Sixers star Joel Embiid assesses his play in return vs. Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid assesses his play in his return against the Boston Celtics in this series.
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have risen off the map and back in the fight in their Round 1 series with the Boston Celtics. After trailing this series 3-1, they have battled back to even this series up at 3-3 after a 106-93 win in Game 6 on Thursday to force a Game 7 back in Boston. A big reason for that is the play of Joel Embiid.
Just a few weeks after having an emergency appendectomy on April 9, the big fella is defying all medical logic as he is averaging 26. 0 points, 8. 0 rebounds, and 7.
3 assists in three games back. He is shooting only 43. 5% from the floor and 12.
5% from deep, which are below his norms, but it takes him a bit to find that touch after such a long layoff. "I mean, you look at all the shots I’m getting," Embiid said after the Game 6 win. "Everything is short, in and out, but at some point, I’m bound to have an extremely efficient night.