Embiid knee to, well, Hartenstein. – 7:58 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The energy in this building is on 10. Oubre with five. Embiid and Harris have four apiece. Sixers shooting 5-9 and lead 13-10. Brunson has three on 1-4 shooting. – 7:51 PM
The energy in this building is on 10. Oubre with five. Embiid and Harris have four apiece. Sixers shooting 5-9 and lead 13-10. Brunson has three on 1-4 shooting. – 7:51 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Embiid has absolutely no interest in even pretending to move on defense or come out of the paint – Knicks taking advantage early on… – 7:49 PM
Embiid has absolutely no interest in even pretending to move on defense or come out of the paint – Knicks taking advantage early on… – 7:49 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Good evening from Philadelphia, where the Knicks and 76ers are about to tipoff for Game 3.
Knicks lead the first-round series, 2-0, but Joel Embiid and the Sixers clearly believe they’re the better team.
We’ll find out tonight.
Updates to come. pic.twitter.com/m0LMMAMBZs – 7:18 PM
Good evening from Philadelphia, where the Knicks and 76ers are about to tipoff for Game 3.
Knicks lead the first-round series, 2-0, but Joel Embiid and the Sixers clearly believe they’re the better team.
We’ll find out tonight.
Updates to come. pic.twitter.com/m0LMMAMBZs – 7:18 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Same starters for the Sixers: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre Jr, Harris and Embiid. – 7:05 PM
Same starters for the Sixers: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre Jr, Harris and Embiid. – 7:05 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters vs. Knicks for Game 3
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Maxey – 7:05 PM
Sixers starters vs. Knicks for Game 3
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Maxey – 7:05 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid running through his pregame routine ahead of Sixers-Knicks Game 3: pic.twitter.com/zhaPsYJlLs – 6:59 PM
Joel Embiid running through his pregame routine ahead of Sixers-Knicks Game 3: pic.twitter.com/zhaPsYJlLs – 6:59 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Nick Nurse in his pregamer says De’Anthony Melton is still in wait and see mode. When asked if he feels confident enough to throw him out there if he can play, he said it’s tough because he hasn’t played much recently, but if he’s feeling good, Nurse will throw him out there. – 5:56 PM
Nick Nurse in his pregamer says De’Anthony Melton is still in wait and see mode. When asked if he feels confident enough to throw him out there if he can play, he said it’s tough because he hasn’t played much recently, but if he’s feeling good, Nurse will throw him out there. – 5:56 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nick Nurse says De’Anthony Melton is a game time decision — so expect him to play for the Sixers in Game 3 against the Knicks tonight. – 5:52 PM
Nick Nurse says De’Anthony Melton is a game time decision — so expect him to play for the Sixers in Game 3 against the Knicks tonight. – 5:52 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
DeAnthony Melton will go through a workout ahead of Game 3 before Sixers decide on his status, Nick Nurse says. – 5:49 PM
DeAnthony Melton will go through a workout ahead of Game 3 before Sixers decide on his status, Nick Nurse says. – 5:49 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NEW FINDER POD: What’s going on with Joel Embiid’s eye thing? with @BrianSuttererMD … and more injury updates. tomthefinder.com/p/the-finder-p… – 4:28 PM
NEW FINDER POD: What’s going on with Joel Embiid’s eye thing? with @BrianSuttererMD … and more injury updates. tomthefinder.com/p/the-finder-p… – 4:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wins in their first 55 playoff games:
27 — Joel Embiid
26 — Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/bUzJOpwhub – 1:50 PM
Wins in their first 55 playoff games:
27 — Joel Embiid
26 — Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/bUzJOpwhub – 1:50 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Asked Josh Hart about Joel Embiid’s claim that Sixers are better team and should be up 2-0: “I don’t care. They’re not. We’re up 2-0. When the NBA starts basing the series on what we think, then I’ll care a little bit more.” – 12:00 PM
Asked Josh Hart about Joel Embiid’s claim that Sixers are better team and should be up 2-0: “I don’t care. They’re not. We’re up 2-0. When the NBA starts basing the series on what we think, then I’ll care a little bit more.” – 12:00 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid has taken 51 shots against the Knicks and they’re coming from different places than in the regular season. Embiid got 62% of his shots within 14 feet this season but so far only 50% vs. NYK, though more at rim.
(L: reg season shot chart/R:playoffs)
h/t @cleantheglass pic.twitter.com/drgwzprOOl – 11:43 AM
Joel Embiid has taken 51 shots against the Knicks and they’re coming from different places than in the regular season. Embiid got 62% of his shots within 14 feet this season but so far only 50% vs. NYK, though more at rim.
(L: reg season shot chart/R:playoffs)
h/t @cleantheglass pic.twitter.com/drgwzprOOl – 11:43 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Josh Hart on Joel Embiid’s comments that the 76ers should be winning the series right now:
“I don’t care. They’re not. We’re up 2-0. When the NBA starts basing the series on what we think, then I’ll care a little bit more.” – 11:36 AM
Josh Hart on Joel Embiid’s comments that the 76ers should be winning the series right now:
“I don’t care. They’re not. We’re up 2-0. When the NBA starts basing the series on what we think, then I’ll care a little bit more.” – 11:36 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Sixers’ 0-2 deficit comes with long odds, but Nick Nurse remains confident: ‘I’ve been here before.’ inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA – 11:11 AM
The Sixers’ 0-2 deficit comes with long odds, but Nick Nurse remains confident: ‘I’ve been here before.’ inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA – 11:11 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid w/the Knee + eye Reminds me of that Mia series 2022.
Had a broken face torn thumb and index, still went 2-2 vs Heat in games he played at 40 percent% health tops.
While broadcasters milked his reg. Seas vs playoff dip like a fascinating mystery. – 9:36 AM
Embiid w/the Knee + eye Reminds me of that Mia series 2022.
Had a broken face torn thumb and index, still went 2-2 vs Heat in games he played at 40 percent% health tops.
While broadcasters milked his reg. Seas vs playoff dip like a fascinating mystery. – 9:36 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid w/the Knee + eye Reminds me of that Mia series 2022.
Had a broken face torn thumb and index, still went 2-2 against vs Heat in games he played at 40 percent% health tops.
While broadcasters milked his reg. Seas vs playoff dip like a fascinating mystery. – 9:36 AM
Embiid w/the Knee + eye Reminds me of that Mia series 2022.
Had a broken face torn thumb and index, still went 2-2 against vs Heat in games he played at 40 percent% health tops.
While broadcasters milked his reg. Seas vs playoff dip like a fascinating mystery. – 9:36 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“Embiid’s health is the single biggest question mark in the series. Can they do it? Yes. Is it likely? No.”
—@LegsESPN on the 76ers-Knicks series 👀 pic.twitter.com/ankytO0E38 – 9:25 AM
“Embiid’s health is the single biggest question mark in the series. Can they do it? Yes. Is it likely? No.”
—@LegsESPN on the 76ers-Knicks series 👀 pic.twitter.com/ankytO0E38 – 9:25 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid is 5-1 in Game 3s since the Bubble. pic.twitter.com/b1BKYmUDKM – 8:54 AM
Joel Embiid is 5-1 in Game 3s since the Bubble. pic.twitter.com/b1BKYmUDKM – 8:54 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Playoff leaders:
PTS — Siakam
REB — Allen
AST — LeBron, Hali
STL — Four-way tie
BLK — Chet
FGM — Siakam
3PM — Dame
FTM — Embiid pic.twitter.com/Xi7Gw0ianX – 8:24 AM
Playoff leaders:
PTS — Siakam
REB — Allen
AST — LeBron, Hali
STL — Four-way tie
BLK — Chet
FGM — Siakam
3PM — Dame
FTM — Embiid pic.twitter.com/Xi7Gw0ianX – 8:24 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Sixers’ 0-2 deficit comes with long odds, but Nick Nurse remains confident: ‘I’ve been here before.’ inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:55 AM
The Sixers’ 0-2 deficit comes with long odds, but Nick Nurse remains confident: ‘I’ve been here before.’ inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:55 AM
More on this storyline
Austin Krell: Embiid says he often thinks “why me?” when faced with the ailments he deals with. “The one thing I’m not going to do is give up. No matter what happens. Got to keep pushing, fighting, putting my body on the line. For my family, for this city, for this team.” -via Twitter @NBAKrell / April 26, 2024
Fred Katz: Josh Hart on the Embiid flagrant on Mitchell Robinson: “I’m all for tough fouls or playoff fouls but that’s something that can put a guy out for a significant amount of time.” He called the play “reckless” by Embiid. -via Twitter @FredKatz / April 26, 2024
Tim Bontemps: Joel Embiid said dealing with Bell’s Palsy has been “pretty annoying.” “It’s unfortunate … got to keep pushing.” -via Twitter @TimBontemps / April 26, 2024