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Joel Embiid makes plea to 76ers fans ahead of Knicks series
TL;DR
Joel Embiid urges Philadelphia 76ers fans to support the team ahead of their series against the Knicks. The 76ers recently achieved a significant playoff victory over the Boston Celtics.
Key points
- Joel Embiid urges fan support for the Knicks series
- 76ers completed a 3-1 comeback against the Celtics
- First series win against Boston since 1982
- Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe contributed significantly
- Backcourt scored a combined 53 points in the final game
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Joel Embiid makes plea to 76ers fans ahead of Knicks series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers completed a 3-1 comeback against the Boston Celtics in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, making it their first series win against their historic rivals since 1982.
Philadelphia’s triumph over Boston in the final match of the series was a result of offensive wizardry from the likes of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and most of all, Joel Embiid.
The Sixers’ backcourt would finish the game with a combined 53 points, as Edgecombe drained five shots from beyond the arc, while Maxey came up big in clutch time, dropping ten points in the fourth quarter alone.
The aforementioned Embiid would have yet a greater impact against a side that has haunted him throughout his career, finishing with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. This success on the court shouldn’t have been all too much of a surprise given that the former MVP averages a 26-point, 11-rebound double-double in his career against Boston.
Q&A
What did Joel Embiid say to 76ers fans before the Knicks series?
Joel Embiid made a plea for 76ers fans to support the team as they prepare for the upcoming series against the Knicks.
How did the 76ers perform in their last playoff series?
The 76ers completed a 3-1 comeback against the Boston Celtics, marking their first series win against them since 1982.
Who were the standout players in the 76ers' victory over the Celtics?
Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid were key contributors, with the backcourt scoring a combined 53 points.