Joel Embiid: We're not playing good defense, and that's a recipe for disaster
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Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Joel Embiid on media day: “I want us to be the best defensive team in the league.”
But now the Sixers have the 26th ranked defensive rating.
So on The Ringer, @Michael Pina wrote about what’s wrong: theringer.com/nba/2022/10/27… – 3:42 PM
Joel Embiid on media day: “I want us to be the best defensive team in the league.”
But now the Sixers have the 26th ranked defensive rating.
So on The Ringer, @Michael Pina wrote about what’s wrong: theringer.com/nba/2022/10/27… – 3:42 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Joel Embiid says he challenges the #Sixers defensively moving forward.
“Our offense is going to be fine as long as we get stops. We’re not getting stops, we’re not playing good defense, and that’s a recipe for disaster. We need to be better on that end.” – 1:46 PM
Joel Embiid says he challenges the #Sixers defensively moving forward.
“Our offense is going to be fine as long as we get stops. We’re not getting stops, we’re not playing good defense, and that’s a recipe for disaster. We need to be better on that end.” – 1:46 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
“I hope a little kid, 10 years from now, says, ‘Oh, man, I watched that game and I (saw) three players from Cameroon and I felt like, man, I can do that, too.’”
On Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam and Christian Koloko creating history together last night:
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 12:02 PM
“I hope a little kid, 10 years from now, says, ‘Oh, man, I watched that game and I (saw) three players from Cameroon and I felt like, man, I can do that, too.’”
On Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam and Christian Koloko creating history together last night:
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 12:02 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Just finished up Raptors-76ers:
-TOR took the BOS approach of mostly letting Embiid get his and figuring he’d tire out
-Siakam is so good. He just gives what the team needs that game.
-PHI defense is a joke, especially in transition
-PHI depth looks questionable right now too – 9:46 AM
Just finished up Raptors-76ers:
-TOR took the BOS approach of mostly letting Embiid get his and figuring he’d tire out
-Siakam is so good. He just gives what the team needs that game.
-PHI defense is a joke, especially in transition
-PHI depth looks questionable right now too – 9:46 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid:“It’s sll about effort. You got to be honest about it…If we don’t go out there and execute, we are not going to go anywhere.”
Sixers-Raptors takeaways: Defense is Achilles’ heel & squad is a ways away from sustaining wins inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 8:43 AM
Joel Embiid:“It’s sll about effort. You got to be honest about it…If we don’t go out there and execute, we are not going to go anywhere.”
Sixers-Raptors takeaways: Defense is Achilles’ heel & squad is a ways away from sustaining wins inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 8:43 AM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
After a six-game crash course in defending one of basketball’s most dynamic offensive duos, Joel Embiid and James Harden, the Raptors were better prepared to execute in the first of two straight meetings with Philadelphia: https://t.co/OwcmJxBS6b pic.twitter.com/9g1pBtRIBb – 12:56 AM
After a six-game crash course in defending one of basketball’s most dynamic offensive duos, Joel Embiid and James Harden, the Raptors were better prepared to execute in the first of two straight meetings with Philadelphia: https://t.co/OwcmJxBS6b pic.twitter.com/9g1pBtRIBb – 12:56 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Concerns starting to mount for Joel Embiid, struggling 76ers after 1-4 start to 2022-23 season
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/conce… – 12:47 AM
Concerns starting to mount for Joel Embiid, struggling 76ers after 1-4 start to 2022-23 season
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/conce… – 12:47 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid’s averages over last three: 32.7 points (61.8 FG%), 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. His passing has been much better than that number the last two games.
He’s played a part in the defensive issues, but at least offensively, a quick bounce back after his rough start. – 12:31 AM
Joel Embiid’s averages over last three: 32.7 points (61.8 FG%), 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. His passing has been much better than that number the last two games.
He’s played a part in the defensive issues, but at least offensively, a quick bounce back after his rough start. – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Sixers are 1-4 despite
Embiid: 28 PPG | 10 RPG | 52 FG%
Harden: 25 PPG | 10 APG | 48/40/93%
Maxey: 20 PPG | 47 FG% | 38 3P% pic.twitter.com/TVRSO2RruA – 9:50 PM
The Sixers are 1-4 despite
Embiid: 28 PPG | 10 RPG | 52 FG%
Harden: 25 PPG | 10 APG | 48/40/93%
Maxey: 20 PPG | 47 FG% | 38 3P% pic.twitter.com/TVRSO2RruA – 9:50 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Very good offensive performances from Embiid and Maxey tonight, but hard to imagine a team playing less inspired transition defense than these Sixers. BS effort got the BS result it deserved phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-rapt… – 9:46 PM
Very good offensive performances from Embiid and Maxey tonight, but hard to imagine a team playing less inspired transition defense than these Sixers. BS effort got the BS result it deserved phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-rapt… – 9:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win! 119-109. 20-13 (assists)-5 for Siakam, 27-0-0 for Trent, VanVleet with 15 and 8, 16-10-5 from Barnes. Embiid and Maxey both had 31. – 9:43 PM
‘Topes win! 119-109. 20-13 (assists)-5 for Siakam, 27-0-0 for Trent, VanVleet with 15 and 8, 16-10-5 from Barnes. Embiid and Maxey both had 31. – 9:43 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Raptors 119, Sixers 109. Sixers fell behind by 17 early and could never claw all the way back. The defense — which allowed Toronto to shoot 54.8 percent from the floor and 16-of-37 from 3 — remains a major concern. Maxey and Embiid both with 31.
Sixers fall to 1-4. – 9:43 PM
FINAL: Raptors 119, Sixers 109. Sixers fell behind by 17 early and could never claw all the way back. The defense — which allowed Toronto to shoot 54.8 percent from the floor and 16-of-37 from 3 — remains a major concern. Maxey and Embiid both with 31.
Sixers fall to 1-4. – 9:43 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
A whole lot of jogging back on defense by the Sixers tonight. Embiid and Maxey stand out because they look like the only two playing hard – 9:32 PM
A whole lot of jogging back on defense by the Sixers tonight. Embiid and Maxey stand out because they look like the only two playing hard – 9:32 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Koloko picks off a pass intended for his countryman Embiid, heads the other way for a dunk. Awesome moment. – 9:23 PM
Koloko picks off a pass intended for his countryman Embiid, heads the other way for a dunk. Awesome moment. – 9:23 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Koloko’s moment: Steals an entry pass over Embiid’s shoulder and finishes a fast break dunk – 9:23 PM
Koloko’s moment: Steals an entry pass over Embiid’s shoulder and finishes a fast break dunk – 9:23 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Raptors 89, Sixers 79 at the end of the third. Embiid leads all scorers with 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting, but Toronto is shooting 53.8 percent from the floor. Raptors also have 17 points off 9 Sixers turnovers and are doubling up in bench points (20-10). – 9:16 PM
Raptors 89, Sixers 79 at the end of the third. Embiid leads all scorers with 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting, but Toronto is shooting 53.8 percent from the floor. Raptors also have 17 points off 9 Sixers turnovers and are doubling up in bench points (20-10). – 9:16 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
In the still-unresolved backup center situation, Paul Reed is now in the game for Embiid. Harrell played during Embiid’s first-half break. Thybulle is in, as well. – 9:08 PM
In the still-unresolved backup center situation, Paul Reed is now in the game for Embiid. Harrell played during Embiid’s first-half break. Thybulle is in, as well. – 9:08 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Siakam smacked Embiid in the face on a drive to the basket. Same as it ever was. – 9:01 PM
Siakam smacked Embiid in the face on a drive to the basket. Same as it ever was. – 9:01 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid falls to court while being fouled by Siakam and the fans in attendance booed Embiid. Of course they did. – 9:01 PM
Embiid falls to court while being fouled by Siakam and the fans in attendance booed Embiid. Of course they did. – 9:01 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Pascal Siakam’s foul on Joel Embiid is being reviewed for a flagrant, the fans are booing, and I’m getting the weirdest deja vu. – 9:01 PM
Pascal Siakam’s foul on Joel Embiid is being reviewed for a flagrant, the fans are booing, and I’m getting the weirdest deja vu. – 9:01 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Refs will review a Siakam foul where he seemed to hit Embiid in the face. – 9:00 PM
Refs will review a Siakam foul where he seemed to hit Embiid in the face. – 9:00 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers might have a chance tonight if Embiid can guard all 5 Raptors at once. – 8:57 PM
The Sixers might have a chance tonight if Embiid can guard all 5 Raptors at once. – 8:57 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
This has been a remarkable two-way third quarter from Joel Embiid. Doing everything he can to keep the Sixers in it. – 8:56 PM
This has been a remarkable two-way third quarter from Joel Embiid. Doing everything he can to keep the Sixers in it. – 8:56 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Raptors 63, Sixers 53. Sixers trailed by as many as 17 and allowed Toronto to shoot 52.1 percent from the floor and 9-of-22 from deep. Siakam has 19-4-4. Embiid and Maxey both with 14 points. Harden with 13. – 8:34 PM
Halftime: Raptors 63, Sixers 53. Sixers trailed by as many as 17 and allowed Toronto to shoot 52.1 percent from the floor and 9-of-22 from deep. Siakam has 19-4-4. Embiid and Maxey both with 14 points. Harden with 13. – 8:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid (14), Maxey (14) and Harden (13) have combined to score 41 of the Sixers’ 53 points. Philly is down 10. – 8:32 PM
Embiid (14), Maxey (14) and Harden (13) have combined to score 41 of the Sixers’ 53 points. Philly is down 10. – 8:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid bends over after being hit in the eye. The Raptors fans booed. – 8:11 PM
Embiid bends over after being hit in the eye. The Raptors fans booed. – 8:11 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Raptors lead 35-27 after one quarter. They’re shooting 7-12 on threes and 54.2% from the field. Siakam leads all scorers with 15 points. Embiid paced the Sixers with 11. Harden has four assists. – 8:06 PM
#Raptors lead 35-27 after one quarter. They’re shooting 7-12 on threes and 54.2% from the field. Siakam leads all scorers with 15 points. Embiid paced the Sixers with 11. Harden has four assists. – 8:06 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Raptors 35, Sixers 27 after Melton drains a 3 at the buzzer. But defending the arc remains a problem for the Sixers, who let Toronto go 7-of-12 from deep. Siakam has 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Embiid with 11 on 5-of-6 FG. Harden with 8 points and 4 assists. – 8:06 PM
Raptors 35, Sixers 27 after Melton drains a 3 at the buzzer. But defending the arc remains a problem for the Sixers, who let Toronto go 7-of-12 from deep. Siakam has 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Embiid with 11 on 5-of-6 FG. Harden with 8 points and 4 assists. – 8:06 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
There is a two-time MVP (Harden) and a regular MVP candidate on the floor (Embiid) and Pascal Siakam is the one lighting things up with four threes and 14 points in the first nine minutes. Raps lead Philly 24-20. – 8:00 PM
There is a two-time MVP (Harden) and a regular MVP candidate on the floor (Embiid) and Pascal Siakam is the one lighting things up with four threes and 14 points in the first nine minutes. Raps lead Philly 24-20. – 8:00 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Koloko getting some Welcome to the NBA moments: Embiid blew past him for a one-handed dunk a couple minutes ago, and now he caught Harden on the arm for the potential four-point play. – 7:58 PM
Koloko getting some Welcome to the NBA moments: Embiid blew past him for a one-handed dunk a couple minutes ago, and now he caught Harden on the arm for the potential four-point play. – 7:58 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid with the Cameroonian on Cameroonian crime with that monster dunk. – 7:54 PM
Embiid with the Cameroonian on Cameroonian crime with that monster dunk. – 7:54 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Cool thing happening right now. Embiid, Siakam and rookie Christian Koloko are all on the floor — the first time three Cameroonian players have ever shared the floor during the same NBA game. – 7:53 PM
Cool thing happening right now. Embiid, Siakam and rookie Christian Koloko are all on the floor — the first time three Cameroonian players have ever shared the floor during the same NBA game. – 7:53 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
There’s three Cameroonians on the floor with Embiid and the Raptors Siakam and Koloko. – 7:52 PM
There’s three Cameroonians on the floor with Embiid and the Raptors Siakam and Koloko. – 7:52 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Christian Koloko is about to check in midway through the 1st quarter, joining countrymen Pascal Siakam and Joel Embiid on the floor.
For the first time ever, 3 Cameroon-born players will appear in the same NBA game. 🇨🇲 pic.twitter.com/tb8MKn4wLg – 7:51 PM
Christian Koloko is about to check in midway through the 1st quarter, joining countrymen Pascal Siakam and Joel Embiid on the floor.
For the first time ever, 3 Cameroon-born players will appear in the same NBA game. 🇨🇲 pic.twitter.com/tb8MKn4wLg – 7:51 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Direct, purposeful offense for Embiid early against a Raptors lineup giving up a decent amount of height against him. Gotta keep hammering them inside – 7:51 PM
Direct, purposeful offense for Embiid early against a Raptors lineup giving up a decent amount of height against him. Gotta keep hammering them inside – 7:51 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid has nine points on 4-for-4 shooting along with two rebounds in five minutes. The score is knotted at 13 with 6:22 left in the first quarter. The Sixers are shooting 5-for-7. In other news, Tobias Harris has reached 400 career blocks. – 7:51 PM
Embiid has nine points on 4-for-4 shooting along with two rebounds in five minutes. The score is knotted at 13 with 6:22 left in the first quarter. The Sixers are shooting 5-for-7. In other news, Tobias Harris has reached 400 career blocks. – 7:51 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Can’t remember Embiid ever looking this good to start a road game against the Raptors. – 7:49 PM
Can’t remember Embiid ever looking this good to start a road game against the Raptors. – 7:49 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The shoulder block Embiid just levelled OG with is not going to sit well with the locals
Tied 13-13 at first timeout – 7:48 PM
The shoulder block Embiid just levelled OG with is not going to sit well with the locals
Tied 13-13 at first timeout – 7:48 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid was booed during pregame introductions by the Raptors fans. #NoSurpriseFlow – 7:36 PM
Embiid was booed during pregame introductions by the Raptors fans. #NoSurpriseFlow – 7:36 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid also needs 11 free throws to tie Hall of Famer Moses Malone for seventh on the #Sixers all-time free throws list at 2,589. – 7:34 PM
Embiid also needs 11 free throws to tie Hall of Famer Moses Malone for seventh on the #Sixers all-time free throws list at 2,589. – 7:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid needs 6 three-point attempts to tie Hersey Hawkins for fifth on the Sixers all-time three-point attempt list at 1,172. – 7:32 PM
#Sixers center Joel Embiid needs 6 three-point attempts to tie Hersey Hawkins for fifth on the Sixers all-time three-point attempt list at 1,172. – 7:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#SameStartingFiveFlow
#Sixers starters
P.J Tucker
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
James Harden – 7:02 PM
#SameStartingFiveFlow
#Sixers starters
P.J Tucker
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
James Harden – 7:02 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Scottie Barnes will play vs. Sixers. Hopefully Joel Embiid won’t step on either of his ankles. – 6:56 PM
Scottie Barnes will play vs. Sixers. Hopefully Joel Embiid won’t step on either of his ankles. – 6:56 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
– Big 10-game slate
– Notable players out/questionable
– Justin’s Fastest 5 Minutes in the NBA to lead show
– Embiid godzilla game?
– Revenge narratives abound
– Q&A w/comment section
Live now through tipoff!
📺 https://t.co/X5dg89tlfm pic.twitter.com/OqJnHpmTFa – 6:31 PM
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
– Big 10-game slate
– Notable players out/questionable
– Justin’s Fastest 5 Minutes in the NBA to lead show
– Embiid godzilla game?
– Revenge narratives abound
– Q&A w/comment section
Live now through tipoff!
📺 https://t.co/X5dg89tlfm pic.twitter.com/OqJnHpmTFa – 6:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Mitchell & Ness expands ownership group to include James Harden, Joel Embiid, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:40 PM
Mitchell & Ness expands ownership group to include James Harden, Joel Embiid, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:40 PM
Joel Embiid @JoelEmbiid
I repeat it again… VAR IS THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO FOOTBALL!!! That’s not a pen – 4:57 PM
I repeat it again… VAR IS THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO FOOTBALL!!! That’s not a pen – 4:57 PM
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