Joel Embiid Nailed It He Scores 36 Points For Made A Win For The 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers vs the Cleveland Cavaliers game was running, and Joel Embiid was in danger of fouling out. The Cavs took advantage of this and closed the score gap to 110-107. However, Tyrese Maxey hit a crucial 3-pointer for the 76ers, and the Sixers sealed the victory with five consecutive free throws in the final 51 seconds of the game. Despite Embiid’s foul trouble, he still managed to score 36 points and grab 18 rebounds, helping the Sixers win their sixth straight game. At one particular the Cavs were leading 108-101, but Embiid’s jumper and subsequent foul put him on the bench.
Nevertheless, the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, Doc Rivers, contested the call and asked for a replay review. After the review, the referees overturned the call, allowing Embiid to remain in the game.
On the other hand, the Cleveland Cavaliers were missing their center, Jarrett Allen, who was out due to a bruised eye. Despite their best efforts, they struggled to contain Joel Embiid, who is a versatile player with the ability to play both inside and outside the perimeter. Embiid quickly drew two fouls on the Cavs in the opening 43 seconds of the game. However, the Cavs bounced back with a strong performance from their bench, and they managed to take a 60-55 lead going into halftime.
In the end moments of the game, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a massive comeback attempt against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Tyrese Maxey hit a critical 3-pointer, and the Sixers made five consecutive free throws in the last 51 seconds to secure the win.
It’s worth noting that Jalen McDaniel of the Sixers missed the game due to a hip injury, and Mac McClung, who is the NBA’s dunk champion, has yet to make an appearance for the Philadelphia team. Meanwhile, the Cavs were missing Ricky Rubio, who sat out on his “bobblehead night,” as the team continues to manage his minutes following his knee surgery.
During the second half of the game, the Philadelphia 76ers went at a dominant 18-1 run, which lasted for over six minutes and left the Cleveland Cavaliers without a field goal. Despite the Cavs’ attempts to stop him with double and triple teams, Joel Embiid remained composed and focused, making all 10 of his free throw attempts.
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