Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid joins Nikola Jokic with a historical stat line against the Knicks.
Entering the Game 3 matchup at home against the New York Knicks , Joel Embiid and the Sixers were in a two-game hole. Considering the history of teams that fall into an 0-3 deficit, the Sixers understood that Thursday’s game is a must-win.It was a historical night for the 76ers’ big man. He started the first half out efficiently. Taking nine shots from the field, Embiid hit on five of his field goal attempts and went 7-8 from the charity stripe.
In the second half, Embiid dominated. He knocked down 80 percent of his shots from the field, going 5-5 from beyond the arc. He also knocked down all but one of his 13 free throws. Embiid scored 33 points in 19 minutes of action and became the second center in NBA history to achieve a stat line of 40-plus points and five-plus threes.
On Thursday, Embiid notched a career-high in scoring, putting up 50 points in 40 minutes. He produced efficiently from the charity stripe and the field. In addition to his scoring, Embiid produced eight rebounds, four assists, and one block. He helped the Sixers defeat the Knicks 125-114, putting them on the board with their first win of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
The Sixers and the Knicks will get the next two days off to rest and recover. They’ll return to the floor on Sunday afternoon for a Game 4 battle in South Philly. Then, the series will head back to New York on Tuesday for Game 5.
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