What a night for the big man! Joel Embiid posted a career-high 59 points along with 11 rebounds, eight assists and seven blocks in a win over the Utah Jazz! NoahLevick of NBCSPhilly has the recap:
Lauri Markkanen scored eight of Utah’s first 10 points. Offensive rebounding was a major issue for the Sixers in the early going as the Jazz scored eight second-chance points in the game’s opening four minutes and four seconds. Vanderbilt snagged a long one that led to a Jordan Clarkson three-pointer, putting the Jazz up 13-6. Utah attempted eight of the night’s first threes largely thanks to those offensive boards and their superior ball movement.
When Utah subbed in Walker Kessler, Embiid hunted down chances to attack him in transition and force the 7-foot rookie to move his feet. Though he expended a lot of offensive energy in the first — and, notably, played the entire period — Embiid’s individual defensive assignment wasn’t a tremendous challenge. The Sixers had him guard Jarred Vanderbilt, allowing the 23-year-old forward to shoot any long-range jumpers he’d like.
Sixers head coach Doc Rivers inserted Montrezl Harrell following a timeout. After another Beasley three and just 48 seconds of game action, Embiid entered. While it’s on whichever players get the nod to provide solid backup center minutes, it’s also been clear the Sixers tend to look shaky with Harden injured, Embiid sitting, and playmakers like Maxey and Tobias Harris on the bench.
They got a couple more jumpers to fall in the third quarter, including a wing three by Maxey that gave the Sixers a 61-60 lead. Embiid continued doing damage in one-on-one opportunities against Olynyk and kicked the ball out to open shooters when the Jazz’s defense collapsed on him. Georges Niang, who checked in with 7:40 to go in the third after Tobias Harris’ fourth foul, hit a three courtesy of Embiid.
Embiid sustained his incredible momentum, which the Sixers needed. He put the team up 88-86 with yet another mid-range make. In between that play, he swatted his third and fourth shots.
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