NBA Twitter reacts to Joel Embiid’s masterclass in Sixers’ win over Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers had nothing going on Tuesday night as a team. As they took on the Boston Celtics at home, they needed somebody to step up and provide something for this group when considering the struggles of the supporting cast.
That somebody was their MVP big man: Joel Embiid. The big fella put on a scintillating performance as he went for 52 points on 20-for-25 shooting and he pulled down 13 rebounds and six assists in a 103-101 win over the Celtics. Philadelphia survived a late collapse as Boston almost stole this one at the buzzer.
The Sixers as a team shot 39-for-78 on the night. Every Sixer not named Embiid shot just 19-for-53 as it was just a struggle for Philadelphia to find rhythm. James Harden had 20 points and 10 assists and PJ Tucker had 11 points with nine coming in the final 2:53 to give Philadelphia the spark they needed.
NBA Twitter was set ablaze after the big night from Embiid:
Embiid is legit unstoppable. He scores whenever he wants
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) April 5, 2023
Joel Embiid is the slam dunk MVP.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 5, 2023
Joel Embiid is the second player in NBA History to record 50+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a game while shooting 80%+ from the field.
He joins Wilt Chamberlain (2x) pic.twitter.com/o9mqINSiTx
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) April 5, 2023
Joel Embiid Tonight:
52 Points
13 Rebounds
6 Assists
20-25 FGHe is the 2nd player in NBA history to record 50 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 80% shooting in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain (2x) pic.twitter.com/kjYI5k6EA4
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 5, 2023
Joel Embiid in a win against the Celtics tonight:
52 PTS
84.6 TS%
20/25 FG
13 RBS
6 AST
2 BLK52 points on 25 shots while making 0 3s. Big fella completely unstoppable inside the arc. pic.twitter.com/dfAHU4GCYE
— NBA University (@NBA_University) April 5, 2023
Joel Embiid subbed out 12:00 remaining 2Q:
Sixers 28
Celtics 22Joel Embiid subbed in 6:42 remaining 2Q:
Sixers 35
Celtics 34Joel Embiid subbed out 12:00 remaining 4Q:
Sixers 72
Celtics 67Joel Embiid subbed in 8:03 remaining 4Q:
Sixers 77
Celtics 79— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 5, 2023
I hate speaking early because things can always change, but the fact Joel Embiid might really win MVP is kinda crazy to me
Watching his progression has been amazing man pic.twitter.com/Q8STILyp6C
— 𝘾 𝙝 𝙧 𝙞 𝙨 👽 (@SirEMBIID) April 5, 2023
FINAL: Sixers 103, Celtics 101.
A wild Sixers win, delivered almost entirely by an iconic Joel Embiid performance.
52-13-6-2. 20 of 25 from the field.
The MVP race isn’t over, but Embiid just maximized the opportunity to strengthen his case. Absolutely incredible performance.
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) April 5, 2023
4Q Sixers scoring plays when Joel Embiid checked in at 8:03 mark, Celtics leading by 2:
Embiid 2
Embiid 2
Harden 3
Embiid 2
Embiid 2
Embiid FT
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid 2
Embiid AST Tucker 3
Embiid FT
Embiid FT— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 5, 2023
With 24 points at half against the Celtics, Joel Embiid now has 2,134 points this season.
That is the most in a season by a center since Shaquille O’Neal’s MVP season in 1999-2000 (2,344). pic.twitter.com/Xpk8d5OeGl
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 5, 2023
I really try and stay out of the MVP talk because it’s just so toxic and there’s so much animosity around it, but this is a night that shows why Joel Embiid should win the award this season #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) April 5, 2023
PJ TUCKER HAS ENTERED THE MVP RACE
— Sixers Nation (@PHLSixersNation) April 5, 2023
Story originally appeared on Sixers Wire
Source: Yahoo Sports
