Joel Embiid has a strange trend of falling off in the post-season and several former 76ers staff members believe they know the reason why. In a chat with Yahoo's Jake Ficher this weekend, they spoke out about Embiid's consistent playoff struggles and how a lack of recovery time between the rounds has been too punishing for his body.
At 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, in Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it’ll be the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks, with Joel Embiid needing three trifectas to beat his 3-pointer over/under.
Embiid grabbed the legs of Knicks center Mitchell Robinson in Philadelphia's Game 3 win
After a strong showing from the supporting cast and a historic 50-point performance from Joel Embiid in Game 3, can the Sixers keep things rolling to make it 2-2 against the Knicks?
Joel Embiid is getting an earful from Uncle Oak.
CAMDEN, N.J. — The flagrant foul that Joel Embiid committed against Mitchell Robinson in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 3 win over the New York Knicks has been and will continue to be a major point of controversy.
Despite being limited in more ways than one, Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. On Sunday, the reigning Most Valuable Player will look to help the Sixers even their Eastern Conference first-round series at two wins apiece when they host the New York Knicks in Game 4.
The audio captured during the intense matchup between Joel Embiid and the Knicks sheds light on the escalating tensions on the court. Prior to the pivotal play, Embiid voiced his frustration to the referees over a perceived missed call, setting the stage for what was to come.
Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 50-game performance in the win over the New York Knicks, and this led Stephen A. Smith to make a statement that has caused a strong frenzy all over the basketball community.
Joel Embiid was issued a flagrant one during Wednesday's chippy Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks after he grabbed Mitchell Robinson's…
Joel Embiid has consistently struggled with injuries and conditioning, and DeMarcus Cousins sees a solution.
In the aftermath of Joel Embiid's Game 3 masterpiece on Thursday, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith took it upon himself to fire up the basketball community with one of his hottest takes yet.
Philadelphia 76ers’ star Joel Embiid has found himself in the middle of a recent NBA controversy that he does not want to be part of. In Game 3 of the first-round series against the New York Knicks, Embiid was involved in several incidents that could be categorized as dirty.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was brilliant in Thursday's Game 3 win over the New York Knicks, but he had one very regrettable moment.
The main focus of the NBA world has been Game 3 of the first-round series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers. Game 2 garnered a lot of headlines for how it was officiated down the stretch as New York snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as the referees swallowed their whistles.
Cam Payne and others gave the Sixers’ stars the necessary boost to trim New York’s series lead to 2-1. Joel Embiid (playoff-career-high 50 points) and Tyrese Maxey (25 points and seven assists) will deservedly receive plenty of flowers for their contributions in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 125-114 Game 3 win over the New York Knicks.
Joel Embiid scored a playoff career-high 50 points, while his prediction for the 76ers coming back from down 2-0 in the series is now one step closer, as Philadelphia defeated New York 125-114, cutting theseries to 2-1.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has been revealed to be dealing with more injuries than initially expected. He has been dealing with Bell’s Palsy while recovering from a knee surgery.
The New York Knicks expressed displeasure with a flagrant foul committed by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid on center Mitchell Robinson during the first quarter of their 125-114 Game 3 loss.
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid achieved a remarkable feat by scoring an NBA playoff career-high 50 points, leading his team to a 125-114 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3.
A hobbled Embiid scored 50 points and helped the Sixers get a Game 3 win in their first-round series against the Knicks.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has reportedly received treatment for Bell’s Palsy over the past week.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid produced his best-ever postseason performance on Thursday despite dealing with the facial condition Bell's palsy.
Joel Embiid has had an unusual game face during the postseason. Turns out it was a medical issue.
Down 2-0, Joel Embiid insisted his 76ers were still winning their series against the Knicks. He backed it up in Game 3.
A former NBA All-Star thinks Joel Embiid might need to make one major change in order to stay healthy and prolong his career.
The Sixers reportedly won’t consider shutting down Joel Embiid after his second injury scare in eight days.
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