Joel Embiid Highlights Title Aspirations
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Of the Sixers' 10 rotation players on Thursday, eight were unremarkable or worse. But two players were so good that none of it mattered in the end.
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid turned back the clock, scoring a season-high 40 points in the win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Joel Embiid gives emotional statement after 40-point performance
After a 40-point performance reminiscent of his MVP-caliber self, Joel Embiid shared a heartfelt message to those who stood by him through the challenges with recovery.
All day Thursday, the Sixers' messaging was clear: they could not take a perceived easy matchup against Sacramento lightly. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid certainly did not.
Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook are all on the Kings-76ers injury report before the teams meet tonight.
Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Houston Rockets 128-122. Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving, who led the 76ers to the 1983 NBA championship, was in attendance.