Joel Embiid: I just love New York. If I’ve got to be the punching bag and you hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s ok
Michael Scotto: Joel Embiid on being a Knicks villain: “It’s not hostile. I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world. I have a place here for the past five years. I just love New York. If I’ve got to be the punching bag and you hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s ok. I love it.”
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
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CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
76ers’ Joel Embiid says he doesn’t mind being villain at Madison Square Garden: ‘I just love New York’
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 2:32 AM
76ers’ Joel Embiid says he doesn’t mind being villain at Madison Square Garden: ‘I just love New York’
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 2:32 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Joel Embiid is playing dirty every single game in this playoffs 💀
pic.twitter.com/n1dvx5gXiq – 1:37 AM
Joel Embiid is playing dirty every single game in this playoffs 💀
pic.twitter.com/n1dvx5gXiq – 1:37 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Joel Embiid’s dirty plays on the Knicks’ players continues 👀 pic.twitter.com/rQU0GErglF – 1:35 AM
Joel Embiid’s dirty plays on the Knicks’ players continues 👀 pic.twitter.com/rQU0GErglF – 1:35 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Joel Embiid’s dirty plays on the Knicks’ players continues 👀
pic.twitter.com/4RymEocxja – 1:32 AM
Joel Embiid’s dirty plays on the Knicks’ players continues 👀
pic.twitter.com/4RymEocxja – 1:32 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
76ers vs. Knicks: How Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid flipped script, found ‘a way to survive’ in season-saving win
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 12:29 AM
76ers vs. Knicks: How Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid flipped script, found ‘a way to survive’ in season-saving win
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 12:29 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Adversity struck Tyrese Maxey in the 4th quarter of Game 4.
It hit Joel Embiid in Game 5.
Instead of going out with a whimper, they ran toward the fight in different ways.
Now, they can tie the series at home on Thursday.
Inside Game 5 @973ESPN:
973espn.com/maxey-embiid-a… – 12:25 AM
Adversity struck Tyrese Maxey in the 4th quarter of Game 4.
It hit Joel Embiid in Game 5.
Instead of going out with a whimper, they ran toward the fight in different ways.
Now, they can tie the series at home on Thursday.
Inside Game 5 @973ESPN:
973espn.com/maxey-embiid-a… – 12:25 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid on playing in front of fans at Madison Square Garden:
“It’s not hostile. I love New York. New York is my favorite scene in the world. I have a place here for the past 5 years, so I just love New York. And then the fans, you know, when you play against the team, – 11:24 PM
Joel Embiid on playing in front of fans at Madison Square Garden:
“It’s not hostile. I love New York. New York is my favorite scene in the world. I have a place here for the past 5 years, so I just love New York. And then the fans, you know, when you play against the team, – 11:24 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Knicks fans, Joel Embiid hears your “F*ck Embiid” chants.
“I love it. If I gotta be the punching bag and hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s okay. I love it… It usually gets me going in those situations because you want to put yourself in those situations & kind of shut them up.” pic.twitter.com/sn1mUfte5c – 11:21 PM
Knicks fans, Joel Embiid hears your “F*ck Embiid” chants.
“I love it. If I gotta be the punching bag and hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s okay. I love it… It usually gets me going in those situations because you want to put yourself in those situations & kind of shut them up.” pic.twitter.com/sn1mUfte5c – 11:21 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Joel Embiid on being a Knicks villain: “It’s not hostile. I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world. I have a place here for the past five years. I just love New York. If I’ve got to be the punching bag and you hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s ok. I love it.” pic.twitter.com/f287cSIlcA – 11:12 PM
Joel Embiid on being a Knicks villain: “It’s not hostile. I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world. I have a place here for the past five years. I just love New York. If I’ve got to be the punching bag and you hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s ok. I love it.” pic.twitter.com/f287cSIlcA – 11:12 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
2024 1st Round:
Tyrese Maxey: 32.4 PPG
Joel Embiid: 31.8 PPG
Looking ahead… the last pair of teammates to each average 30 points in the same series was…
Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant in 2001 Conf Semis vs the Kings (min. 4 games played each). – 10:50 PM
2024 1st Round:
Tyrese Maxey: 32.4 PPG
Joel Embiid: 31.8 PPG
Looking ahead… the last pair of teammates to each average 30 points in the same series was…
Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant in 2001 Conf Semis vs the Kings (min. 4 games played each). – 10:50 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Embiid did not play well tonight. Yes, he’s hurt. Yes, he’s not in prime shape. But his ongoing effort tonight was tremendous. Two excellent help defense plays on Brunson in the OT and a whole lot of unselfishness on a night where a teammate was on a major heater – 10:32 PM
Embiid did not play well tonight. Yes, he’s hurt. Yes, he’s not in prime shape. But his ongoing effort tonight was tremendous. Two excellent help defense plays on Brunson in the OT and a whole lot of unselfishness on a night where a teammate was on a major heater – 10:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Incredibly, tonight was the first time the Sixers have ever won a game (playoff or regular season) in which Joel Embiid attempted 19+ FGs and scored fewer than 20 points.
Had never happened before in Embiid’s entire NBA career – 10:30 PM
Incredibly, tonight was the first time the Sixers have ever won a game (playoff or regular season) in which Joel Embiid attempted 19+ FGs and scored fewer than 20 points.
Had never happened before in Embiid’s entire NBA career – 10:30 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Incredibly, tonight was the first time the Sixers have ever won a game (playoff or regular season) in which Joel Embiid attempted 19+ FGs and scored fewer than 20 points.
Had never happened before – 10:29 PM
Incredibly, tonight was the first time the Sixers have ever won a game (playoff or regular season) in which Joel Embiid attempted 19+ FGs and scored fewer than 20 points.
Had never happened before – 10:29 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Tobias Harris has taken a lot of heat for disappearing in this series. With Embiid struggling, his offensive contribution tonight was vital including two huge late free throws to ice the game – 10:23 PM
Tobias Harris has taken a lot of heat for disappearing in this series. With Embiid struggling, his offensive contribution tonight was vital including two huge late free throws to ice the game – 10:23 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers don’t win that game without winning the rebounding battle. Joel Embiid had 16 of ’em. – 10:17 PM
Sixers don’t win that game without winning the rebounding battle. Joel Embiid had 16 of ’em. – 10:17 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Have to give Joel Embiid credit for a clutch bounce back performance. Of course, those 48 minutes he played tonight may have an impact on Game 6. – 10:15 PM
Have to give Joel Embiid credit for a clutch bounce back performance. Of course, those 48 minutes he played tonight may have an impact on Game 6. – 10:15 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Joel Embiid’s first co-star was afraid to shoot late in a Game 7.
Joel Embiid’s second co-star complained that he never got the ball back in one elimination game and scored nine in his next one.
Joel Embiid’s third co-star scores 46 to save the season.
They’ve found their guy. – 10:15 PM
Joel Embiid’s first co-star was afraid to shoot late in a Game 7.
Joel Embiid’s second co-star complained that he never got the ball back in one elimination game and scored nine in his next one.
Joel Embiid’s third co-star scores 46 to save the season.
They’ve found their guy. – 10:15 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
What a tremendous performance in a big spot by Maxey. And a gutsy game by Embiid. Give the big man credit. Saw Maxey had it going and he didn’t and deferred to him late. We saw some mental toughness from this Sixers group that we’ve never seen – 9:59 PM
What a tremendous performance in a big spot by Maxey. And a gutsy game by Embiid. Give the big man credit. Saw Maxey had it going and he didn’t and deferred to him late. We saw some mental toughness from this Sixers group that we’ve never seen – 9:59 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Sixers win 112-106, force a Game 6 despite being down 6 with 30 seconds left in regulation.
Tyrese Maxey with a season-saving performance (46/5/9), Joel Embiid with some great defense in overtime (and a 19/16/10 triple double), and some big shots by Tobias Harris (19). – 9:56 PM
Final: Sixers win 112-106, force a Game 6 despite being down 6 with 30 seconds left in regulation.
Tyrese Maxey with a season-saving performance (46/5/9), Joel Embiid with some great defense in overtime (and a 19/16/10 triple double), and some big shots by Tobias Harris (19). – 9:56 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid with the season on the line:
9 turnovers
7 buckets
Still got the win. pic.twitter.com/s7YYa2Yok1 – 9:56 PM
Embiid with the season on the line:
9 turnovers
7 buckets
Still got the win. pic.twitter.com/s7YYa2Yok1 – 9:56 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Brunson misses a contested layup, Embiid dives on the floor for a rebound, and the Sixers will go to the line to ice the game.
That should just about do it.
(I think.) – 9:53 PM
Brunson misses a contested layup, Embiid dives on the floor for a rebound, and the Sixers will go to the line to ice the game.
That should just about do it.
(I think.) – 9:53 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Joel Embiid with a rare quadruple-double of points, rebounds, assists and turnovers? – 9:51 PM
Joel Embiid with a rare quadruple-double of points, rebounds, assists and turnovers? – 9:51 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
What Embiid did and did not prioritize on defense down the stretch of this game was interesting. – 9:47 PM
What Embiid did and did not prioritize on defense down the stretch of this game was interesting. – 9:47 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Last three players with a 15/15/10/5b playoff game:
Tim Duncan
David Robinson
Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/ax4koIcL7G – 9:47 PM
Last three players with a 15/15/10/5b playoff game:
Tim Duncan
David Robinson
Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/ax4koIcL7G – 9:47 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid slapped Jalen Brunson in the face on a drive to the rim. Officials are now going to review the play. A flagrant one would be 2 free throws and the ball back. Knicks trail Sixers, 106-102, with 1:22 left in OT. – 9:45 PM
Joel Embiid slapped Jalen Brunson in the face on a drive to the rim. Officials are now going to review the play. A flagrant one would be 2 free throws and the ball back. Knicks trail Sixers, 106-102, with 1:22 left in OT. – 9:45 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Four consecutive Embiid plays in overtime here. They badly need him for this final push. – 9:44 PM
Four consecutive Embiid plays in overtime here. They badly need him for this final push. – 9:44 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid, with absolutely nothing left in the tank, has absolutely taken over defensively here in overtime. – 9:44 PM
Joel Embiid, with absolutely nothing left in the tank, has absolutely taken over defensively here in overtime. – 9:44 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tonight marks @JoelEmbiid’s first career playoff triple-double.
16 PTS / 15 REB / 10 AST / 3 BLK – 9:42 PM
Tonight marks @JoelEmbiid’s first career playoff triple-double.
16 PTS / 15 REB / 10 AST / 3 BLK – 9:42 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Mitchell Robinson has done so much for the Knicks tonight but he needs to stop leaving his feet on the three point line. Gave Maxey the 4 point play at the end of regulation and just let Embiid shot game him off the ground to get in the paint. An Embiid 3PA is good outcome for – 9:41 PM
Mitchell Robinson has done so much for the Knicks tonight but he needs to stop leaving his feet on the three point line. Gave Maxey the 4 point play at the end of regulation and just let Embiid shot game him off the ground to get in the paint. An Embiid 3PA is good outcome for – 9:41 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
I’m sure Embiid is tired and probably hurt but he can’t just catch the ball and wait for a double. Mitchell Robinson is pushing him 18-feet from the basket and turning the ex-MVP into a decoy. – 9:39 PM
I’m sure Embiid is tired and probably hurt but he can’t just catch the ball and wait for a double. Mitchell Robinson is pushing him 18-feet from the basket and turning the ex-MVP into a decoy. – 9:39 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson has continually used his speed to take advantage of Joel Embiid when he gets the switch. Brunson up to 36 points and has scored the first 5 points in overtime.
OT1: NYK 102, PHI 97 | 3:56 to go – 9:37 PM
Jalen Brunson has continually used his speed to take advantage of Joel Embiid when he gets the switch. Brunson up to 36 points and has scored the first 5 points in overtime.
OT1: NYK 102, PHI 97 | 3:56 to go – 9:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Listen, Joel Embiid is the NBA’s most dominant player, when healthy.
Clearly he’s not
If the 76ers are going to force a Game 6 back in Philadelphia, it’s Tyrese Maxey or bust. #NBAPlayoffs – 9:35 PM
Listen, Joel Embiid is the NBA’s most dominant player, when healthy.
Clearly he’s not
If the 76ers are going to force a Game 6 back in Philadelphia, it’s Tyrese Maxey or bust. #NBAPlayoffs – 9:35 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
There was a point in this game when the Sixers turned the dials of the offense in Maxey’s direction and it was the right decision, considering how Embiid has been moving and how awesome Maxey has been. OT, baby! – 9:34 PM
There was a point in this game when the Sixers turned the dials of the offense in Maxey’s direction and it was the right decision, considering how Embiid has been moving and how awesome Maxey has been. OT, baby! – 9:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid has played in 10 elimination games.
He shot over 50 FG% in only one of them. pic.twitter.com/0wbD0EQ6dU – 9:30 PM
Joel Embiid has played in 10 elimination games.
He shot over 50 FG% in only one of them. pic.twitter.com/0wbD0EQ6dU – 9:30 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
A pair of brutal turnovers — one by Embiid on a post-up, another by Maxey after he threw a bad pass after picking up his dribble – might end this one. Knicks are up 94-88 with a minute left. – 9:28 PM
A pair of brutal turnovers — one by Embiid on a post-up, another by Maxey after he threw a bad pass after picking up his dribble – might end this one. Knicks are up 94-88 with a minute left. – 9:28 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Non-zero chance Joel Embiid doesn’t play with the Sixers anymore.
Pretty certain he doesn’t play for Team USA this summer. – 9:28 PM
Non-zero chance Joel Embiid doesn’t play with the Sixers anymore.
Pretty certain he doesn’t play for Team USA this summer. – 9:28 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Why Nick Nurse is not hacking Mitchell Robinson has me flabbergasted. He is wreaking havoc everywhere, made Embiid mortal, and has turned the air above the rim into a no-fly zone. Make Thibs sub him out for these crucial 2 minutes before the no intentional fouling rule sets in. – 9:23 PM
Why Nick Nurse is not hacking Mitchell Robinson has me flabbergasted. He is wreaking havoc everywhere, made Embiid mortal, and has turned the air above the rim into a no-fly zone. Make Thibs sub him out for these crucial 2 minutes before the no intentional fouling rule sets in. – 9:23 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Imma give Embiid a pass for leaving Maxey hanging because he’s fighting through a lot right now. Real Talk. – 9:18 PM
Imma give Embiid a pass for leaving Maxey hanging because he’s fighting through a lot right now. Real Talk. – 9:18 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I just don’t know how the Sixers saw what happened in the 4th quarter of Game 4 and thought ‘Yes, let’s try the Embiid the whole second half thing again’. – 9:17 PM
I just don’t know how the Sixers saw what happened in the 4th quarter of Game 4 and thought ‘Yes, let’s try the Embiid the whole second half thing again’. – 9:17 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid has come out of the game now at this timeout. Gotta try it, he had nothing on his last pass. – 9:16 PM
Embiid has come out of the game now at this timeout. Gotta try it, he had nothing on his last pass. – 9:16 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
With 6:15 left and the Sixers down 80-77, Joel Embiid is on the bench for the first time in the second half. Maxey, Lowry, Oubre, Harris and Batum on the floor. – 9:16 PM
With 6:15 left and the Sixers down 80-77, Joel Embiid is on the bench for the first time in the second half. Maxey, Lowry, Oubre, Harris and Batum on the floor. – 9:16 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
And here come the delayed (they wait for him to start dribbling) double teams thrown at Joel Embiid by Tom Thibodeau. Just like Game 4 when he didn’t come out of the game in the second half. Has yet to show he has the versatility to dribble through or around them. – 9:16 PM
And here come the delayed (they wait for him to start dribbling) double teams thrown at Joel Embiid by Tom Thibodeau. Just like Game 4 when he didn’t come out of the game in the second half. Has yet to show he has the versatility to dribble through or around them. – 9:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jokic had some unserious turnovers last night. Embiid doing his best to match him – 9:14 PM
Jokic had some unserious turnovers last night. Embiid doing his best to match him – 9:14 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
You can kinda accept/live with with Embiid shooting jumpers coz of his knee, but these turnovers are absolutely brutal. Gotta be so much more assured with the passes. – 9:14 PM
You can kinda accept/live with with Embiid shooting jumpers coz of his knee, but these turnovers are absolutely brutal. Gotta be so much more assured with the passes. – 9:14 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid is 0 for 2 with 3 turnovers about midway through the fourth quarter. – 9:14 PM
Embiid is 0 for 2 with 3 turnovers about midway through the fourth quarter. – 9:14 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Some of this Embiid passes have been terrible and SO costly at the same time – 9:13 PM
Some of this Embiid passes have been terrible and SO costly at the same time – 9:13 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Can see the Embiid fatigue already–Knicks get layups on two possessions here where guys just beat Embiid to the hoop – 9:10 PM
Can see the Embiid fatigue already–Knicks get layups on two possessions here where guys just beat Embiid to the hoop – 9:10 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid stays out there but he’s not having a heavy workload because Maxey is playing so well. Basket and then assist to Batum for a 3-pointer and a 74-70 lead. – 9:01 PM
Embiid stays out there but he’s not having a heavy workload because Maxey is playing so well. Basket and then assist to Batum for a 3-pointer and a 74-70 lead. – 9:01 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid is out there to start the 4th quarter once agian. – 8:59 PM
Joel Embiid is out there to start the 4th quarter once agian. – 8:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Knicks 70, 76ers 69
Philadelphia is now +4 in Embiid’s 32 minutes tonight, and -5 in his four on the bench.
The series could very well be decided right here at the start of the fourth. But, like in Game 4, Joel Embiid is still in the game to start the period. – 8:59 PM
After 3: Knicks 70, 76ers 69
Philadelphia is now +4 in Embiid’s 32 minutes tonight, and -5 in his four on the bench.
The series could very well be decided right here at the start of the fourth. But, like in Game 4, Joel Embiid is still in the game to start the period. – 8:59 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Knicks hold a slim 70-69 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
– Brunson has 22/5 to lead New York
– Maxey with 24/5 on 10-19 for the Sixers
– Harris has 15 on 6-10.
– Embiid with 13/12/7. – 8:58 PM
Knicks hold a slim 70-69 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
– Brunson has 22/5 to lead New York
– Maxey with 24/5 on 10-19 for the Sixers
– Harris has 15 on 6-10.
– Embiid with 13/12/7. – 8:58 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks 70, 76ers 69 after three. Sixers will have to decide if they try to go a few minutes without Embiid here. – 8:56 PM
Knicks 70, 76ers 69 after three. Sixers will have to decide if they try to go a few minutes without Embiid here. – 8:56 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Joel Embiid is the only lottery pick in either of these teams’ playoff rotations. Pretty amazing. – 8:54 PM
Joel Embiid is the only lottery pick in either of these teams’ playoff rotations. Pretty amazing. – 8:54 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
A pair of Tyrese Maxey layups — one off of a nice cut off a bounce pass from Embiid, the other attacking before NYK had a chance to set their defense — and the Sixers have jumped out to a 10-2 run to start the 3rd and have taken a 53-51 lead. Timeout New York. – 8:38 PM
A pair of Tyrese Maxey layups — one off of a nice cut off a bounce pass from Embiid, the other attacking before NYK had a chance to set their defense — and the Sixers have jumped out to a 10-2 run to start the 3rd and have taken a 53-51 lead. Timeout New York. – 8:38 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
I didn’t know Nurse was going to solve that Heat zone at the half during the Play In and he did. But this Knicks man defense, with Embiid looking as unhealthy as he does now… I’m not sure what he cooks up here with everything to lose but it should be creative. – 8:18 PM
I didn’t know Nurse was going to solve that Heat zone at the half during the Play In and he did. But this Knicks man defense, with Embiid looking as unhealthy as he does now… I’m not sure what he cooks up here with everything to lose but it should be creative. – 8:18 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
This is shaping out to be one hell of a duel between Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey.
Brunson and Maxey each have 15 points on 50% FG or better in the first half.
Knicks lead Sixers, 49-43, and have held Joel Embiid to just 3/12 FG for 8 points.
76ers’ season on the line. – 8:12 PM
This is shaping out to be one hell of a duel between Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey.
Brunson and Maxey each have 15 points on 50% FG or better in the first half.
Knicks lead Sixers, 49-43, and have held Joel Embiid to just 3/12 FG for 8 points.
76ers’ season on the line. – 8:12 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks 49, 76ers 43. Embiid is 3 for 10 and doesn’t appear to have it tonight. Not sure Philly has any better option than to tell Maxey to go Allen Iverson mode and shoot as many times as it takes. – 8:11 PM
Knicks 49, 76ers 43. Embiid is 3 for 10 and doesn’t appear to have it tonight. Not sure Philly has any better option than to tell Maxey to go Allen Iverson mode and shoot as many times as it takes. – 8:11 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Knicks 49, Sixers 43 after Maxey’s scooping layup at the buzzer. He’s got 15 points. Harris with 10. Embiid with 8-9-3. It’s a broken record, but the difference was the big Knicks run to open the second, primarily with Embiid on the bench. – 8:11 PM
Halftime: Knicks 49, Sixers 43 after Maxey’s scooping layup at the buzzer. He’s got 15 points. Harris with 10. Embiid with 8-9-3. It’s a broken record, but the difference was the big Knicks run to open the second, primarily with Embiid on the bench. – 8:11 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Fantastic discipline by Robinson to do what Hartenstein hasn’t and show his hands when Embiid drove. This challenge is going to lose by Nurse. – 8:04 PM
Fantastic discipline by Robinson to do what Hartenstein hasn’t and show his hands when Embiid drove. This challenge is going to lose by Nurse. – 8:04 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
76ers lose the challenge. Down to three timeouts. Only the second foul on Embiid. Not sure that one was worth it. – 8:04 PM
76ers lose the challenge. Down to three timeouts. Only the second foul on Embiid. Not sure that one was worth it. – 8:04 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks are rightly angry with the officials again — giving Nick Nurse as much time as he wanted to decide to challenge Embiid offensive foul. – 8:03 PM
Knicks are rightly angry with the officials again — giving Nick Nurse as much time as he wanted to decide to challenge Embiid offensive foul. – 8:03 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Potentially big moment here. Nurse challenging an offensive foul on Embiid. Lose it and they’re down to three timeouts for the last nearly 2 1/2 quarters. – 8:03 PM
Potentially big moment here. Nurse challenging an offensive foul on Embiid. Lose it and they’re down to three timeouts for the last nearly 2 1/2 quarters. – 8:03 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Nick Nurse is challenging that last offensive foul on Joel Embiid. – 8:03 PM
Nick Nurse is challenging that last offensive foul on Joel Embiid. – 8:03 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
They either need an act of god or Maxey to absolutely lose his mind because Embiid is not getting you there tonight – 8:01 PM
They either need an act of god or Maxey to absolutely lose his mind because Embiid is not getting you there tonight – 8:01 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid forces up a bricked 3 for a 24-second violation with Robinson him. 1-for-7 now and frustrated. – 7:56 PM
Embiid forces up a bricked 3 for a 24-second violation with Robinson him. 1-for-7 now and frustrated. – 7:56 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid came back but the onslaught has continued. Now an 18-2 run for a 35-28 lead. – 7:55 PM
Embiid came back but the onslaught has continued. Now an 18-2 run for a 35-28 lead. – 7:55 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
>ball to Embiid on block
>double
>swing
>brick on open corner three
rinse, repeat – 7:54 PM
>ball to Embiid on block
>double
>swing
>brick on open corner three
rinse, repeat – 7:54 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Loud “Fuck Embiid” chants have broken out repeatedly at Madison Square Garden. Joel Embiid has been booed every time he touches the ball tonight in Game 5. pic.twitter.com/sahcfeeJIh – 7:54 PM
Loud “Fuck Embiid” chants have broken out repeatedly at Madison Square Garden. Joel Embiid has been booed every time he touches the ball tonight in Game 5. pic.twitter.com/sahcfeeJIh – 7:54 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Robinson blocks Embiid’s shot, leads to a McBride 3-pointer, and it doesn’t get much louder. – 7:52 PM
Robinson blocks Embiid’s shot, leads to a McBride 3-pointer, and it doesn’t get much louder. – 7:52 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Mitchell Robinson swats an Embiid jumper — McBride 3 on the other, Knicks lead and there is justice in the world. (Not ankle for ankle justice, but still) – 7:51 PM
Mitchell Robinson swats an Embiid jumper — McBride 3 on the other, Knicks lead and there is justice in the world. (Not ankle for ankle justice, but still) – 7:51 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
1:21 left 1Q: Embiid checks out
Sixers 22 Knicks 17
9:24 left 2Q: Embiid still on bench
Sixers 28 Knicks 28
once again, for the 5th time in a row this series. – 7:49 PM
1:21 left 1Q: Embiid checks out
Sixers 22 Knicks 17
9:24 left 2Q: Embiid still on bench
Sixers 28 Knicks 28
once again, for the 5th time in a row this series. – 7:49 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
They just can’t survive the non-Embiid minutes.
So he has to play huge minutes, on one leg.
So he’s warn out by the 4th quarter.
It’s a really big problem. – 7:49 PM
They just can’t survive the non-Embiid minutes.
So he has to play huge minutes, on one leg.
So he’s warn out by the 4th quarter.
It’s a really big problem. – 7:49 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Another second-quarter start without Embiid, and another ….. pic.twitter.com/F1YuCD2uxu – 7:48 PM
Another second-quarter start without Embiid, and another ….. pic.twitter.com/F1YuCD2uxu – 7:48 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Well, we’ve seen this story before. Embiid on the bench to start the second quarter and Knicks open with an 11-2 run. Tied at 28. – 7:48 PM
Well, we’ve seen this story before. Embiid on the bench to start the second quarter and Knicks open with an 11-2 run. Tied at 28. – 7:48 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Knicks have outscored the Sixers by 5 points with Embiid on the bench during this stint, keeping the “losing by over a point per minute streak” alive.
Truly incredible. – 7:48 PM
Knicks have outscored the Sixers by 5 points with Embiid on the bench during this stint, keeping the “losing by over a point per minute streak” alive.
Truly incredible. – 7:48 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It’s now an 11-2 run in 2:36 with Joel Embiid on the bench to start the second quarter for New York, and the score is tied.
Philly is now -43 this series in about 34 minutes with Embiid on the bench. – 7:47 PM
It’s now an 11-2 run in 2:36 with Joel Embiid on the bench to start the second quarter for New York, and the score is tied.
Philly is now -43 this series in about 34 minutes with Embiid on the bench. – 7:47 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
And there’s another losing stretch for the Sixers without Embiid for your bingo cards. – 7:47 PM
And there’s another losing stretch for the Sixers without Embiid for your bingo cards. – 7:47 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Little different approach as a defender with Reed back there instead of Embiid. Harris had to back off a little more to contain and Brunson able to shake him for the J. – 7:43 PM
Little different approach as a defender with Reed back there instead of Embiid. Harris had to back off a little more to contain and Brunson able to shake him for the J. – 7:43 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Sixers 26, Knicks 17
Strong start for Philadelphia on the road, with the difference in the game being the three triples Philly made in the quarter.
Joel Embiid begins the second on the bench. We’ll see how this goes with Jalen Brunson on for NYK, who opens w/ a bucket – 7:41 PM
After 1: Sixers 26, Knicks 17
Strong start for Philadelphia on the road, with the difference in the game being the three triples Philly made in the quarter.
Joel Embiid begins the second on the bench. We’ll see how this goes with Jalen Brunson on for NYK, who opens w/ a bucket – 7:41 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Sixers win that non-Embiid stretch of a minute plus. Interested to see which of Joel and Brunson are out there to start the second. – 7:40 PM
Sixers win that non-Embiid stretch of a minute plus. Interested to see which of Joel and Brunson are out there to start the second. – 7:40 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I like trying to get Embiid out in a slightly different rhythm here by Nurse. I wonder if he comes back with him to start the second and it’s more trying to rest him in short bursts. – 7:33 PM
I like trying to get Embiid out in a slightly different rhythm here by Nurse. I wonder if he comes back with him to start the second and it’s more trying to rest him in short bursts. – 7:33 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Sixers took Embiid and Harris out with 1:21 left in the first half. – 7:32 PM
The Sixers took Embiid and Harris out with 1:21 left in the first half. – 7:32 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid is coming out with 1:21 left in the first, instead of playing the entire quarter. So here come the non-Embiid minutes, with the Sixers up 22-17. – 7:32 PM
Embiid is coming out with 1:21 left in the first, instead of playing the entire quarter. So here come the non-Embiid minutes, with the Sixers up 22-17. – 7:32 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Foul on Oubre off the Robinson rebound. Could easily have been a second on Embiid. Robinson missed both–good foul. – 7:30 PM
Foul on Oubre off the Robinson rebound. Could easily have been a second on Embiid. Robinson missed both–good foul. – 7:30 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Knicks look like they’re going to a lot more fronting of Embiid. Joel is shooting poorly to start but looking for more paint touches than last few games so far. – 7:28 PM
Knicks look like they’re going to a lot more fronting of Embiid. Joel is shooting poorly to start but looking for more paint touches than last few games so far. – 7:28 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The only constant about Game 5 so far? The MSG crowd serenading Joel Embiid with “F*ck Embiid” chants. – 7:27 PM
The only constant about Game 5 so far? The MSG crowd serenading Joel Embiid with “F*ck Embiid” chants. – 7:27 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Have lost a bunch of respect for Embiid this series – but have gained a ton of respect for Maxey. Phenomenal young guard – 7:24 PM
Have lost a bunch of respect for Embiid this series – but have gained a ton of respect for Maxey. Phenomenal young guard – 7:24 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid just made his first field goal, ending a streak of nine straight misses starting with the fourth quarter of Game 4. – 7:23 PM
Embiid just made his first field goal, ending a streak of nine straight misses starting with the fourth quarter of Game 4. – 7:23 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid’s first bucket coems about nine minutes into the first quarter. Before that, all of the Sixers’ points had come from Maxey and…Tobias Harris. – 7:22 PM
Joel Embiid’s first bucket coems about nine minutes into the first quarter. Before that, all of the Sixers’ points had come from Maxey and…Tobias Harris. – 7:22 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid is 0-for-4 with 1 turnover and Knicks are back within 14-13. – 7:21 PM
Embiid is 0-for-4 with 1 turnover and Knicks are back within 14-13. – 7:21 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers should keep posting up Embiid.
Expends minimal effort, Knicks with a straightforward double from the top, Sixers getting a wide-open 3. – 7:17 PM
Sixers should keep posting up Embiid.
Expends minimal effort, Knicks with a straightforward double from the top, Sixers getting a wide-open 3. – 7:17 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Good news for NY: Embiid has more fouls than the Knicks have made FGs
Bad news for NY: The Knicks have zero made FGs – 7:15 PM
Good news for NY: Embiid has more fouls than the Knicks have made FGs
Bad news for NY: The Knicks have zero made FGs – 7:15 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
10-2 Sixers to open it up, Knicks timeout.
Nurse’s pregame message was about continuing to trust the reads, and Embiid is making all the correct reads out of doubles so far. – 7:15 PM
10-2 Sixers to open it up, Knicks timeout.
Nurse’s pregame message was about continuing to trust the reads, and Embiid is making all the correct reads out of doubles so far. – 7:15 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sounds like no Philly invasion at MSG… chants of F-Embiid.
Also Nurse going with Harris in starting unit, interesting maneuver. – 7:08 PM
Sounds like no Philly invasion at MSG… chants of F-Embiid.
Also Nurse going with Harris in starting unit, interesting maneuver. – 7:08 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sounds like no Philly invasion at MSG… chants of F-Embiid.
Also Nurse going with Harris in starting unit, interesting maneuve. – 7:07 PM
Sounds like no Philly invasion at MSG… chants of F-Embiid.
Also Nurse going with Harris in starting unit, interesting maneuve. – 7:07 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
And as we await the opening tip, a chant for Embiid from the crowd ripples through. – 7:06 PM
And as we await the opening tip, a chant for Embiid from the crowd ripples through. – 7:06 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
From the Embiid intro doesn’t sound like a Philly invasion at MSG — unless they don’t like him either anymore. – 7:02 PM
From the Embiid intro doesn’t sound like a Philly invasion at MSG — unless they don’t like him either anymore. – 7:02 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid in the starting lineup — somehow overcoming all injuries he received from the blow to his elbow that Brunson delivered with his face, foot injured stomping on Hart, knee from Hartenstein’s groin and wrist from yanking down Robinson. – 6:42 PM
Embiid in the starting lineup — somehow overcoming all injuries he received from the blow to his elbow that Brunson delivered with his face, foot injured stomping on Hart, knee from Hartenstein’s groin and wrist from yanking down Robinson. – 6:42 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Joel Embiid (migraine) has been upgraded available for Game 5 tonight
Shocking, I know – 6:37 PM
Joel Embiid (migraine) has been upgraded available for Game 5 tonight
Shocking, I know – 6:37 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Philadelphia’s going with the same starting five: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre, Harris, Embiid – 6:32 PM
Philadelphia’s going with the same starting five: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre, Harris, Embiid – 6:32 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers’ Game 5 starters against Knicks:
Lowry-Maxey-Oubre-Harris-Embiid – 6:31 PM
Sixers’ Game 5 starters against Knicks:
Lowry-Maxey-Oubre-Harris-Embiid – 6:31 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid came out and went through his normal pregame workout without incident. – 6:28 PM
Joel Embiid came out and went through his normal pregame workout without incident. – 6:28 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid just wrapped up his pregame routine: pic.twitter.com/0N3DuImXsy – 6:24 PM
Joel Embiid just wrapped up his pregame routine: pic.twitter.com/0N3DuImXsy – 6:24 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid is warmup up ahead of Game 5. #Sixers #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/MEvkEvsEzV – 6:18 PM
Joel Embiid is warmup up ahead of Game 5. #Sixers #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/MEvkEvsEzV – 6:18 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Not going to rule out anything with that guy. But Joel Embiid has the look of a guy just trying to get through his day and get back to the couch. – 6:18 PM
Not going to rule out anything with that guy. But Joel Embiid has the look of a guy just trying to get through his day and get back to the couch. – 6:18 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Nine times in 57 career playoff games, Joel Embiid has played 35+ minutes and had a positive plus/minus in a playoff loss
That represents 15.8% of his career playoff games. No other player in the PxP era (since 96-97) has such a high percentage pic.twitter.com/b7vaoF4LNk – 6:04 PM
Nine times in 57 career playoff games, Joel Embiid has played 35+ minutes and had a positive plus/minus in a playoff loss
That represents 15.8% of his career playoff games. No other player in the PxP era (since 96-97) has such a high percentage pic.twitter.com/b7vaoF4LNk – 6:04 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers coach Nick Nurse said there’s no update on how Joel Embiid is feeling. – 5:33 PM
Sixers coach Nick Nurse said there’s no update on how Joel Embiid is feeling. – 5:33 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
“(PHI was) trying to run a direct post-up to Embiid…Maxey is about 32 feet from the rim & Embiid is forced out to 17 feet…almost fronted….The feeder is jammed & the catcher is covered up. Just outworking them.”
Brendan Brown on NYK-PHI ahead of G5: sny.tv/articles/break… – 5:12 PM
“(PHI was) trying to run a direct post-up to Embiid…Maxey is about 32 feet from the rim & Embiid is forced out to 17 feet…almost fronted….The feeder is jammed & the catcher is covered up. Just outworking them.”
Brendan Brown on NYK-PHI ahead of G5: sny.tv/articles/break… – 5:12 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Woj on NBA Today just now says “the expectation is” Embiid will play tonight in Game 5. – 4:51 PM
Woj on NBA Today just now says “the expectation is” Embiid will play tonight in Game 5. – 4:51 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks legend Charles Oakley trashes Joel Embiid: ‘Too big to be crying’ nypost.com/2024/04/30/spo… via @nypostsports – 3:42 PM
Knicks legend Charles Oakley trashes Joel Embiid: ‘Too big to be crying’ nypost.com/2024/04/30/spo… via @nypostsports – 3:42 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers’ Joel Embiid missed shootaround, listed as questionable for Game 5 with a migraine inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer – 1:44 PM
Sixers’ Joel Embiid missed shootaround, listed as questionable for Game 5 with a migraine inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer – 1:44 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Andrew Lang broke Ewings wrist and PJ Brown flung Charlie Ward into the 5th row leading to playoff suspensions for Ewing, Houston, LJ, and Starks. But not even they got the hate Embiid is getting.
Guess the lesson is you have to be great to get all the hate. – 1:26 PM
Andrew Lang broke Ewings wrist and PJ Brown flung Charlie Ward into the 5th row leading to playoff suspensions for Ewing, Houston, LJ, and Starks. But not even they got the hate Embiid is getting.
Guess the lesson is you have to be great to get all the hate. – 1:26 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
need to figure out a way to talk about the Kendrick diss and Embiid simultaneously so I can just completely light my mentions on fire today – 12:45 PM
need to figure out a way to talk about the Kendrick diss and Embiid simultaneously so I can just completely light my mentions on fire today – 12:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid this playoffs:
35.0 PPG (1st)
9.0 RPG
5.5 APG
2.3 STOCK
How many for Embiid tonight? pic.twitter.com/TuK89Kclx7 – 12:29 PM
Embiid this playoffs:
35.0 PPG (1st)
9.0 RPG
5.5 APG
2.3 STOCK
How many for Embiid tonight? pic.twitter.com/TuK89Kclx7 – 12:29 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Philadelphia #76ers guard Kyle Lowry lives his dream playing in his hometown. The 17-year #NBA veteran talks about seeing Allen Iverson as a kid, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, what he had to do to get No. 7 from Mo Bamba and more. @andscape bit.ly/3UkHGmy #NBAPlayoffs – 11:52 AM
Philadelphia #76ers guard Kyle Lowry lives his dream playing in his hometown. The 17-year #NBA veteran talks about seeing Allen Iverson as a kid, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, what he had to do to get No. 7 from Mo Bamba and more. @andscape bit.ly/3UkHGmy #NBAPlayoffs – 11:52 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Joel Embiid misses shootaround with migraine before Game 5 vs. #Knicks #76ers nypost.com/2024/04/30/spo… via @nypostsports – 11:40 AM
Joel Embiid misses shootaround with migraine before Game 5 vs. #Knicks #76ers nypost.com/2024/04/30/spo… via @nypostsports – 11:40 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Sixers’ Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre miss shootaround ahead of Game 5 with Knicks nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 11:34 AM
Sixers’ Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre miss shootaround ahead of Game 5 with Knicks nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 11:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid last three elimination games:
22.0 PPG
10.3 RPG
36.5 FG%
23.5 3P%
0-3. pic.twitter.com/wS0OiC3YYg – 11:31 AM
Joel Embiid last three elimination games:
22.0 PPG
10.3 RPG
36.5 FG%
23.5 3P%
0-3. pic.twitter.com/wS0OiC3YYg – 11:31 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
76ers vs. Knicks: Why Joel Embiid is at a playoff crossroads with Philly in 3-1 hole
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 11:17 AM
76ers vs. Knicks: Why Joel Embiid is at a playoff crossroads with Philly in 3-1 hole
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 11:17 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
If Joel Embiid, who missed shootaround this morning with a migraine, can’t go for the Sixers tonight in Game 5?
I mean wow. – 10:25 AM
If Joel Embiid, who missed shootaround this morning with a migraine, can’t go for the Sixers tonight in Game 5?
I mean wow. – 10:25 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Joel Embiid is missing shootaround with a migraine. He is still going to be listed as questionable with a left knee injury. #76ers – 10:10 AM
Joel Embiid is missing shootaround with a migraine. He is still going to be listed as questionable with a left knee injury. #76ers – 10:10 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid (migraine) is not at shootaround this morning, per the Sixers. He remains questionable to play tonight with left knee injury recovery (as he’s been listed throughout the series) – 10:10 AM
Joel Embiid (migraine) is not at shootaround this morning, per the Sixers. He remains questionable to play tonight with left knee injury recovery (as he’s been listed throughout the series) – 10:10 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid is not at shootaround. He is questionable with a migraine. – 10:10 AM
Joel Embiid is not at shootaround. He is questionable with a migraine. – 10:10 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid missed shootaround this morning with a migraine. His status for tonight’s game remains questionable. – 10:09 AM
Joel Embiid missed shootaround this morning with a migraine. His status for tonight’s game remains questionable. – 10:09 AM
More on this storyline
Ian Begley: Loud boos for Joel Embiid during intros. Haven’t heard them reach this level during intros since Kristaps Porzingis’ first game back at MSG: -via Twitter @IanBegley / April 30, 2024
Keith Pompey: As expected, Joel Embiid received loud boos from the Knicks fans as he ran off the court for his pregame workout. -via Twitter @PompeyOnSixers / April 30, 2024
Brian Lewis: Joel Embiid is playing for the #76ers. Philadelphia is using the same starters in tonight’s elimination Game 5 vs. the #Knicks. -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / April 30, 2024