Joel Embiid

Warriors star Draymond Green explained on his podcast why Joel Embiid's first-round Game 7 performance against the Celtics wasn't a "legacy game."

If there is one thing about Joel Embiid, it is that he knows how to get under the skin of opposing teams and their fanbases, and one of those fanbases is the New York Knicks. The Madison Square Garden crowd is notoriously difficult on the stars of opposing teams, and they are making no exception […] The post Knicks fans erupt with disrespectful Joel Embiid chant in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joel Embiid has undoubtedly had a big few days. He returned just in time to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in a thrilling seven-game series, which set up a Western Conference semifinals date with the New York Knicks. And while he may have been able to ditch the right hip contusion to […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid ditches Kansas for fictional university in NBC intro appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Rockets could again be a team to watch on the trade market. Houston has been linked to potential pursuits of Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid this offseason, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. All four are All-Stars and none holds a no-trade clause. Leonard and Mitchell are entering the […] The post Rockets could pursue Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid this summer appeared first on Hoops Wire.

This series is packed with star power on both sides.

"Joel Embiid is a great player. One of the best bigs in basketball history. [But he] flops. He know it."

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Kevin O'Connor & John Fanta preview the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

“I feel great. I feel amazing,” Embiid said after Philadelphia completed its historic comeback in Game 7.

Can Embiid Do It Again?! The post Joel Embiid Leads 76ers' 3-1 Comeback vs. Celtics, But Will He Hold Up Next Round? appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Embiid returned from an appendectomy to lead an improbable 3-1 series comeback and overcome his own playoff demons

After falling behind 3-1, Embiid and the 76ers rallied to upset the Celtics in seven

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 win in Game 6 on Thursday night, closing the first-round series 4-2 and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals for the third straight season. Minnesota’s defense found its center of gravity in Rudy Gobert, who helped put out fires against Nikola Jokic when the game […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert relishes challenge of tough Nuggets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Boston Celtics are in serious danger. After another brutal loss in Game 6, Boston has officially squandered their 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite holding a dominant lead over their rivals, Philly is coming back into the series thanks in large part to Joel Embiid’s efforts. The loss to the Sixers on the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits fixes needed for Game 7 vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sixers picked the right night to look even more like themselves. They handled the Celtics 106-93 in Game 6, tying the series at 3-3 and setting up a Game 7 in Boston. This was control from the start. Philadelphia never trailed. The ball moved. The defense held. The stars delivered. Tyrese Maxey scored 30 […] The post Sixers force Game 7 vs. Celtics: ‘Tired of losing to them’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Joel Embiid returned and dominated in Game 5 to ensure the Sixers’ season wouldn’t end just yet. Can they keep it going to force a Game 7?

The Philadelphia 76ers did what almost no one thought they could: win Game 5 on the road against the Boston Celtics and force a Game 6 back in Philly. The impressive 76ers win in Game 5 could not have been done without the services of Joel Embiid. The Sixers star returned for Game 4 after […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are not done yet. They went into hostile territory on Tuesday and upset the Boston Celtics, 113-97, in Game 5 to stay alive in their first-round collision in the playoffs. The 76ers stunned the crowd at TD Garden, with the All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George spearheading the […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to stave off elimination on Tuesday. Joel Embiid finished with 33 points, with Tyrese Maxey adding 25 points and 10 rebounds. "Obviously you don't want to go home, so you do whatever it takes," said Embiid. "I thought defensively we did a much better job, especially not overhelping as we did last game. And yeah, then offensively it becomes a little easier when you're making shots. We definitely made more shots than we did las...