Joel Embiid has finally found his groove, and it's a welcome sight for the Sixers. Without Tyrese Maxey, who was sidelined due to illness, Embiid took advantage of the opportunity to shine, scoring a season-high 39 points in the team's 115-105 win over the Pacers. The dominant center's signature foul-drawing skill was on full display as he drew 22 fouls, including several crucial ones late in the game.
Embiid's emergence from his long-range shooting drought, which had seen him miss 17 straight three-pointers since returning from a nine-game absence, is a significant development. He found himself driving to the basket off the dribble with force, drawing defenders and creating opportunities for easy baskets. It was a clear sign that Embiid has regained trust in his knee(s) after struggling with them throughout the season.
The win marked a turning point for Embiid, who had been underwhelming lately. His performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication to getting back on track. As coach Nick Nurse noted, when Embiid is driving to the basket like this, he's almost unstoppable.
VJ Edgecombe also made a big impact without Maxey, scoring 14 points in the first quarter alone, including two triples that forced the Pacers to respect his range. His all-around game was on full display as he passed, rebounded, and blocked shots with ease. The rookie's IQ is high, athleticism is elite, and he's still learning. Edgecombe's ability to play within himself and make plays at the ends of games is impressive for a 20-year-old rookie.
The Sixers' win was not without its challenges, as the Pacers pushed them hard throughout the game. However, Embiid and Edgecombe provided the scoring spark that their team needed. Paul George also stepped up with a strong all-around performance, including an absurd and-one jumper that stood out.
As the Sixers look to build on this momentum, they'll face a tough test against the Hawks in Atlanta next week.
Embiid's emergence from his long-range shooting drought, which had seen him miss 17 straight three-pointers since returning from a nine-game absence, is a significant development. He found himself driving to the basket off the dribble with force, drawing defenders and creating opportunities for easy baskets. It was a clear sign that Embiid has regained trust in his knee(s) after struggling with them throughout the season.
The win marked a turning point for Embiid, who had been underwhelming lately. His performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication to getting back on track. As coach Nick Nurse noted, when Embiid is driving to the basket like this, he's almost unstoppable.
VJ Edgecombe also made a big impact without Maxey, scoring 14 points in the first quarter alone, including two triples that forced the Pacers to respect his range. His all-around game was on full display as he passed, rebounded, and blocked shots with ease. The rookie's IQ is high, athleticism is elite, and he's still learning. Edgecombe's ability to play within himself and make plays at the ends of games is impressive for a 20-year-old rookie.
The Sixers' win was not without its challenges, as the Pacers pushed them hard throughout the game. However, Embiid and Edgecombe provided the scoring spark that their team needed. Paul George also stepped up with a strong all-around performance, including an absurd and-one jumper that stood out.
As the Sixers look to build on this momentum, they'll face a tough test against the Hawks in Atlanta next week.
... maybe some pasta with marinara sauce, it's one of my faves! 
anyway, back to basketball, have you guys seen those crazy trick shots on social media? 
the way they can dunk a ball from half court is just mind-blowing 
. I swear, Joel Embiid would be so good at that too if he could just hit some of those threes for me... 
39 points, nice job, JoJo! 
he's finally found his form after struggling with injuries and shooting droughts. it's like he's back to his dominant self 
, drawing defenders and creating easy baskets off the dribble. coach Nick Nurse was right on point saying that when Embiid drives to the basket like this, he's almost unstoppable! 
his all-around game is insane for a rookie and I love how he plays within himself. let's see if the Sixers can keep this momentum going against the Hawks next week 
22 fouls is crazy, that's like trying to get a PhD in free throws! The kid's on fire 
! Edgecombe's all-around skills are no joke either, he's like the ultimate Swiss Army knife... minus the knife part 
. And can we talk about Paul George's one-handed jumper? What sorcery is this?! 
He's finally found his rhythm and it's amazing to see him dominate on the court. His ability to draw fouls is insane 
. It's a great sign for the team that they're clicking like this, especially with Maxey out. They'll definitely need to be on their A-game against the Hawks next week though 
. Keep it up, Sixers! 
finally some good news for the 76ers fans! Embiid's season-high 39 points was a breath of fresh air after his rough stretch 
. I mean who needs Tyrese Maxey when you've got the dominating center dropping 39 and drawing 22 fouls? 
he's finally breaking out of his shell and it's beautiful to watch 
22 fouls is insane lol what's gotten into him? 
the sixers are finally looking like a contender with Embiid back to his dominant self 
I'm still salty about how outdated the NBA's scheduling system is 
. Can't they just space out his games like a normal human being? 
. I'm not surprised tho, he's been grinding all season. His shooting drought was killing me 
. Atlanta's gonna be tough next week, but I got faith in these guys 
. I'm loving how he's playing with confidence and swagger 
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. But, they'll need to bring their A-game if they want to take down the Hawks next week 
I'm lovin the way coach nick nurse is gettin all the props on embiid's newfound confidence 
. Edgecombe is looking good too, he's got that rookie swagger 
and his passing game is so smooth 
️. I'm loving this momentum the Sixers have going on right now 
can't wait to see how they stack up against the Hawks next week