Paul George praises Joel Embiid for his work after eliminating Celtics
Paul George gave praise to Joel Embiid for his work after the Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Boston Celtics in Round 1 of the playoffs.
BOSTON -- Defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 7 in Round 1 was a big accomplishment for Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid. Sure, Embiid has had some phenomenal playoff games in his career. His performance in Game 7 was no different, but it just meant more.
He was winless in his previous three Game 7s and had not been able to figure out the Celtics in his career. All of that is out the window for the Sixers now as Embiid dropped 34 points with 12 rebounds and six assists in the win. "Jo wanted it," said Paul George.
"He showed it. We talked about it. Game 7.
He’s got a sour taste in his mouth, period, but also, playing Boston, he's got a sour taste in his mouth. So, this is a double whammy for him, that he really wanted this. He almost willed it possession by possession.