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Dejected Joel Embiid makes bold 76ers remark after sixth second-round NBA playoffs exit
TL;DR
Joel Embiid expressed disappointment after the Philadelphia 76ers' sixth second-round playoff exit, following a sweep by the New York Knicks. This marks another setback for Embiid, who has faced multiple playoff disappointments with the team.
Key points
- Joel Embiid shows disappointment after playoff exit
- 76ers lost to Knicks in the second round
- This is Embiid's sixth second-round exit in nine playoffs
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Joel Embiid wore a dejected look on his face while seeing the New York Knicks sweep his Philadelphia 76ers inside Xfinity Mobile Arena. He now faces a summer after another reminder that his team isn't just good enough to win a championship.
Under Embiid, this was Philadelphia's sixth second-round exit in nine playoffs. The 2023 NBA MVP returned in Game 4 of the first-round series against the Boston Celtics after an emergency appendectomy three weeks before. He spearheaded three back-to-back wins to set up the Knicks' date in the second round. But, as it turned out, they were ambushed by the Jalen Brunson & Co.
After another playoff disappointment, Embiid had a clear reason to say the following:
"Ownership, front office, players, coaches. Everybody has just got to get better."
Q&A
What did Joel Embiid say after the 76ers' playoff exit?
Joel Embiid expressed disappointment and highlighted the team's ongoing struggles to win a championship after their sixth second-round exit.
How many times have the 76ers exited in the second round during Embiid's tenure?
Under Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers have exited in the second round six times in nine playoff appearances.
Who swept the 76ers in the 2023 NBA playoffs?
The Philadelphia 76ers were swept by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs.