Sixers’ superstar Joel Embiid responds to NBC Sports Celtics’ and their comments with his 41-point game-winning performance
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The Boston Celtics hosted the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. It was their second meeting of the season, with the previous one swinging in the Celtics’ favor. However, tonight, Joel Embiid had different plans. After going down by 6 points in the 4th, Embiid sparked a run to take the Sixers over the line.
Joel Embiid had a huge night.
Jaylen Brown went for 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. On the other hand, Jayson Tatum had an off-night. He could only manage 17 points on 5/14 shooting.
NBA Twitter reacts as Joel Embiid has a monster night in Boston
Joel Embiid showed no mercy tonight, going off for 17 points in the 4th quarter. He had some serious buckets to get the Sixers to a 4-point lead, and then a few clutch Free Throws to seal the game.
NBA Twitter certainly loved what they were seeing. Some credit JoJo’s performance to NBC Boston and their comments after the last matchup.
Joel Embiid has had some sensational performances this season. He’s averaging 24.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists this season.