The competition wasn’t great, but this might be the most “in the zone” we’ve seen Embiid. Along with the Smart altercation, his block on Kyrie Irving late in the fourth quarter was a memorable moment. The incident seemed to rejuvenate the Sixers and Embiid, who went on to score 15 points in the third period, 37 in the game, and also grabbed 22 rebounds. He shoved Embiid to the ground after taking exception to the big man elbowing him on an off-ball screen, earning an ejection. With the Celtics leading by 11 early in the third quarter, Marcus Smart lost his composure. That’s how he should play all the time.” 4. “Just took advantage of anyone guarding him. “He was a beast - dominant,” Mike Scott told reporters. There was zero room to question his level of engagement or wonder whether he was too focused on saving himself for the playoffs. 12, 2019 at CelticsĪfter hearing blunt criticism from NBA on TNT’s Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, Embiid went for 38 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in Boston. He added 18 rebounds, four blocks and four assists, too.
Twenty-one of his 42 points came in the fourth quarter and overtime. bT9YpscAwd- NBC Sports Philadelphia November 10, 2018
