PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia 76ers had nothing going for them all night. They couldn’t find a rhythm as they were looking to finally get a win over the Boston Celtics who have tormented them all season.
Joel Embiid came to the rescue as he threw the team on his back. The big fella shot an efficient 20-for-25 to score 52 points with 13 rebounds and six assists in a 103-101 win over the Celtics. The rest of the Sixers combined to shoot 19-for-53 on the night so they needed Embiid to throw them on his back and carry them to a much-needed win at home.
With the MVP race being so tight and being what it is, the Sixers had a message for voters after one helluva performance.