“Nikola Jokic won the game because he had Bones Hyland and Joel Embiid did not..”: Skip Bayless takes a subtle shot at James Harden as Sixers go down 114-110 against Joker’s team

Akash Murty | 15/03/2022
"Nikola Jokic won the game because he had Bones Hyland and Joel Embiid did not..": Skip Bayless takes a subtle shot at James Harden as Sixers go down 114-110 against Joker's team

Nikola Jokic is leading the Nuggets with Will Barton and Bones Hayland behind him and is defeating Joel Embiid and James Harden.

As the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Denver Nuggets inside Wells Fargo Center on Monday, they had something to prove to the critiques who have been on their backs since the losses against the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets.

As soon as they acquired James Harden by the end of the trade deadline last month, the Sixers became the strongest contenders in the East. But that came into question as Harden struggled in his first big night in Philly against his former employers.

Sixers fans who would have been hoping that to be a one-off did get their much-needed satisfaction on the latest night of action, as the Beard almost scored a 24-point triple-double. But still, Nikola Jokic and Co embarrassed Doc Rivers’ squad in their home.

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Nikola Jokic outdid James Harden and Joel Embiid leaving Skip Bayless mightily impressed

Having a single superstar in the whole line-up hasn’t done any damage to either Jokic’s performances or Nuggets’ Playoffs chances. On Sunday, it was a similar story when Joel Embiid and James Harden led the team tried dominating the team from Denver.

The duo’s combined score of 58 points, 18 rebounds, 16 assists, and 3 blocks wasn’t enough to overcome Jokic’s side. The Joker put up 22 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in the night. And even though the Nuggets do not have another All-Star to support their MVP, Will Barton and Bones Hayland stepped up with 20-point games to beat the Sixers 114-110.

And Skip Bayless couldn’t help himself to take the shot at Sixers or James Harden.

The Fox Sports analyst’s not-so-subtle shot is a clear hit at the Sixers and James Harden, with a pinch of praise of Jokic and Hayland. As much as people hate the man, they will not be able to keep themselves from appreciating and laughing at this one.

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Post Edited By: Akash Murty
Bones Hyland James Harden Joel Embiid Nikola Jokic Skip Bayless

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Akash Murty

An Electrical and Electronics Engineer by degree, Akash Murty is an NBA Editor at The SportsRush. Previously a Software Engineer, Murty couldn’t keep himself away from sports, and his knack for writing and putting his opinion forward brought him to the TSR. A big Soccer enthusiast, his interest in basketball developed late, as he got access to a hoop for the first time at 17. Following this, he started watching basketball at the 2012 Olympics, which transitioned to NBA, and he became a fan of the game as he watched LeBron James dominate the league. Him being an avid learner of the game and ritually following the league for around a decade, he now writes articles ranging from throwbacks, and live game reports, to gossip. LA Lakers are his favourite basketball team, while Chelsea has his heart in football. He also likes travelling, reading fiction, and sometimes cooking.

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