Joel Embiid questionable against Toronto

Philadelphia: Joel Embiid (right knee injury recovery) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday’s game against Toronto. Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What’s the buzz on Twitter? Joe Cowley @ JCowleyHoops If Zach LaVine is handling his …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
If Zach LaVine is handling his knee management schedule as it was described last week, expect him to sit out tonight against the Spurs, and prepare for the 76ers Saturday. The Bulls have never beaten Joel Embiid. – 9:55 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Joel Embiid on media day: “I want us to be the best defensive team in the league.”
But now the Sixers have the 26th ranked defensive rating.
So on The Ringer, @Michael Pina wrote about what’s wrong: theringer.com/nba/2022/10/27…3:42 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
“I hope a little kid, 10 years from now, says, ‘Oh, man, I watched that game and I (saw) three players from Cameroon and I felt like, man, I can do that, too.’”
On Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam and Christian Koloko creating history together last night:
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-…12:02 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Just finished up Raptors-76ers:
-TOR took the BOS approach of mostly letting Embiid get his and figuring he’d tire out
-Siakam is so good. He just gives what the team needs that game.
-PHI defense is a joke, especially in transition
-PHI depth looks questionable right now too – 9:46 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid:“It’s sll about effort. You got to be honest about it…If we don’t go out there and execute, we are not going to go anywhere.”
Sixers-Raptors takeaways: Defense is Achilles’ heel & squad is a ways away from sustaining wins inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 8:43 AM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
After a six-game crash course in defending one of basketball’s most dynamic offensive duos, Joel Embiid and James Harden, the Raptors were better prepared to execute in the first of two straight meetings with Philadelphia: https://t.co/OwcmJxBS6b pic.twitter.com/9g1pBtRIBb12:56 AM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Concerns starting to mount for Joel Embiid, struggling 76ers after 1-4 start to 2022-23 season
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/conce…12:47 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid’s averages over last three: 32.7 points (61.8 FG%), 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. His passing has been much better than that number the last two games.
He’s played a part in the defensive issues, but at least offensively, a quick bounce back after his rough start. – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Sixers are 1-4 despite
Embiid: 28 PPG | 10 RPG | 52 FG%
Harden: 25 PPG | 10 APG | 48/40/93%
Maxey: 20 PPG | 47 FG% | 38 3P% pic.twitter.com/TVRSO2RruA9:50 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Very good offensive performances from Embiid and Maxey tonight, but hard to imagine a team playing less inspired transition defense than these Sixers. BS effort got the BS result it deserved phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-rapt…9:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win! 119-109. 20-13 (assists)-5 for Siakam, 27-0-0 for Trent, VanVleet with 15 and 8, 16-10-5 from Barnes. Embiid and Maxey both had 31. – 9:43 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Raptors 119, Sixers 109. Sixers fell behind by 17 early and could never claw all the way back. The defense — which allowed Toronto to shoot 54.8 percent from the floor and 16-of-37 from 3 — remains a major concern. Maxey and Embiid both with 31.
Sixers fall to 1-4. – 9:43 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
A whole lot of jogging back on defense by the Sixers tonight. Embiid and Maxey stand out because they look like the only two playing hard – 9:32 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Koloko picks off a pass intended for his countryman Embiid, heads the other way for a dunk. Awesome moment. – 9:23 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Koloko’s moment: Steals an entry pass over Embiid’s shoulder and finishes a fast break dunk – 9:23 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Raptors 89, Sixers 79 at the end of the third. Embiid leads all scorers with 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting, but Toronto is shooting 53.8 percent from the floor. Raptors also have 17 points off 9 Sixers turnovers and are doubling up in bench points (20-10). – 9:16 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
In the still-unresolved backup center situation, Paul Reed is now in the game for Embiid. Harrell played during Embiid’s first-half break. Thybulle is in, as well. – 9:08 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
I understand the rivalry and how Raptors fans are passionate about their team, but the booing of Joel Embiid every time he looks hurt and the general animosity toward him is just so unnecessary #Sixers9:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Siakam smacked Embiid in the face on a drive to the basket. Same as it ever was. – 9:01 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid falls to court while being fouled by Siakam and the fans in attendance booed Embiid. Of course they did. – 9:01 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Pascal Siakam’s foul on Joel Embiid is being reviewed for a flagrant, the fans are booing, and I’m getting the weirdest deja vu. – 9:01 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Refs will review a Siakam foul where he seemed to hit Embiid in the face. – 9:00 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers might have a chance tonight if Embiid can guard all 5 Raptors at once. – 8:57 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
This has been a remarkable two-way third quarter from Joel Embiid. Doing everything he can to keep the Sixers in it. – 8:56 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey are keeping Philadelphia in this game, but their transition defense and 3-point defense have left much to be desired. Philly trails the Raptors 63-53 at halftime. #Sixers8:35 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Raptors 63, Sixers 53. Sixers trailed by as many as 17 and allowed Toronto to shoot 52.1 percent from the floor and 9-of-22 from deep. Siakam has 19-4-4. Embiid and Maxey both with 14 points. Harden with 13. – 8:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid (14), Maxey (14) and Harden (13) have combined to score 41 of the Sixers’ 53 points. Philly is down 10. – 8:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid bends over after being hit in the eye. The Raptors fans booed. – 8:11 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Raptors lead 35-27 after one quarter. They’re shooting 7-12 on threes and 54.2% from the field. Siakam leads all scorers with 15 points. Embiid paced the Sixers with 11. Harden has four assists. – 8:06 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Raptors 35, Sixers 27 after Melton drains a 3 at the buzzer. But defending the arc remains a problem for the Sixers, who let Toronto go 7-of-12 from deep. Siakam has 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Embiid with 11 on 5-of-6 FG. Harden with 8 points and 4 assists. – 8:06 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Koloko getting some Welcome to the NBA moments: Embiid blew past him for a one-handed dunk a couple minutes ago, and now he caught Harden on the arm for the potential four-point play. – 7:58 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid with the Cameroonian on Cameroonian crime with that monster dunk. – 7:54 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Cool thing happening right now. Embiid, Siakam and rookie Christian Koloko are all on the floor — the first time three Cameroonian players have ever shared the floor during the same NBA game. – 7:53 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
There’s three Cameroonians on the floor with Embiid and the Raptors Siakam and Koloko. – 7:52 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Christian Koloko is about to check in midway through the 1st quarter, joining countrymen Pascal Siakam and Joel Embiid on the floor.
For the first time ever, 3 Cameroon-born players will appear in the same NBA game. 🇨🇲 pic.twitter.com/tb8MKn4wLg7:51 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Direct, purposeful offense for Embiid early against a Raptors lineup giving up a decent amount of height against him. Gotta keep hammering them inside – 7:51 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid has nine points on 4-for-4 shooting along with two rebounds in five minutes. The score is knotted at 13 with 6:22 left in the first quarter. The Sixers are shooting 5-for-7. In other news, Tobias Harris has reached 400 career blocks. – 7:51 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Can’t remember Embiid ever looking this good to start a road game against the Raptors. – 7:49 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The shoulder block Embiid just levelled OG with is not going to sit well with the locals
Tied 13-13 at first timeout – 7:48 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid was booed during pregame introductions by the Raptors fans. #NoSurpriseFlow7:36 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid also needs 11 free throws to tie Hall of Famer Moses Malone for seventh on the #Sixers all-time free throws list at 2,589. – 7:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid needs 6 three-point attempts to tie Hersey Hawkins for fifth on the Sixers all-time three-point attempt list at 1,172. – 7:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#SameStartingFiveFlow
#Sixers starters
P.J Tucker
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
James Harden – 7:02 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Scottie Barnes will play vs. Sixers. Hopefully Joel Embiid won’t step on either of his ankles. – 6:56 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
– Big 10-game slate
– Notable players out/questionable
– Justin’s Fastest 5 Minutes in the NBA to lead show
– Embiid godzilla game?
– Revenge narratives abound
– Q&A w/comment section
Live now through tipoff!
📺 https://t.co/X5dg89tlfm pic.twitter.com/OqJnHpmTFa6:31 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Mitchell & Ness expands ownership group to include James Harden, Joel Embiid, and more inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:40 PM
Joel Embiid @JoelEmbiid
BALL DON’T LIE – 4:58 PM
Joel Embiid @JoelEmbiid
I repeat it again… VAR IS THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO FOOTBALL!!! That’s not a pen – 4:57 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2016, Joel Embiid had 20 points and seven rebounds in his NBA debut with the @Philadelphia 76ers.
Embiid has 27 career games in which he’s recorded at least 40p/10r.
Since the ABA-NBA merger, no other player has recorded more such games through his first seven seasons. pic.twitter.com/zUi3YOo7cy12:11 PM

Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
BREAKING: @Fanatics founder Michael Rubin announces an expanded @Mitchell_Ness ownership group, including:
• LeBron James
• Kevin Durant
• Chris Paul
• CJ McCollum
• Devin Booker
• James Harden
• Joel Embiid
• Odell Beckham Jr.
• Rich Paul
• Rich Kleiman
• Kevin Hart pic.twitter.com/I1bOaFq42F7:00 PM

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Mike Vorkunov: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, CJ McCollum, Devin Booker, James Harden and Joel Embiid are some of the new investors in Mitchell & Ness. This is after Fanatics + an investment group bought the company in Feb. They’ll help M&N; with future collabs and capsule collections. -via Twitter @MikeVorkunov / October 25, 2022