Cameroon-born Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid and Memphis Grizzles guard Ja Morant have both been named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2023-24 NBA season. Embiid grabbed his second Player of the Week award this season and the 13th of his NBA career, further reducing the distance to the franchise record 20 honours set by Hall of Famer...
Joel Embiid had his second 50 or more points game of the season and the seventh of his career with a 51-point performance in the Philadelphia 76ers 127-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The Cameroonian also grabbed 12 rebounds, had two steals, and finished with a block as he shot 17-of-25 from the field and 17/18 from the free throw line. He also...
Reigning NBA most valuable player (MVP) Joel Embiid dropped a season-high 50 points at the Capital One Arena in Washington as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Wizards 131-126. The 29-year-old, who shot 19-of-29 from the field and 11/13 from the free throw line, grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out seven assists as he tallied 50 or more points for the sixth time in his career. https://t.co/cgIoYZAz6C...
Reigning league MVP and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been handed a $35,000 fine for repeatedly making an ‘obscene gesture’ while on the hardwood during their 126-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the NBA announced on Tuesday night via Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The 29-year-old six-time All-Star faulted with 2:14 minutes remaining in the third quarter when he made...
It was a home debut to remember for Damian Lillard, who wheeled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-117 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a battle of Eastern Conference royalty at the Fiserv Forum on Thursday night. The seven-time All-Star dropped 39 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and shot four 3s to help the Bucks to victory after they squandered their early 19-point lead. What. A. Debut....
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