Joel Embiid on Pascal Siakam's elbow: 'I don't think it was intentional'
Source: Tim Bontemps @ ESPN
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NEW from Philadelphia: Joel Embiid addresses his return against Heat (with an interesting admission), what “pissed him” off watching Bam; their strategy against Heat; playing with a mask and a soliloquy on fans and the F word: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:48 AM
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NBAcom’s matchup data isn’t available, but a decent barometer of Joel Embiid as the fulcrum of the defense:
In the first 2 games of the series, 34.5% of Miami’s shots came at the basket.
25.3% of their shots came at the rim last night. – 9:41 AM
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What went wrong for the Heat’s offense, and other takeaways from a 20-point loss to the 76ers in Game 3 miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… More on Joel Embiid’s impact, the 76ers’ improved outside shooting, Kyle Lowry’s return and other stuff – 9:35 AM
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Joel Embiid criticizes Raptors fans for how they responded to his injury in Game 6 nj.com/sixers/2022/05… – 9:14 AM
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Updated observations on Joel Embiid and the Sixers’ Game 3 win last night:
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Joel Embiid came back on Friday, and well, the Sixers looked a whole lot better. News at 11.
On Embiid ’s motivation battling through injuries and him being able to transform the Sixers even when he’s not at his best: theathletic.com/3298604/2022/0… – 8:30 AM
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Five Degree of Heat from Friday night’s 99-79 loss in Philadelphia: sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…
1. Finished at the finish.
2. Jimmy Butler, but no one else.
3. Offense awful, especially early.
4. Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry return. One was dominant.
5. Caleb Martin shuffled out of mix. – 8:15 AM
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Winderman’s view: Embiid returns and everything changes, plus other thoughts on Heat-76ers. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 8:14 AM
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#NBA column on Joel Embiid propelling the #Sixers back into their playoff series against the #Heat: https://t.co/Z3YMdcJ8oZ #76ers pic.twitter.com/VRnkK6joWs – 8:00 AM
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#Sixers’ Joel Embiid irritated with #Raptors fans for chanting “F Embiid” after Pascal Siakam’s elbow gave him a fractured orbital and concussion inquirer.com/sixers/76ers-j… via @phillyinquirer – 7:42 AM
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Embiid helps the Sixers get back in the series #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 6:21 AM
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James Harden: Joel Embiid showed why he’s the MVP
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‘Dissecting the Philadelphia 76ers’ 99-79 Game 3 victory over the Miami Heat and Joel Embiid’s return’ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN9280502091 – 3:47 AM
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Heat vs. 76ers: Joel Embiid displays incredible toughness in return, helps propel Philadelphia to Game 3 win
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Doncic and Embiid are back in charge, Mavs and Sixers get the home wins
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Joel Embiid on the road ahead:
“I feel like we have a big chance to win it all. We’ve got to stay healthy, we all have to play well, we all have to be damn near perfect. That’s what I signed up for. Whatever it’s going to take me to win, that’s what I’m going to do.” – 11:59 PM
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James Harden on Joel Embiid tonight:
“We needed him, he showed up, he delivered. It’s not about him scoring 30 or 40 points – It’s about his presence. His presence alone gives us energy.” – 11:53 PM
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Tyrese Maxey on Joel Embiid playing tonight:
“I was so happy to see 21 hanging up in the locker room, with his mask… He’s a soldier, man. Thumb, mask, concussion, broken face… He’s resilient. He’s the MVP for a reason. It’s a testimony to his will and his wanting to win.” – 11:46 PM
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Joel Embiid explains why he was upset with Raptors fans after the elbow from Pascal Siakam #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/06/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:40 PM
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NEW: What went wrong for the Heat’s offense, and other takeaways from a 20-point loss to the 76ers in Game 3 miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… More on Joel Embiid’s impact, the 76ers’ improved outside shooting, Kyle Lowry’s return and other stuff – 11:36 PM
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Updated #NBA column: The #Sixers get back into series vs. the #Heat thanks largely to Joel Embiid: https://t.co/Z3YMdcJ8oZ pic.twitter.com/1vhseEPn3B – 11:30 PM
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Embiid, on whether there was a chance he’d delay his return until Game 4: “These fractures, they’re not gonna heal for a couple of weeks so it was really not gonna change anything in my life if I played now or in Game 4. it’s about doing whatever is possible to protect it.” – 11:24 PM
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Embiid, on wearing the mask: “Four years ago I really complained about it. It’s a little different this year because I don’t have to wear goggles. Those were really annoying.” – 11:22 PM
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Joel Embiid reacts to his big return as Philly picks up a big Game 3 win over the Heat #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… via @SixersWire #NBA – 11:14 PM
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Embiid: “I didn’t think I had a lot of energy , honestly. I was really trying to get through it, and kinda just use my presence out there as a decoy. I feel like what I pride myself on is really defensively, and I feel that’s where my presence is really felt.” – 11:09 PM
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Jimmy on Embiid: “You add Jo to any team, home or away, the game, the scouting report, it changes drastically. He’s been like that for his entire career. But that’s not the reason that we lost the game — we didn’t get back, turned the ball over … but he is a big part of it.” – 11:05 PM
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With Joel Embiid, the #Sixers went 16 for 33 (.485) from 3-point range in Game 3 after hitting just 14 of 64 (.219) in the first two games without him. – 11:04 PM
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Joel Embiid doesn’t think the elbow from Pascal Siakam was intentional. “I don’t think it was intentional. That’s my guy. Obviously, it’s unfortunate. I don’t think he meant to do it.” – 11:01 PM
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Here’s the full Embiid response on the treatment he got in Toronto, and some takes on how the league handles players cursing and/or going back and forth with fans: pic.twitter.com/KpnS3bIhGq – 11:01 PM
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Joel Embiid, when asked whether he thinks about all the time he’s missed in his career when dealing with injuries like this: “It’s what motivates me to win.” – 10:39 PM
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Embiid, who said he feels pretty good, said he always knew he would play in this series&was annoyed watching first two games:”Bam was dominating. I was really pissed off watching another big play well against my team.” Tough night for Bam tonight after 3 straight good ones – 10:39 PM
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#Sixers center Joel Embiid: ‘Who knows how good I could’ve been if I didn’t miss those (first) two years.’ – 10:37 PM
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Embiid saved some bullets for Raptors fans for how they reacted to his injury and the “fuck Embiid” chants during the series:
“I always thought they had great fans but it kind of changed my mind…I think they got mad because i did the airplane celebration” – 10:36 PM
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Joel Embiid was upset with Raptors fans. He thought they had great fans, but the way they reacted to his injury in Game 6 bothered him and he didn’t like it at all. He also thought the “fuck Embiid” chants were out of line. #Sixers – 10:36 PM
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Joel Embiid on the elbow from Pascal Siakam in the first round:
“I don’t think it was intentional. That’s my guy” #Sixers – 10:35 PM
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Embiid says he doesn’t think Siakam threw the elbow on purpose, but said he was irritated by the fans. Says he used to think they had great fans, but not anymore. – 10:35 PM
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#Sixers Joel Embiid on what they did better on defense than in first two games: pic.twitter.com/ByIPTz8IaZ – 10:35 PM
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Five Degree of Heat from Friday night’s 99-79 loss in Philadelphia: sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…
1. Finished at the finish.
2. Jimmy Butler, but no one else.
3. Offense awful, especially early.
4. Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry return. One was dominant.
5. Caleb Martin shuffled out of mix. – 10:33 PM
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Embiid says there was never a time in which he thought he might miss the whole series. – 10:32 PM
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#Sixers Joel Embiid on feeling a responsibility to play for his team: pic.twitter.com/xTAnkG1zKT – 10:31 PM
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#Sixers center Joel Embiid on his impact in Game 3 win: pic.twitter.com/3cgFVgI7Nd – 10:30 PM
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Embiid says he was “pissed” watching Bam beat his team in the first 2 games of the series. – 10:29 PM
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Embiid calls the last 6 days a struggle. Says he had a number of symptoms from the concussion. Says he was cleared yesterday, and then today was about going through the drills to test himself. – 10:28 PM
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Joel Embiid says he’s feeling pretty good. Says the last week has been a “struggle” #Sixers – 10:27 PM
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“We needed him, and he showed up a delivered” – James Harden on Joel Embiid #Sixers – 10:11 PM
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New @RealGM Radio podcast! @MoDakhil_NBA and I go through all four second round series, including Embiid’s (hopeful) return, the Suns’ dominant game two, Grizz/Warriors, Celtics/Bucks and much more : basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266840… – 10:10 PM
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#Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey on Joel Embiid: ‘He’s a soldier. He’s been through so much.’ – 10:05 PM
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Maxey, after calling Embiid a “soldier” and praising him for playing through all his injuries, still has jokes: “Broken face, it’s gonna make him look even uglier now” – 10:05 PM
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“I was so happy when I saw the No. 21 jersey and the mask hanging up in the locker room…. He’s a solider, man” – Tyrese Maxey on Joel Embiid #Sixers – 10:04 PM
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Maxey on if he’s ever had to play through a mask like Embiid had to: “I was so happy to see that ’21’ and mask hanging from the locker. He’s a soldier. That mask gone make him uglier now.” – 10:04 PM
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Tyrese Maxey on Joel Embiid: “He’s a soldier.” – 10:04 PM
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#Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey on the difference Joel Embiid made in Game 3: pic.twitter.com/uqtuBWhXHL – 10:03 PM
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Embiid triumphant in return to lead 76ers to 99-79 win to cut Heat series lead to 2-1 hothothoops.com/2022/5/6/23060… – 10:02 PM
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With Embiid back to shut off the paint, Miami’s O was so meek. Joel shut down the Lowry/Bam two man game, Strus didn’t scare Philly, and even Jimmy’s points came in spaces Bam owned in Gs 1-2. I wonder if we see Duncan Robinson in Game 4. A bit surprised we didn’t see him tonight – 10:00 PM
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Doc didn’t really have much to say when asked if he’s ever seen anyone play through the injuries Embiid has, but said that he gets hit a ton because he’s so good.
Says that his retort for coaches who complain about fouls is “stop fouling him”. – 10:00 PM
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Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid starting the 4th quarter:
“He talked me into it.”
😂 – 9:56 PM
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That was special from Embiid to give the Sixers whatever he had, when their starters are all contributing they’re tough. Bam was shook, Kyle with the patented zero special. Gotta figure the Heat will have the three ball going in Game 4. – 9:53 PM
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This series:
Joel Embiid .…… +8 in 37 mins
Paul Reed .…….. +7 in 49 mins
D. Jordan ……… -31 in 31 mins – 9:50 PM
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Joel Embiid came through defensively more than anything else – 9:48 PM
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Nothing but respect, @Joel Embiid. 🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽 lotta heart
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“I definitely wasn’t good enough.” – Joel Embiid
There’s a reason Miami only scored 79pts. MVP. – 9:48 PM
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Everything Harden has been hearing this series needs to be redirected at Adebayo on the off day. Embiid hadn’t done much of anything in a week and just being there made him invisible. – 9:47 PM
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#NBA column on Joel Embiid willing the #Sixers back into their playoff series against the #Heat: https://t.co/9oJ9nGhSEZ #76ers pic.twitter.com/sYoTx2SZj1 – 9:47 PM
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Winderman’s view: Embiid returns and everything changes, plus other Heat-76ers thoughts. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:47 PM
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Inspirational effort by Joel Embiid. You can see how much pain he is dealing with. 18 points, 11 rebounds and Philadelphia is right back in this series. – 9:45 PM
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Sixers won Game 3 over the Heat.
-Danny Green difference maker (21pts, 7/9 FG)
-Tobias Harris had almost triple-double (9pts, 10rebs, 8asts)
-Joel Embiid led by example (18pts, 11rebs)
-Tyrese Maxey put up a show (21pts, 6rebs)
-James Harden had +27 (17-8-6)|
#PhilaUnite – 9:45 PM
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Welcome back Mr. Embiid – 9:44 PM
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getting joel embiid minutes is very good. so is losing all of deandre jordan’s playing time. – 9:44 PM
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Final: Sixers win 99-79, and now trail the series 2-1 with Game 4 Sunday night in Philly.
Embiid finished with 18/11 and changed the game defensively, Maxey had a huge second half and finished with 18, Harden steadied the offense and Green chipped in with 21 on 7-9 shooting. – 9:43 PM
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FINAL: Sixers 99, Heat 79 to close the gap to 2-1 in this second-round series. Maxey with 21 and 6 and another massive second half. Embiid with 18 and 11 in his return from an orbital fracture and concussion. Harden with 17-8-6. Game 4 is Sunday night. – 9:43 PM
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The @Philadelphia 76ers defend home court, and win, 99-79.
Embiid: 18 PTS / 11 REB
Maxey: 21 PTS / 2 REB / 6 AST
Harden: 17 PTS / 8 REB / 6 AST
Green: 21 PTS / 4 REB
Harris: 9 PTS / 10 REB / 8 AST
…and a whole lotta heart. – 9:43 PM
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Pedestrian stat line for Joel Embiid, by his standards anyway: 18 points and 11 boards. That doesn’t matter, though. His presence alone made this a series and he did it with a broken face and busted thumb.
Sixers win Game 3 by a 99-79 score. Miami leads the series 2-1. – 9:43 PM
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Philly leading scorers in Game 3:
21 — Danny Green
21 — Tyrese Maxey
18 — James Harden
17 — Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/3hCFJjYHBo – 9:43 PM
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36 minutes for Embiid tonight after not doing any conditioning for a week is maybe the most important stat of the night. – 9:41 PM
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Joel Embiid return:
18 PTS
11 REB
in 36 MINS pic.twitter.com/sMfNKYTtEr – 9:41 PM
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Embiid not getting a raucous MVP chant there at the line cause I’m guessing fans were watching the replay in terror to see where Bam hit him… – 9:39 PM
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Paul Reed has checked in for Joel Embiid with the Sixers up by 17 points with 2:05 left. – 9:39 PM
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What Joel Embiid did tonight was nothing short of heroic.
This is what an MVP looks like. – 9:39 PM
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Embiid is half man half injury at this point and he played a full min load. Replace Billy Penn with Jo – 9:39 PM
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Convex Hull spacing is big – having nobody you need to honor Above the break is big – having nobody who can credibly space out to the hash vs a dominant interior defender in Embiid is an issue. – 9:39 PM
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Embiid must have seen bright flashes of white light after getting hit in the head again. Oof. – 9:37 PM
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The refs gave Bam tacit approval to put hands on Embiid and then that happens – 9:37 PM
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Adebayo smacked Embiid right in the face. Embiid needed some extra time to get up, but appears fine. Made both free throws. Sixers up 17 with 2:45 left. – 9:37 PM
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Bam Adebayo caught Joel Embiid in the face going for that rebound with his left arm. Embiid was down on the court for a moment, but got up and made both free throws. He has 18 and 11 in this game. Philly is up 17 with 2:47 to go. – 9:37 PM
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Looks like Bam’s left arm got Embiid across the face going for the last rebound. Embiid looked like he was in a bit of pain afterwards, but got up and appears to be fine now. – 9:37 PM
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These fans obviously love Embiid, but I don’t think anything ignites this crowd like when Maxey gets going. – 9:36 PM
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Tyrese Maxey drills another triple and Joel Embiid blocks Jimmy Butler. Yea, this one’s over. #Sixers – 9:36 PM
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I’m surprised Heat haven’t tried to get a spark out of some Bam/Duncan DHOs against Embiid drops – 9:31 PM
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A concussion, an orbital fracture, a ligament tear in his thumb… Joel Embiid is the definition of tough. This is remarkable. – 9:29 PM
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Tyrese Maxey’s speed is such a problem for the Heat. After Tucker stole the ball from Harden, Tucker tried to find Herro in transition but Maxey zoomed in and stole it back. Results in an Embiid and-1 and the Sixers up 86-74. Could have been 83-76 with 4:31 left. – 9:28 PM
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Adebayo played really well in the first two games of this series. With Embiid back on the floor, things have changed quickly — Bam is just 2-for-8 from the field and has only two rebounds in 30 minutes. – 9:23 PM
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Embiid’s about to check back in with a little under 7 minutes left. – 9:22 PM
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Let Embiid speak in commercials – 9:17 PM
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Doc clearly extended Embiid’s minutes because he wanted the Mud Man to play with all three of Maxey, Harden and Harris.
Maxey hits a 3 and the Sixers are up 10 now. – 9:15 PM
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Sixers are living in double drag, Thybulle (Herro) and Embiid screening for Harden. – 9:12 PM
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They’re going after Herro now, with him guarding Thybulle, getting him onto Harden and then running the PnR with Embiid – 9:10 PM
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Worth noting: Embiid is starting the fourth quarter with Harden, Maxey, Milton and Niang. He’s played 31 minutes. – 9:07 PM
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Embiid to start the fourth.
When Doc said a minute restriction was possible, I guess he meant it in the way that everything is possible. – 9:06 PM
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Joel Embiid is headed to the court to start the 4th quarter, which is a big deviation from their typical rotations. Guess the plan is to play the whole 2nd half? – 9:06 PM
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Joel Embiid is back on the court for the start of the fourth quarter. – 9:06 PM
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It’s about to be a very loud 12 minutes in South Philadelphia…
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead in Game 3, 68-65, headed to Q4.
Green: 18 PTS / 6-7 3fg
Embiid: 13 PTS / 10 REB
Harden: 15 PTS / 5 REB / 3 AST
Harris: 6 PTS / 9 REB / 6 AST – 9:05 PM
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Heat outscored the Sixers by only 4 in the third. But the way it played out, it felt like more. Harden has 4 fouls Embiid and Green have 3. Lowry has 3 for Mia.
Sixers hold by 3 with 12 to go. Fans may need to be the 6th man. – 9:05 PM
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Sixers 68, Heat 65 at the end of a seesaw third quarter. Both teams still struggling from the floor, especially Miami’s 6-of-22 mark from 3. Harden with 15 points (zero in the third) 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Embiid with 13 points on 4-of-11 shooting and 10 rebounds. – 9:05 PM
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The ever-looming question of Sixers basketball appears again — can the Sixers win the non-Embiid minutes to open the fourth? – 9:04 PM
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The most important minutes of the whole season loom. Figure Embiid has to recharge to open the 4th quarter. – 9:04 PM
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Maxey and Embiid messed up, Maxey iced it, Embiid not there, Herro bangs a 3 – 9:02 PM
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I put that Joel drive on Herro guarding Thybulle, he’s retreating to the opposite baseline, step up and help on the Embiid drive instead of just sticking to Thybulle for no reason. – 9:01 PM
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Sixers trying to preswitch Thybulle onto the screen defender that time, Butler eventually got Embiid involved anyway. – 8:57 PM
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Sixers get Butler switched onto Embiid. Tucker just plays a 1-man zone in the paint, leaving Harris alone. But Thybulle not spaced & pass isn’t there. pic.twitter.com/kc8jNhutTF – 8:54 PM
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Embiid needs some water – 8:52 PM
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Miami has a great opportunity here. Harden in foul trouble, Embiid trying to find his rhythm off the break. Philly wins this one, they’ll be much harder to beat in Game 4. – 8:48 PM
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Sixers gotta do a way better job of exploiting Embiid’s mismatch when Miami switches the pick-and-roll.
Harden holding the ball for forever and isolating against Bam Adebayo is bad offense. – 8:41 PM
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is it just me or does embiid not have the most faith in danny g – 8:37 PM
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Guessing Embiid is saying “dude slow down you had a layup on the left side take your time.” And Maxey is saying “I was going so fast to track it my momentum took me to a reverse.”
Shake was there to get a FT though. pic.twitter.com/Wz6phQ4oAq – 8:22 PM
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Philadelphia stopped rebounding in that second quarter but they at least kept the defense up.
Embiid having his biggest struggle in the midrange (0/4) but so is Jimmy Butler (0/3 midrange FGs, 0/4 3s) – 8:22 PM
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Halftime: 76ers 41, Heat 34.
Sixers scored four points over the final 6 minutes of the second quarter – all by Shake Milton – to allow Miami to stick around.
Joel Embiid missed all three shots he took in the second quarter. James Harden has 15 points, and Jimmy Butler has 10. – 8:21 PM
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Joel embiid is about to cement himself as a Philly legend…fractured eye, messed up thumb…damn he’s tough – 8:19 PM
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The good for the Heat
– Denying Embiid in the post
– Forcing turnovers
– OREBs generating extra possessions
The bad
– Rushing shots on offense
– 2 of 16 from 3
– Jimmy Butler looks like he has tired legs – 8:18 PM
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Not exactly a work of art, but the Sixers lead 41-34 at the break.
End of the quarter offense has been rough: Super sloppy non-Embiid and Harden minutes to close the first, Shake Milton was the only guy to score in the last six minutes of the second. – 8:18 PM
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Halftime: Sixers 41, Heat 34. Miami hanging in there despite shooting a woeful 33 percent from the floor. Sixers’ 10 turnovers and 34.3 percent shooting are no bueno. Harden with 15 points (8-of-8 FT). Embiid with 7 points on 2-of-7 and 7 rebounds. – 8:18 PM
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The Heat can’t find much offensive rhythm at all. Butler, Strus and Herro are a combined 8-for-28 from the field. Embiid’s presence has been felt on both ends — but having him back has created more space for Harden to operate. Miami can’t just focus on him like they had been. – 8:17 PM
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Heat didn’t shy away from Embiid in the paint there. Got him and Harden involved in the PnR and Harden screwed up. Easy dunk for Jimmy Butler. – 8:09 PM
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Want to see more of that Bam right there
Go at Embiid – 8:02 PM
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Joel Embiid makes his teammates so much better. Harden running p-n-r, better looks for Green. Stops and rebounds (!!!) that lead to early offense.
Oh and I haven’t seen DJ yet so safe to say he helps the coaches a ton too. – 8:00 PM
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Really good stretch by the Sixers, who started the 2nd quarter on a 9-0 run with Embiid on the bench. Harden with 4 during this stretch, 2 for Harris and a corner 3 by Green, who is now 2-3 from deep for the game after going just 2-14 from 3 in the first two games of the series. – 7:56 PM
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Think people are rushing to blame Doc for both Embiid and Harden being on the bench when the fact is that Harden picked up his 2nd foul late in 1Q. Picks up a 3rd in the first quarter and you’re in danger. – 7:49 PM
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Sixers only up 21-17 after a tough end to the first quarter, helped from further damage by the fact that the Heat shot just 2-6 from the free-throw line. Harden has 9/3/2 and Embiid has 7/4.
Sixers made their first two 3s then missed their next four. – 7:48 PM
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Philly with and without Embiid going exactly as you’d expect, Heat haven’t found a way to attack when he’s in the game. – 7:48 PM
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Sixers 21, Heat 17 at the end of the first. Heat shot 7-of-20 (started 3-of-15) and Sixers led by as many as 10, but seven turnovers have hurt them. Embiid with 7 points and 4 rebounds in 10 minutes. Harden with 9-3-2. – 7:47 PM
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End of first quarter: 76ers 21, Heat 17. James Harden and Joel Embiid have combined for 16 of Philadelphia’s 21 points. Heat shooting 36.8 percent from the field. – 7:46 PM
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Heat get a dunk and a layup on two straight possessions immediately after Embiid checks out. – 7:46 PM
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Heat – which has led every playoff game by at least 15 points and won 6 of them – finishes quarter strong and down 21-17 after one… Embiid, still listed as doubtful, plays the first 10 plus minutes of the game and has 7 points and 4 rebounds. – 7:46 PM
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Embiid played the first 11 minutes of the game, before checking out for Paul Reed. 7 points and 4 rebounds on 2-for-4 shooting and 3-for-4 free throws so far for Embiid, who looked very comfortable after eight days off. – 7:45 PM
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Embiid heads to the bench after 10 minutes, with 7 points and 4 rebounds (2-4 fg/3-4 FT).
He’s replaced by Bball Paul. – 7:43 PM
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Paul Reed is checking in for Joel Embiid, after nearly 11 minutes for his first shift – 7:43 PM
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Paul Reed coming in for Embiid at the 1:34 mark of the first. He was huffing and puffing a bit when play was stopped a bit ago. – 7:43 PM
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Paul Reed getting set to check in for Embiid. The big fella has 7 points and 4 rebounds in his initial run. #Sixers – 7:43 PM
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Joel Embiid is what Philadelphia would be if it were a person. – 7:42 PM
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Every single time there is a stoppage in play, Joel Embiid is calling for a towel to dry off his face under his mask. – 7:41 PM
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Joel Embiid is only 1-for-3, but he’s (unsurprisingly) immediately changed the dynamic of the series. After Miami got whatever it wanted in the paint the first two games, things have flipped around here in Game 3. – 7:34 PM
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New @RealGM Radio podcast! @MoDakhil_NBA and I go through all four second round series, including Embiid’s (hopeful) return, the Suns’ dominant game two, Grizz/Warriors, Celtics/Bucks and much more basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266840… – 7:33 PM
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#Sixers are 2 for 2 on 3-pointers so far after going 14 for 64 (.219) without Joel Embiid in the first two losses to the #Heat. – 7:27 PM
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Good start to this one. James Harden and Danny Green have knocked down some triples and they have a 10-8 lead early. Joel Embiid has 2 points from the free throw line. #Sixers – 7:26 PM
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Heat fronting Embiid in the post and sending help when gets the ball, as Miami often does. – 7:21 PM
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Joel Embiid obviously impacts the game in a lot of different ways, but at least being slightly competitive on the defensive glass would be a nice change of pace for the Sixers. – 7:19 PM
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Embiid takes his mask off, and gets a towel to wipe his face, during Harden’s free throws. – 7:19 PM
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1:18 into the game and PJ Tucker hit Embiid in the face going for the ball (called for a foul). – 7:18 PM
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What an opening possession from Miami
Bam-Butler switch
Butler fronts Embiid
Strus waiting for the help
Charge – 7:18 PM
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Ref calls offensive foul on Embiid on the Sixers first possession. – 7:17 PM
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Embiid opens it for 76ers with a charge. But his face appears intact. – 7:17 PM
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As you can imagine, home crowd went ballistic during Joel Embiid’s introduction, followed by MVP chants – 7:14 PM
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Massive ovation when @MattyCord announces Joel Embiid as the #Sixers‘ final starter in Game 3 vs. #Heat – 7:14 PM
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Let’s just say the atmosphere to start this game is *slightly* more energetic than it was for Games 1 and 2 in Miami. Joel Embiid’s re-introduction to the proceedings has plenty of juice in the building ahead of a do-or-die Game 3 for the 76ers. – 7:12 PM
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They’re showing Joel Embiid shooting in warmups and he’s squinting super hard on every shot…. – 7:09 PM
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Sixers crowd goes nuts — and starts chanting “MVP!” — as Embiid comes onto the court during announcement of “there are no injuries.” – 7:04 PM
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Sixers’ Joel Embiid to play in Game 3 vs. Miami Heat in Eastern Conference semifinals inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA – 6:56 PM
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I voted for Joel Embiid for MVP. And the fact that he’s even potentially going to try and play with a torn ligament in his hand and a broken face makes me question some things, for sure — but not my vote. – 6:55 PM
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Joel Embiid is back. Kyle Lowry is back. Game 3 is minutes away.
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:51 PM
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Joel Embiid playing 76ers-Heat Game 3 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/06/joe… – 6:48 PM
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Kyle Lowry returns for Heat, Joel Embiid back for 76ers in Game 3 of East semis. https://t.co/UYool0kpWU pic.twitter.com/miJi2SR6dT – 6:48 PM
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Sixers’ Joel Embiid to play in Game 3 vs. Miami Heat in Eastern Conference semifinals inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:48 PM
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Philly starters: Harden, Maxey, Green, Harris, and Embiid
Heat starters: Lowry, Strus, Butler, Tucker, and Adebayo #Sixers – 6:46 PM
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Very good @Philadelphia 76ers news:
Joel Embiid is available and starting in Game 3. – 6:41 PM
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Joel Embiid will play tonight, Sixers say. – 6:41 PM
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Joel Embiid is officially in for Game 3 – 6:41 PM
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Embiid is in – 6:40 PM
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Joel Embiid went from out to doubtful to active? 🤔 – 6:38 PM
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I’ve said this on every platform except this one, but it’s pretty clear Miami’s gameplan will be to force Philly’s role players to beat them
They’re going to help down freely off corners on Embiid
Forces the Danny Greens of the world to win them the game – 6:38 PM
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For what it’s worth (and it’s worth very little at this point), Joel Embiid is still listed as doubtful on the 6:30 p.m. injury report.
The expectation is that he’ll play tonight. – 6:37 PM
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The 76ers’ 6:30 p.m. injury report again listed Embiid as doubtful. Which is all well and good . . . except he’s back. – 6:37 PM
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#Sixers story on Joel Embiid playing in Game 3 tonight against the #Heat: https://t.co/X6S4LcEpXn pic.twitter.com/QQKLzzDd8S – 6:36 PM
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Embiid pic.twitter.com/tCjZ9ZWYHv – 6:36 PM
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Masked Embiid getting shots up. pic.twitter.com/D2EP5Y68yv – 6:35 PM
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Sixers star Joel Embiid will return for Game 3 vs. Miami tonight, sources tell ESPN. Doc Rivers said he could be limited in minutes, because of minimal conditioning in the past week. – 6:34 PM
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Kyle Lowry out shooting much later than usual. Lowry on one side of the court, Embiid on the other. They should sell tickets to this. – 6:30 PM
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Joel Embiid warming up pic.twitter.com/rgqUBANCQx – 6:27 PM
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Some detail on the mask Joel Embiid is wearing tonight as he tries to play with the right orbital fracture. https://t.co/herm1FgKNf pic.twitter.com/v8HhefWz7m – 6:26 PM
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Embiid from the corner: pic.twitter.com/6lYrH6dmfW – 6:26 PM
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Masked Embiid pic.twitter.com/3UfF1vxnFh – 6:24 PM
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My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with the girl who heard at 31 Flavors last night that Joel Embiid is going to try to play. – 6:24 PM
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#Sixers center Joel Embiid gets a big hand as he walks onto court to warm up prior to Game 3: pic.twitter.com/TzS0QnPtqO – 6:22 PM
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More Joel Embiid #Sixers pic.twitter.com/d2J66TbXCp – 6:22 PM
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A masked Joel Embiid has started his warmup: pic.twitter.com/P4ON955qgb – 6:21 PM
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Embiid warmup flow pic.twitter.com/1jTJOl4mcm – 6:20 PM
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Embiid has taken the court. pic.twitter.com/KEIWZq4xXv – 6:20 PM
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Joel Embiid, wearing mask, enters court to warm up to loud ovation. Cannot fathom he doesn’t play (so can fathom he does play). – 6:20 PM
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Joel Embiid takes the court for warmups with his mask #Sixers pic.twitter.com/XytCg0e7oc – 6:20 PM
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Joel Embiid is on the court warming up for tonight’s game. He has a mask on. – 6:19 PM
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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will warm up momentarily with the intention of returning tonight in Game 3 against the Miami Heat, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @YahooSports. – 6:15 PM
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One would assume Embiid would play tonight, at least give it a serious try, with his sister and shooting coach in attendance. #Sixers – 6:10 PM
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The latest on the status of Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry ahead of Game 3, with tipoff an hour away miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:05 PM
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Embiid plans to play barring any setbacks in next 58 minutes, per ESPN. Still listed as doubtful, which is kinda funny – 6:04 PM
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And, yes, Spoelstra seemingly expects “doubtful” Embiid to be back, “We don’t want to duck any kind of competition. We expected Philly to be at full health at some point and we want to take on that challenge.” – 5:35 PM
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#Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on preparing in case Joel Embiid plays tonight: ‘He’s a big change, literally and figuratively. … We don’t want to duck any competition.’ Figured Miami would face the full #Sixers roster at some point and looks forward to that challenge. – 5:35 PM
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New @RealGM Radio podcast! @MoDakhil_NBA and I go through all four second round series, including Embiid’s (hopeful) return, the Suns’ dominant game two, Grizz/Warriors, Celtics/Bucks and much more- basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266840… – 5:35 PM
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Erik Spoelstra on Joel Embiid possibly returning:
“If you’re just trying to cram and prepare for a test…then it would probably be a lot more stressful.”
“We wanna take on that type of challenge.” – 5:33 PM
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If Embiid is able to play tonight, Doc Rivers said there will be staffers monitoring his conditioning and how he looks on the floor. He hasn’t been able to run, etc. while in concussion protocols, and Rivers said today’s shootaround was more of a film/walk-thru session. – 5:30 PM
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Updated #Sixers story on Doc Rivers saying Joel Embiid’s status for tonight’s Game 3 vs #Heat will be determined during his pregame workout: https://t.co/Q6QsOE9SWj #76ers pic.twitter.com/uxy8NrjdE2 – 5:25 PM
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Rivers said no minutes restriction on Embiid if he plays, but said his situation (eye, orbital, thumb) will be monitored by others throughout. – 5:23 PM
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Rivers said no cap on minutes for Embiid if he plays. – 5:21 PM
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Doc Rivers said there won’t be a minutes restriction on Joel Embiid if he plays tonight, but the team will monitor his conditioning. – 5:21 PM
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Doc Rivers: Still unsure if Joel Embiid will play. He’ll warm up and then “we’ll see.” If he’s active, wouldn’t play normal minutes load because he hasn’t been able to run much due to concussion. – 5:19 PM
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Rivers’ Embiid coach-speak, “We don’t know yet. He’s going to warm up and see. We’re going to go from there.” – 5:19 PM
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#Sixers coach Doc Rivers: If Joel Embiid plays, he hasn’t been able to run due to the concussion so he probably can’t play his typical 38 minutes. – 5:19 PM
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Doc Rivers says “we still don’t know yet” about Joel Embiid. Says he’ll go through pregame warmups and see how he feels. – 5:19 PM
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Doc Rivers says 76ers don’t know yet whether Joel Embiid will be able to play tonight. Embiid will warm up and then a determination will be made. Embiid was still listed as doubtful on the latest injury report. – 5:18 PM
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Doc Rivers with no update for Joel Embiid
Listed as doubtful
“He’s going to warm up and see, and go from there.” – 5:18 PM
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Rivers says Embiid is still listed as doubtful, will go through his warmup and they’ll take it from there (as anticipated) – 5:18 PM
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Doc Rivers said Embiid will warm up tonight – 5:18 PM
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Doc Rivers doesn’t know yet about Joel Embiid. He’s still doubtful, but he’ll warm up and see where he’s at. #Sixers – 5:18 PM
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Doc Rivers says he still doesn’t know if Joel Embiid will play. “He’s gonna warm up and see, and we’ll go from there.” – 5:18 PM
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#Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s status for Game 3: ‘We don’t know yet. He’s going to warm up and see. We’re going to go from there.’ – 5:18 PM
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Doc Rivers maintains that Joel Embiid is doubtful. Says they will warm up and go from there. – 5:18 PM
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Doc Rivers noncommittal on Joel Embiid’s status for a game now less than two hours away. Eric Spoelstra gets his chance to be non-committal about Kyle Lowry at 5:30 p.m. Game is at 7 p.m., by which time the coaches might have a better idea. – 5:17 PM
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On the 4:30 p.m. injury report: Joel Embiid still listed as doubtful. Tip-off is 2.5 hours away. – 4:33 PM
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It’s 4:30 p.m. NBA injury-report time and Joel Embiid is still listed as doubtful. Doc talks at 5:15, so perhaps something more realistic then. – 4:30 PM
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Joel Embiid is still listed as doubtful for Game 3. The latest on his status miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Kyle Lowry remains questionable for tonight after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury – 3:37 PM
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Embiid again listed as doubtful on NBA 3:30 injury report. – 3:32 PM
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Interesting stuff from @Steve Bulpett on the future of Doc Rivers. Are the @Los Angeles Lakers stalling on their coaching search? Would Embiid be unhappy if the @Philadelphia 76ers let him walk? Hmmm …
heavy.com/sports/los-ang… – 3:27 PM
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New @RealGM Radio podcast! @MoDakhil_NBA and I go through all four second round series, including Embiid’s (hopeful) return, the Suns’ dominant game two, Grizz/Warriors, Celtics/Bucks and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266840… – 3:26 PM
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Charles Barkley discusses “the one thing that really sucks” about Heat-76ers. (Embiid still doubtful on the 3:09 pm and 41 second injury report.) miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 3:10 PM
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76ers’ Joel Embiid exits concussion protocols, currently upgraded to “doubtful” for Friday return vs. Heat. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:07 PM
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#Sixers story: Here’s the latest on Joel Embiid’s chances to play in Game 3 tonight vs. the #Heat: https://t.co/Q6QsODSi4L pic.twitter.com/FqlxAaDM4D – 2:50 PM
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All I really want out of these NBA Playoffs is for Joel Embiid to come back in the batman mask and turn the Sixers/Heat series upside down. – 2:47 PM
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I wrote about Giannis, Jokic, Embiid, and the next generation of big men who—after the Decade of the Big Wing—are back to dominate the NBA
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On 2:30 p.m. injury report, 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid is still listed as doubtful for tonight’s Game 3. – 2:31 PM
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It is the 2:30 p.m. NBA injury report and Joel Embiid is still doubtful. As you were. – 2:31 PM
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And on the NBA 1:30 p.m. injury report Joel Embiid remains listed as doubtful (with six Heat players listed as questionable, including five who played in Game 2 after being listed as questionable with the same injuries). – 1:31 PM
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So far, Embiid return going as predicted. @SportsRadioWIP pic.twitter.com/dgMyIdMl3D – 1:14 PM
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Joel Embiid upgraded to doubtful for tonight’s Game 3 in Philly #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 12:51 PM
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76ers center Joel Embiid has been upgraded from out to doubtful on the 12:30 p.m. injury report, and his status may continue to change in the coming hours prior to tipoff. Fun times! miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:44 PM
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Joel Embiid is upgraded to doubtful for tonight‘s Game 3 vs the Miami Heat #Sixers – 12:42 PM
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My understanding is that Embiid’s availability tonight will be dependent on how Embiid feels the rest of Friday and how his pregame routine goes prior to Game 3. Don’t count your chickens yet, but moving in the right direction:
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Embiid upgraded from out to doubtful for Game 3 tonight as he deals with orbital injury and navigates the whole mask thing – 12:40 PM
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Joel Embiid clears concussion protocol, hopes to return in Game 3 Friday nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/06/joe… – 12:40 PM
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Details on Joel Embiid’s injuries on the official injury reports today:
10:30 am ET – out, Facial fracture / concussion
11:30 am ET – out, Facial fracture
12:30 pm ET – doubtful, Facial fracture / Right thumb sprain – 12:38 PM
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From @Anthony Chiang and me: Barkley explains why Heat can’t be fully judged in playoffs yet and what “sucks” about this series. And more praise for Herro. And more Heat, as Embiid works toward potential return tonight: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:38 PM
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Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful on 76ers’ injury report. – 12:36 PM
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After clearing concussion protocols, Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful for tonight’s game with a facial fracture and a right thumb sprain. – 12:33 PM
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The Sixers have upgraded Joel Embiid from Out to Doubtful. – 12:33 PM
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Some @Philadelphia 76ers news:
After clearing concussion protocols, Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful (facial fracture/right thumb sprain) for Game 3 tonight. – 12:33 PM
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Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful for Game 3 tonight vs #Heat. #Sixers – 12:32 PM
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Joel Embiid is now listed as doubtful for tonight’s Game 3 due to a fractal fracture and a right thumb sprain #Sixers – 12:32 PM
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Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful for tonight’s game, per #Sixers official – 12:32 PM
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Sixers now say Joel Embiid is doubtful for tonight. – 12:32 PM
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Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful for tonight’s Game 3 – 12:31 PM
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Joel Embiid has been upgraded to doubtful. – 12:30 PM
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#Sixers’ Joel Embiid clears concussion protocol and partakes in shootaround; status for Game 3 remains up in air inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 12:24 PM
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Once he’s able to return, Joel Embiid will wear a special face mask designed by a certified prosthetist at nearby University of Delaware.
Just like he did for the 2018 Playoffs, also against Miami, which I wrote about here: si.com/nba/2018/04/20… – 12:18 PM
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Updated #Sixers story: Joel Embiid takes first step toward returning for Game 3 tonight vs. #Heat, though he’s still listed as out: https://t.co/7IuUiAj8Gl pic.twitter.com/S5Pilc5hxn – 12:12 PM
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NEW: 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid takes big step toward potential return vs. Heat. Latest on Embiid’s status for tonight’s Game 3 in Philadelphia miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Heat could also get a big boost tonight with the potential return of Kyle Lowry – 12:11 PM
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76ers’ Joel Embiid exits NBA concussion protocols, first hurdle cleared for possible return vs. Heat sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Orbital fracture remains an issue, while also dealing with torn thumb ligament. – 12:07 PM
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There’s optimism Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will return tonight in Game 3 vs. Heat, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He has been fitted for a mask and will need to feel comfortable before green light. One of the NBA’s great play-through-pain efforts recently. – 12:07 PM
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New ESPN story: Joel Embiid cleared concussion protocol and participated in shootaround this morning, taking significant steps toward returning for Game 3 against the Heat tonight. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:59 AM
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Your quick newser on Joel Embiid clearing concussion protocol #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/06/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:38 AM
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It appears that Embiid is being listed as out-adjace for Game 3. – 11:38 AM
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So the Embiid status still up in the air even while being listed as out at the moment
The one thing to note is Miami has a game plan ready for either scenario – 11:37 AM
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That @Joel Embiid is even trying to play through a torn thumb ligament and a broken orbital bone — in addition to being just a week removed from a concussion — is pretty remarkable. These are the kind of injuries that keep players out weeks, if not longer. – 11:35 AM
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76ers center Joel Embiid has cleared NBA concussion protocols. He still is listed as out for tonight’s Game 3 vs. visiting Heat (orbital fracture), but that well could change before 7 p.m. tip. – 11:32 AM
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76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid has cleared concussion protocols. Dealing with orbital fracture and a torn ligament in thumb, Embiid is doing everything possible to be available to play in Game 3 tonight vs. Miami. – 11:30 AM
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Joel Embiid cleared concussion protocols, participated in shootaround and remains out for tonight’s game. But his status could change. #Sixers – 11:29 AM
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Sixers say Joel Embiid has cleared concussion protocols and participated in today’s shootaround. He remains listed as out for tonight’s Game 3, but that status could change in the coming hours. – 11:29 AM
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Joel Embiid cleared the concussion protocol this morning and participated in shootaround.
Sixers still currently listing him as OUT but that can change. – 11:29 AM
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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid cleared concussion protocol and participated in today’s shootaround, but he remains out tonight in Game 3 against the Miami Heat. – 11:28 AM
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Sixers official says Joel Embiid cleared concussion protocol, participated in shootaround, and remains out for now. – 11:28 AM
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Joel Embiid cleared concussion protocols this morning, he participated in shootaround, but as of right now, he remains out #Sixers – 11:28 AM
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The 76ers say Joel Embiid has cleared concussion protocol, and participated in shootaround. He remains out for the game, but his status could change between now and tonight’s game. – 11:28 AM
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Tyrese Maxey says he talked to Joel Embiid since they returned home. He said there’s always hope for the game tonight. #Sixers – 11:19 AM
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No sign of Joel Embiid as we get let into 76ers shootaround this morning. As of the 10:30 injury report, he was still listed as out for tonight’s Game 3. – 11:11 AM
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Do Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have a comeback in them against the Miami Heat? espn.com/nba/insider/in… – 10:40 AM
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From PM: Updates on status of Lowry and Embiid, lots of Heat tidbits, more interesting stuff from Rivers, and 76ers explain why series is going to change: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:26 AM
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Doc Rivers’ Joel Embiid update; who needs to step up for the 76ers in Ga… youtu.be/SeqaqCP5Ee4 via @YouTube – 7:17 AM
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New video on James Harden, how his game is changing, his contract status, and the fit with Joel Embiid. – 7:00 AM
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#Sixers story: What are the chances Joel Embiid will go from being listed as out to clearing concussion protocols and being able to play in Game 3 tonight vs. the #Heat? https://t.co/Q6QsODSi4L #NBA pic.twitter.com/tAGTp2RoTK – 6:50 AM
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What’s your grade for Pascal Siakam’s season? – 11:04 AM
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As I type in my SEO headline for this Pascal Siakam story I’m writing right now, I’m reminded that it’s been a weird year for the Raptors forward pic.twitter.com/feIQF9kZzO – 11:03 AM
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Joel Embiid returned after missing more than a week with a facial fracture and concussion to play 36 minutes, score 18 points and grab 11 rebounds to lead his 76ers to a 99-79 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of this Eastern Conference semifinal, pulling Philadelphia back into the series after dropping the opening two games. “No,” Embiid said, when asked if there was ever a moment when he thought he wouldn’t return to the series. “When it happened, after we figured out what really happened, I didn’t think about . -via ESPN / May 7, 2022 Kyle Neubeck: Maxey on his concern for Embiid: “I just asked him a couple of times, like, are you okay? You promise you’re good? End of the day, basketball is extremely important to all of us and it’s our job, but you want somebody to be the best they can possibly be feeling in life in general -via Twitter @KyleNeubeck / May 7, 2022 Tim Bontemps: Joel Embiid with a very long, thoughtful answer about Pascal Siakam’s elbow, the reaction to it in Toronto as it happened, and the interactions between players and fans in the crowd in general these days: pic.twitter.com/mAy3mqjdLN -via Twitter @TimBontemps / May 7, 2022