After Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid battled for the right to be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player all last season, it appears this year’s chase for the award could once again come down to the two All-Star big men. Embiid, after coming in second to Jokic in last year’s voting, holds a 35-point lead over the Denver Nuggets’ reigning MVP in the second edition of ESPN’s NBA MVP Straw Poll for the 2021-22 season. Embiid’s razor-thin edge is the closest the top two spots have been over the nine iterations of this poll over the past six seasons.
Source: Tim Bontemps @ ESPN.com
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Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
DeMar DeRozan has scored 114 points more than any other player in the NBA this month.
DeRozan has scored more points than Joel Embiid and LeBron James COMBINED.
DeRozan has scored:
358 points on 236 FG attempts.
Embiid and LeBron have scored:
357 points on 264 FG attempts. – 9:11 AM
DeMar DeRozan has scored 114 points more than any other player in the NBA this month.
DeRozan has scored more points than Joel Embiid and LeBron James COMBINED.
DeRozan has scored:
358 points on 236 FG attempts.
Embiid and LeBron have scored:
357 points on 264 FG attempts. – 9:11 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: The latest edition of my MVP Straw Poll is the closest vote I’ve ever had, as it’s shaping up to be Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic for a second straight season. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:34 AM
New ESPN story: The latest edition of my MVP Straw Poll is the closest vote I’ve ever had, as it’s shaping up to be Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic for a second straight season. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:34 AM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
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Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The path to DeMar DeRozan actually winning the MVP is not that outrageous.
– Bulls can get the 1 seed
– CP and Book will split votes
– Durant is hurt
– LeBron’s team stinks
– Jokic’s team is middling
– Giannis’s team is coasting
– Embiid’s 76ers could finish 5th
– Curry’s slump – 9:59 PM
The path to DeMar DeRozan actually winning the MVP is not that outrageous.
– Bulls can get the 1 seed
– CP and Book will split votes
– Durant is hurt
– LeBron’s team stinks
– Jokic’s team is middling
– Giannis’s team is coasting
– Embiid’s 76ers could finish 5th
– Curry’s slump – 9:59 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka coached both Joel Embiid and James Harden in the past. He knows exactly what Harden can bring to Philly when he does make his debut. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/16/cel… via @SixersWire – 9:09 PM
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka coached both Joel Embiid and James Harden in the past. He knows exactly what Harden can bring to Philly when he does make his debut. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/16/cel… via @SixersWire – 9:09 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Ime Udoka said he put up Joel Embiid’s quote about the Celtics being an easier to guard iso team to make sure the guys saw it before last night’s game – 5:57 PM
Ime Udoka said he put up Joel Embiid’s quote about the Celtics being an easier to guard iso team to make sure the guys saw it before last night’s game – 5:57 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers column: James Harden expects a fruitful partnership with Joel Embiid: ‘We complement each other’ https://t.co/bFldJeO7jz #NBA pic.twitter.com/KNqfTppYiv – 9:35 AM
#Sixers column: James Harden expects a fruitful partnership with Joel Embiid: ‘We complement each other’ https://t.co/bFldJeO7jz #NBA pic.twitter.com/KNqfTppYiv – 9:35 AM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Whether MVP means best statistics to you or most impactful is an entirely separate discussion but we should take into account how the team performs when that player plays
Chris Paul: 47-10
Giannis: 31-17
Embiid: 30-15
Jokic: 31-20 – 9:07 AM
Whether MVP means best statistics to you or most impactful is an entirely separate discussion but we should take into account how the team performs when that player plays
Chris Paul: 47-10
Giannis: 31-17
Embiid: 30-15
Jokic: 31-20 – 9:07 AM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: The #Sixers’ James Harden and Joel Embiid are confident they’ll ‘figure it out’ and be a dominant duo this season: https://t.co/bFldJeO7jz #76ers pic.twitter.com/fKMuUdPI6z – 6:45 AM
#NBA column: The #Sixers’ James Harden and Joel Embiid are confident they’ll ‘figure it out’ and be a dominant duo this season: https://t.co/bFldJeO7jz #76ers pic.twitter.com/fKMuUdPI6z – 6:45 AM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: Here’s how #Sixers’ superstars James Harden and Joel Embiid expect to work and excel together: https://t.co/bFldJewvUZ pic.twitter.com/QEChNd4Ot3 – 9:52 PM
#NBA column: Here’s how #Sixers’ superstars James Harden and Joel Embiid expect to work and excel together: https://t.co/bFldJewvUZ pic.twitter.com/QEChNd4Ot3 – 9:52 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 101-58 after three
Brown – 29/8/3
Tatum – 28/12/6
Grant – 12 points
White – 11 points
Celtics – 53.9% shooting
Celtics – 18-34 threes
Celtics – 4 turnovers
Embiid – 19/9/6
Maxey – 11 points
76ers – 27.8% shooting
76ers – 4-24 threes
76ers – 7 turnovers – 9:25 PM
Celtics lead 101-58 after three
Brown – 29/8/3
Tatum – 28/12/6
Grant – 12 points
White – 11 points
Celtics – 53.9% shooting
Celtics – 18-34 threes
Celtics – 4 turnovers
Embiid – 19/9/6
Maxey – 11 points
76ers – 27.8% shooting
76ers – 4-24 threes
76ers – 7 turnovers – 9:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
It’s the middle of the third quarter in Philly. Every 76ers player not named Joel Embiid has combined for 29 points, which is exactly what Jaylen Brown has scored by himself so far.
Celts up 37. – 9:09 PM
It’s the middle of the third quarter in Philly. Every 76ers player not named Joel Embiid has combined for 29 points, which is exactly what Jaylen Brown has scored by himself so far.
Celts up 37. – 9:09 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
In Philly tonight: Joel Embiid attempted 14 free-throws in the 1st half. How many games this season has Nikola Jokic attempted 14 free-throws in? One. – 8:50 PM
In Philly tonight: Joel Embiid attempted 14 free-throws in the 1st half. How many games this season has Nikola Jokic attempted 14 free-throws in? One. – 8:50 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
MOST FREE THROWS VS. BOSTON 2021-22
12 – EMBIID VS. PHILADELPHIA – DEC. 20, 2021
11 – EMBIID @ PHILADELPHIA – FEB. 15, 2022*
10 – YOUNG, ANTETOKOUNMPO, NURKIC, BALL
* Halftime
6th time this year it’s happened.
Celtics are 1-4 in the first 5.
They lead tonight…
…by 27. – 8:48 PM
MOST FREE THROWS VS. BOSTON 2021-22
12 – EMBIID VS. PHILADELPHIA – DEC. 20, 2021
11 – EMBIID @ PHILADELPHIA – FEB. 15, 2022*
10 – YOUNG, ANTETOKOUNMPO, NURKIC, BALL
* Halftime
6th time this year it’s happened.
Celtics are 1-4 in the first 5.
They lead tonight…
…by 27. – 8:48 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 69-42 at the half
Brown – 26 points, 6 rebounds
Tatum – 16/7/3
Smart – 7 points, OUT w/ sprained ankle
Celtics – 56.4% shooting
Celtics – 12-19 threes
Celtics – 4 turnovers
Embiid – 17/7/5, 11-14 FTs
76ers – 34.3% shooting
76ers – 4-15 threes
76ers – 7 turnovers – 8:43 PM
Celtics lead 69-42 at the half
Brown – 26 points, 6 rebounds
Tatum – 16/7/3
Smart – 7 points, OUT w/ sprained ankle
Celtics – 56.4% shooting
Celtics – 12-19 threes
Celtics – 4 turnovers
Embiid – 17/7/5, 11-14 FTs
76ers – 34.3% shooting
76ers – 4-15 threes
76ers – 7 turnovers – 8:43 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics end half on a 9-0 run, lead #76ers 69-42. Smart OUT with a sprained right ankle. Brown 26, Tatum 16; Embiid 17. – 8:41 PM
#Celtics end half on a 9-0 run, lead #76ers 69-42. Smart OUT with a sprained right ankle. Brown 26, Tatum 16; Embiid 17. – 8:41 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The refs just called Joel Embiid for traveling when he tried to do (it wasn’t pretty) the James Harden step-back…🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/iizXwGZl7u – 8:41 PM
The refs just called Joel Embiid for traveling when he tried to do (it wasn’t pretty) the James Harden step-back…🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/iizXwGZl7u – 8:41 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Embiid about to attempt his 14th FT of the first half. #Celtics #76ers – 8:36 PM
Embiid about to attempt his 14th FT of the first half. #Celtics #76ers – 8:36 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid trying to will them back into this one late in the half. The poster dunk, great block on Tatum, some free throws, slowly chipping away. Crowd is definitely back into it, too. – 8:33 PM
Embiid trying to will them back into this one late in the half. The poster dunk, great block on Tatum, some free throws, slowly chipping away. Crowd is definitely back into it, too. – 8:33 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Embiid is really holding and flexing his right wrist a lot. Hurt it the other day and said he wasn’t sure how it happened. – 8:30 PM
Embiid is really holding and flexing his right wrist a lot. Hurt it the other day and said he wasn’t sure how it happened. – 8:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid just made a spin move through Boston’s entire defense, followed by an absolute poster dunk, look like he was out there by himself. – 8:29 PM
Joel Embiid just made a spin move through Boston’s entire defense, followed by an absolute poster dunk, look like he was out there by himself. – 8:29 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Watching it again, Smart rolled his right ankle as he went up against Embiid.
He’s going to take the free throws, then Boston will give a foul and get him out.
If Smart didn’t shoot the free throws, he’d be out for the rest of the game. – 8:27 PM
Watching it again, Smart rolled his right ankle as he went up against Embiid.
He’s going to take the free throws, then Boston will give a foul and get him out.
If Smart didn’t shoot the free throws, he’d be out for the rest of the game. – 8:27 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Smart calls for help to get up. Appeared to twist his right foot under Embiid’s step. – 8:26 PM
Smart calls for help to get up. Appeared to twist his right foot under Embiid’s step. – 8:26 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Joel Embiid’s first made basket comes with less than six minutes to play in the first half. He has nine points, but the Celtics have made him earn most of them from the free-throw line. – 8:21 PM
Joel Embiid’s first made basket comes with less than six minutes to play in the first half. He has nine points, but the Celtics have made him earn most of them from the free-throw line. – 8:21 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid scores his first made basket on 14-footer to pull the #Sixers within 23 points (54-31) w/ 5:47 left in half. – 8:21 PM
Embiid scores his first made basket on 14-footer to pull the #Sixers within 23 points (54-31) w/ 5:47 left in half. – 8:21 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid has 7 points while making 7 of 8 free throws. He’s shooting 0-4 from the field. – 8:18 PM
Embiid has 7 points while making 7 of 8 free throws. He’s shooting 0-4 from the field. – 8:18 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Horford back in with Embiid back in. Udoka might be trying to match minutes here, assuming Horford can stay out of foul trouble. – 8:14 PM
Horford back in with Embiid back in. Udoka might be trying to match minutes here, assuming Horford can stay out of foul trouble. – 8:14 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Without Embiid on the floor, there is no fear of a shot blocker and the Celtics are getting everything at the rim. (A) that’s smart and (B) it’s great that they’re not just relying on 3’s even though they’re hot from deep – 8:11 PM
Without Embiid on the floor, there is no fear of a shot blocker and the Celtics are getting everything at the rim. (A) that’s smart and (B) it’s great that they’re not just relying on 3’s even though they’re hot from deep – 8:11 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Jayson Tatum has been defended by a smaller player pretty much, every possession in the second quarter. And he’s doing what you’re supposed to do when that happens AND Joel Embiid is on the bench… get downhill and attack the paint. C’s lead up by 19 now. – 8:09 PM
Jayson Tatum has been defended by a smaller player pretty much, every possession in the second quarter. And he’s doing what you’re supposed to do when that happens AND Joel Embiid is on the bench… get downhill and attack the paint. C’s lead up by 19 now. – 8:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 32-22 after one
Brown – 11 points, 5 rebounds
Smart – 7 points
Grant – 6 points
Tatum – 5/3/2
Celtics – 55.5% shooting
Celtics – 6-9 three-pointers
Celtics – 3 turnovers
Embiid – 7/4/4
76ers – 31.6% shooting
76ers – 3-8 three-pointers
76ers – 2 turnovers – 8:04 PM
Celtics lead 32-22 after one
Brown – 11 points, 5 rebounds
Smart – 7 points
Grant – 6 points
Tatum – 5/3/2
Celtics – 55.5% shooting
Celtics – 6-9 three-pointers
Celtics – 3 turnovers
Embiid – 7/4/4
76ers – 31.6% shooting
76ers – 3-8 three-pointers
76ers – 2 turnovers – 8:04 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #76ers 32-22 after 1Q. Brown 11, GWilliams 6, Tatum 5; Embiid 7. – 8:02 PM
#Celtics lead #76ers 32-22 after 1Q. Brown 11, GWilliams 6, Tatum 5; Embiid 7. – 8:02 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Celtics 32, Sixers 22 at the end of the first. Sixers shot just 6-of-19 from the floor and trailed by as many as 12. Embiid with 7-4-4. Brown already has 11 and 5 for Boston. – 8:02 PM
Celtics 32, Sixers 22 at the end of the first. Sixers shot just 6-of-19 from the floor and trailed by as many as 12. Embiid with 7-4-4. Brown already has 11 and 5 for Boston. – 8:02 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
That was a great shot by Jayson Tatum to put Boston up 32-22, but with Joel Embiid on the bench resting, why not attack the rim? #justsaying – 8:00 PM
That was a great shot by Jayson Tatum to put Boston up 32-22, but with Joel Embiid on the bench resting, why not attack the rim? #justsaying – 8:00 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
This first quarter has put on display the really interesting matchups in a potential playoff series between these teams. The 76ers will really struggle to stop Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics will have the same issues stopping Joel Embiid. – 7:59 PM
This first quarter has put on display the really interesting matchups in a potential playoff series between these teams. The 76ers will really struggle to stop Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics will have the same issues stopping Joel Embiid. – 7:59 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Eight first quarter free throws for Joel Embiid. His season-high in a game is 21. – 7:58 PM
Eight first quarter free throws for Joel Embiid. His season-high in a game is 21. – 7:58 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Joel Embiid is already 7-8 from the free throw line. He might get 50 tonight just at the line – 7:57 PM
Joel Embiid is already 7-8 from the free throw line. He might get 50 tonight just at the line – 7:57 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Embiid attempting his 8th free throw in the first 9:22. It could be a long night for the #Celtics
#76ers – 7:57 PM
Embiid attempting his 8th free throw in the first 9:22. It could be a long night for the #Celtics
#76ers – 7:57 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid is 0-for-2 from the floor but is 6-of-7 from the FT line and already has four rebounds and four assists with 2:38 to play in the first. – 7:56 PM
Embiid is 0-for-2 from the floor but is 6-of-7 from the FT line and already has four rebounds and four assists with 2:38 to play in the first. – 7:56 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I think the place Joel Embiid has improved the most is with reading double-teams and making the right pass. He used to be a mess when a double came. He would get rid of it too early or turn it over. Now, he’s patient and picks out the right guy more often than not. – 7:51 PM
I think the place Joel Embiid has improved the most is with reading double-teams and making the right pass. He used to be a mess when a double came. He would get rid of it too early or turn it over. Now, he’s patient and picks out the right guy more often than not. – 7:51 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
At some point, doubling Embiid is just giving up 3-pointers as opposed to post-ups. – 7:51 PM
At some point, doubling Embiid is just giving up 3-pointers as opposed to post-ups. – 7:51 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
2nd foul on Horford really hurts. Why isn’t Embiid posting up to exploit this? – 7:44 PM
2nd foul on Horford really hurts. Why isn’t Embiid posting up to exploit this? – 7:44 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Hey Daniel Theis, welcome back. Your first game in your second tour of duty with the Celtics? Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/BoKS1sKB20 – 7:43 PM
Hey Daniel Theis, welcome back. Your first game in your second tour of duty with the Celtics? Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/BoKS1sKB20 – 7:43 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
What angers players the most is when officials wait until the shot either goes in or misses to make a call. That’s what just happened with Horford on that call against Embiid and Horford was pissed. #Celtics #76ers – 7:42 PM
What angers players the most is when officials wait until the shot either goes in or misses to make a call. That’s what just happened with Horford on that call against Embiid and Horford was pissed. #Celtics #76ers – 7:42 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
76ers starters:
Joel Embiid
Tobias Harris
Matisse Thybulle
Danny Green
Tyrese Maxey – 7:32 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
76ers starters:
Joel Embiid
Tobias Harris
Matisse Thybulle
Danny Green
Tyrese Maxey – 7:32 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Sixers – Wells Fargo Center – February 15, 2022 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, G. Williams, Horford
Philadelphia – Tyrese Maxey, Danny Green, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid
OUT: Boston: R. Williams Philadelphia: James Harden pic.twitter.com/hiYR692CTk – 7:02 PM
Celtics at Sixers – Wells Fargo Center – February 15, 2022 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, G. Williams, Horford
Philadelphia – Tyrese Maxey, Danny Green, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid
OUT: Boston: R. Williams Philadelphia: James Harden pic.twitter.com/hiYR692CTk – 7:02 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers column: James Harden on how it’ll work with fellow #76ers star Joel Embiid: ‘We’re both at a high level to where we’ll figure it out. I think we complement each other’ https://t.co/bFldJeO7jz #NBA pic.twitter.com/eb54LkUKXy – 6:30 PM
#Sixers column: James Harden on how it’ll work with fellow #76ers star Joel Embiid: ‘We’re both at a high level to where we’ll figure it out. I think we complement each other’ https://t.co/bFldJeO7jz #NBA pic.twitter.com/eb54LkUKXy – 6:30 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Ime Udoka just mentioned James Harden will be able to spoonfeed Joel Embiid and the idea of being able to spoonfeed the most dominant interior scorer in the league seems a little scary – 6:11 PM
Ime Udoka just mentioned James Harden will be able to spoonfeed Joel Embiid and the idea of being able to spoonfeed the most dominant interior scorer in the league seems a little scary – 6:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sixers coach Doc Rivers said Paul Millsap should get into the game tonight. Millsap, who came with James Harden in the blockbuster deal last week, will play backup center behind Joel Embiid. Philly traded their previous backup, Andre Drummond, to Brooklyn in the deal. – 5:57 PM
Sixers coach Doc Rivers said Paul Millsap should get into the game tonight. Millsap, who came with James Harden in the blockbuster deal last week, will play backup center behind Joel Embiid. Philly traded their previous backup, Andre Drummond, to Brooklyn in the deal. – 5:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
On Cleaning the Glass, Nikola Jokić is in the 100th percentile for non-shooting fouls drawn among bigs at 4.8% (non-shooting foul / total shot attempts). Joel Embiid is 99th percentile at 4.4%.
For shooting fouls?
Embiid: 96th percentile at 22.2%
Jokić: 54th percentile at 12.7% – 5:24 PM
On Cleaning the Glass, Nikola Jokić is in the 100th percentile for non-shooting fouls drawn among bigs at 4.8% (non-shooting foul / total shot attempts). Joel Embiid is 99th percentile at 4.4%.
For shooting fouls?
Embiid: 96th percentile at 22.2%
Jokić: 54th percentile at 12.7% – 5:24 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
This is the third straight game the Celtics have seen one of the NBA’s leading scorers on the other side (Nikola Jokic Friday, Trae Young Sunday, Joel Embiid tonight.)
Jayson Tatum briefly took the league lead two weeks ago, but DeMar DeRozan making a mockery of it in February. pic.twitter.com/ihjb3KB7JU – 5:01 PM
This is the third straight game the Celtics have seen one of the NBA’s leading scorers on the other side (Nikola Jokic Friday, Trae Young Sunday, Joel Embiid tonight.)
Jayson Tatum briefly took the league lead two weeks ago, but DeMar DeRozan making a mockery of it in February. pic.twitter.com/ihjb3KB7JU – 5:01 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
James Harden reacts to joining the team and his excitement to play with Joel Embiid #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/15/jam… via @SixersWire – 3:27 PM
James Harden reacts to joining the team and his excitement to play with Joel Embiid #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/15/jam… via @SixersWire – 3:27 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: Here’s how #Sixers’ superstar players James Harden and Joel Embiid plan to work and excel together: https://t.co/84tAcYkdY0 #76ers pic.twitter.com/jSLpJhiso6 – 3:18 PM
#NBA column: Here’s how #Sixers’ superstar players James Harden and Joel Embiid plan to work and excel together: https://t.co/84tAcYkdY0 #76ers pic.twitter.com/jSLpJhiso6 – 3:18 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
DeMar DeRozan of #Bulls at 20-1 is more appealing than Joel Embiid of #Sixers at a fraction of that. But is it a good bet? usblog.betway.com/nba/nba-bettin… – 1:03 PM
DeMar DeRozan of #Bulls at 20-1 is more appealing than Joel Embiid of #Sixers at a fraction of that. But is it a good bet? usblog.betway.com/nba/nba-bettin… – 1:03 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers James Harden, asking about winning a title with Joel Embiid: ‘Hell, yeah.’ – 12:35 PM
#Sixers James Harden, asking about winning a title with Joel Embiid: ‘Hell, yeah.’ – 12:35 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers James Harden on meshing with Joel Embiid: pic.twitter.com/bB8zFZSP7p – 12:26 PM
#Sixers James Harden on meshing with Joel Embiid: pic.twitter.com/bB8zFZSP7p – 12:26 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
James Harden: “Originally, when I was going through everything I was going through in Houston, Philly was my first choice. It just didn’t happen. I knew for a very long time this was a perfect fit. You have the best big man in the league in Joel (Embiid).” pic.twitter.com/c7Vpig8WXT – 12:24 PM
James Harden: “Originally, when I was going through everything I was going through in Houston, Philly was my first choice. It just didn’t happen. I knew for a very long time this was a perfect fit. You have the best big man in the league in Joel (Embiid).” pic.twitter.com/c7Vpig8WXT – 12:24 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
In Philly, James Harden says
— he doesn’t want to get into why he left Brooklyn
–he wants to contend for a title alongside Embiid
–he plans to opt-in on his contract pic.twitter.com/ilu6Cp719E – 12:20 PM
In Philly, James Harden says
— he doesn’t want to get into why he left Brooklyn
–he wants to contend for a title alongside Embiid
–he plans to opt-in on his contract pic.twitter.com/ilu6Cp719E – 12:20 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Daryl Morey (@Daryl Morey) on the Harden-Embiid pairing with the @Philadelphia 76ers:
“Having an MVP, and then a guy who’s probably on pace to be the MVP if he keeps it up, is pretty exciting.” – 12:17 PM
Daryl Morey (@Daryl Morey) on the Harden-Embiid pairing with the @Philadelphia 76ers:
“Having an MVP, and then a guy who’s probably on pace to be the MVP if he keeps it up, is pretty exciting.” – 12:17 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Simmons said the trade “didn’t feel real for a few days.” Says he spoke to Sixers ownership and Doc Rivers as things were coming together — but has not spoken to Embiid. – 11:48 AM
Simmons said the trade “didn’t feel real for a few days.” Says he spoke to Sixers ownership and Doc Rivers as things were coming together — but has not spoken to Embiid. – 11:48 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Ben Simmons said he spoke to Elton Brand, Joshua Harris, Doc Rivers, & Tobias Harris since trade. Not Joel Embiid. – 11:47 AM
Ben Simmons said he spoke to Elton Brand, Joshua Harris, Doc Rivers, & Tobias Harris since trade. Not Joel Embiid. – 11:47 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Ben Simmons says he spoke to several members of Sixers organization, including Elton Brand and Tobias Harris, toward end of his PHI tenure. When asked about it, Simmons said he hadn’t spoken to Joel Embiid. – 11:46 AM
Ben Simmons says he spoke to several members of Sixers organization, including Elton Brand and Tobias Harris, toward end of his PHI tenure. When asked about it, Simmons said he hadn’t spoken to Joel Embiid. – 11:46 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Simmons has talked to Doc, Elton, the Sixers owner and Tobias Harris since the trade but has not talked to Embiid. – 11:46 AM
Simmons has talked to Doc, Elton, the Sixers owner and Tobias Harris since the trade but has not talked to Embiid. – 11:46 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons is looking forward to the #Nets March 10 trip to the #Sixers. Spoke to a number of people on the way out of Philadelphia; Joel Embiid was not one of them. #nba #76ers – 11:45 AM
Ben Simmons is looking forward to the #Nets March 10 trip to the #Sixers. Spoke to a number of people on the way out of Philadelphia; Joel Embiid was not one of them. #nba #76ers – 11:45 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Ben Simmons says he has not spoken to Joel Embiid, but he did connect with Tobias Harris, Josh Harris, others. Said learning of the trade was surreal. – 11:45 AM
Ben Simmons says he has not spoken to Joel Embiid, but he did connect with Tobias Harris, Josh Harris, others. Said learning of the trade was surreal. – 11:45 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons says he did not speak with Joel Embiid leading up to the trade to Brooklyn. – 11:44 AM
Ben Simmons says he did not speak with Joel Embiid leading up to the trade to Brooklyn. – 11:44 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons did not speak to Joel Embiid on his way out of Philly. – 11:44 AM
Ben Simmons did not speak to Joel Embiid on his way out of Philly. – 11:44 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Yesterday, James Harden was doing his post-practice work with Tyrese Maxey. Today? Joel Embiid. The art of the step-back. pic.twitter.com/QBQv2qcLhw – 10:59 AM
Yesterday, James Harden was doing his post-practice work with Tyrese Maxey. Today? Joel Embiid. The art of the step-back. pic.twitter.com/QBQv2qcLhw – 10:59 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers center Joel Embiid trying to James Harden’s trademark step-back move. Assistant coach Sam Cassell keeps saying Embiid is taking four steps, tho. Harden shows him how to do it with two steps. pic.twitter.com/f5l9Vq8gyn – 10:56 AM
Sixers center Joel Embiid trying to James Harden’s trademark step-back move. Assistant coach Sam Cassell keeps saying Embiid is taking four steps, tho. Harden shows him how to do it with two steps. pic.twitter.com/f5l9Vq8gyn – 10:56 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
James Harden, Joel Embiid and Sam Cassell discussing the finer points of the step-back jumper. pic.twitter.com/STghwzoE7I – 10:55 AM
James Harden, Joel Embiid and Sam Cassell discussing the finer points of the step-back jumper. pic.twitter.com/STghwzoE7I – 10:55 AM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Joel Embiid and James Harden doing some post Shootaround work. Harden gets officially introduced with a presser in an hour #Sixers pic.twitter.com/cAhTjp1zGi – 10:52 AM
Joel Embiid and James Harden doing some post Shootaround work. Harden gets officially introduced with a presser in an hour #Sixers pic.twitter.com/cAhTjp1zGi – 10:52 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid is trying to impersonate James Harden’s step back triple shot at shootaround this morning #Sixers pic.twitter.com/tHSFyECwlL – 10:52 AM
Joel Embiid is trying to impersonate James Harden’s step back triple shot at shootaround this morning #Sixers pic.twitter.com/tHSFyECwlL – 10:52 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
As we get let into shootaround this morning, James Harden and Joel Embiid are shooting together at one basket. pic.twitter.com/bHH3KuxXAQ – 10:52 AM
As we get let into shootaround this morning, James Harden and Joel Embiid are shooting together at one basket. pic.twitter.com/bHH3KuxXAQ – 10:52 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.65
2. Joel Embiid: 16.07
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.52
4. DeMar DeRozan: 14.64
5. LeBron James: 14.6
6. Trae Young: 13.79
7. Stephen Curry: 13.77
8. Luka Doncic: 13.6
9. Ja Morant: 13.45
10. Chris Paul: 13.14
https://t.co/onGqrEd9sz pic.twitter.com/XCdhyEW5oA – 10:35 AM
RPR MVP Predictor:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.65
2. Joel Embiid: 16.07
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.52
4. DeMar DeRozan: 14.64
5. LeBron James: 14.6
6. Trae Young: 13.79
7. Stephen Curry: 13.77
8. Luka Doncic: 13.6
9. Ja Morant: 13.45
10. Chris Paul: 13.14
https://t.co/onGqrEd9sz pic.twitter.com/XCdhyEW5oA – 10:35 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Give ‘Em To Me! I want your predictions for tonight’s #Sixers vs. #bostonceltics game. I want the winner, final score and point totals for Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum. #NBA #PhilaUnite #76ers #Philly #BleedGreen #Celtics #NBA75 – 7:09 AM
Give ‘Em To Me! I want your predictions for tonight’s #Sixers vs. #bostonceltics game. I want the winner, final score and point totals for Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum. #NBA #PhilaUnite #76ers #Philly #BleedGreen #Celtics #NBA75 – 7:09 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘Dissecting two weekend wins for the Philadelphia 76ers, a deep dive on Joel Embiid, and the addition of Paul Millsap’ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN1003526092 – 6:45 AM
‘Dissecting two weekend wins for the Philadelphia 76ers, a deep dive on Joel Embiid, and the addition of Paul Millsap’ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN1003526092 – 6:45 AM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
DeMar DeRozan now has three 40-point games without a 3-point make this season. Joel Embiid is the only other player to do that, and he’s done it once
DeRozan, including tonight, also has the only two games this season with 40+ points and zero 3-point *attempts* – 10:38 PM
DeMar DeRozan now has three 40-point games without a 3-point make this season. Joel Embiid is the only other player to do that, and he’s done it once
DeRozan, including tonight, also has the only two games this season with 40+ points and zero 3-point *attempts* – 10:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid is currently leading the NBA in scoring (29.5 PPG).
He would be the first center to win the scoring title since Shaq in 1999-2000.
(Submitted by @AbdonFreddie) pic.twitter.com/CVga1U7I0L – 11:18 AM
Joel Embiid is currently leading the NBA in scoring (29.5 PPG).
He would be the first center to win the scoring title since Shaq in 1999-2000.
(Submitted by @AbdonFreddie) pic.twitter.com/CVga1U7I0L – 11:18 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#ICYMI Dominant Joel Embiid is soaring to new heights as a scoring title is within reach for the #Sixers center inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 11:17 AM
#ICYMI Dominant Joel Embiid is soaring to new heights as a scoring title is within reach for the #Sixers center inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 11:17 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#ICYMI The Joel Embiid-James Harden pairing should flourish initially for the #Sixers, but will that continue past the honeymoon stage? inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 11:16 AM
#ICYMI The Joel Embiid-James Harden pairing should flourish initially for the #Sixers, but will that continue past the honeymoon stage? inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 11:16 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid is averaging 31.6ppg/11.6rpg/4.6apg over his last 35 games. Those numbers haven’t been seen over that long a stretch since 1976. Bob McAdoo did it.
The only other players to ever do that in the NBA: Wilt, Kareem, Oscar.
(And he’s averaging 1.5 blocks & 1.1 steals) – 11:05 AM
Joel Embiid is averaging 31.6ppg/11.6rpg/4.6apg over his last 35 games. Those numbers haven’t been seen over that long a stretch since 1976. Bob McAdoo did it.
The only other players to ever do that in the NBA: Wilt, Kareem, Oscar.
(And he’s averaging 1.5 blocks & 1.1 steals) – 11:05 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Can I get those five guys playing on March 10th?!”
@Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine are hoping to see Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and James Harden in uniform and on the court when the Nets go to Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/BMWe7oKbUz – 10:51 AM
“Can I get those five guys playing on March 10th?!”
@Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine are hoping to see Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and James Harden in uniform and on the court when the Nets go to Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/BMWe7oKbUz – 10:51 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor (using Rolling Player Ratings/team success):
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.52
2. Joel Embiid: 16.07
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.62
4. LeBron James: 14.61
5. DeMar DeRozan: 14.33
6. Trae Young: 13.82
7. Stephen Curry: 13.75
8. Luka Doncic: 13.61
https://t.co/onGqrEuKR9 pic.twitter.com/UbDdQhxrFK – 10:35 AM
RPR MVP Predictor (using Rolling Player Ratings/team success):
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.52
2. Joel Embiid: 16.07
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.62
4. LeBron James: 14.61
5. DeMar DeRozan: 14.33
6. Trae Young: 13.82
7. Stephen Curry: 13.75
8. Luka Doncic: 13.61
https://t.co/onGqrEuKR9 pic.twitter.com/UbDdQhxrFK – 10:35 AM
More on this storyline
Embiid and Jokic were followed by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (512 points, nine first-place votes) in third, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (one first-place vote, 211 points) in fourth and Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (two first-place votes, 157 points) in fifth. -via ESPN.com / February 17, 2022
Domantas Sabonis had 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting with 12 rebounds and eight assists for Sacramento. Justin Holiday made six 3-pointers to finish with 18 points. Harrison Barnes added 17. DeRozan came into the game on a hot streak after averaging 37.6 points over the previous seven games, including a 40-point game against the San Antonio Spurs and a 45-point game against the Philadelphia 76ers. “He’s playing like the MVP right now, I think we can all agree,” Fox said. -via Sacramento Bee / February 17, 2022
Etan Thomas: And Giannis, he’s MVP status again this year and, like you said, has actually improved since last year. Kenyon Martin: “Listen, Giannis is the new Lebron. He can be in the MVP convo every season. And the only reason you don’t give it to him is because someone else is playing out of their mind that season. So yeah a lot has to happen before they’re the favorites over Milwaukee.” -via basketballnews.com / February 14, 2022