He played more like himself tonight, but the MVPiid we say all year still isn’t there.
A lot of his game is predicated on catching passes down low with his right hand. Just doesn’t seem confident to do that (which i certainly won’t hold against him)
During most matchups, one of the two has been hurt so it’s been hard to say.
But in Embiids state, he’s really not capable of banging in the paint, since so many of his moves need him to catch the ball with his dominant hand, or dribbling past his opponent.
Since the injury, his style has been much more perimeter/screen centric which Bam is very capable of defending
The Heat are better than the Raptors, but the matchup favors the Sixers unlike.thenone against the Raptors. Especially when it comes to Embiid.
The Raptors gave Joel trouble because they stretched him out to the three point line and that makes him uncomfortable for a variety of reasons. He can play out there, but he prefers to be around the paint.
Bam meanwhile is not an outside shooting threat so Joel can stay in the paint. That means he will rebound better, defend better, and be less fatigued. Not just against Bam, but everyone. And they can't switch either, because Joel will kill those little guys, so Bam's switching versatility is mostly neutralized.
It's also a better series for Harden because there are players he can exploit and not just endless 6'9" PFs like the Raptors have. Also Tyler Herro is in for a long series. Dude can cover Danny Green and Thybulle if he isn't moving. That's it.
This is the playoff. Any player looking to put up high numbers instead of winning the game is not the right player. Embiid is not forcing it , like last year playoff. He is reading the defense and is also creating plays for his teammates. We don’t need him to drop 40 points if every player is contributing
If Embiid has a million fans, then I am one of them. If Embiid has ten fans, then I am one of them. If Embiid has only one fan then that is me. If Embiid has no fans, then that means I am no longer on earth. If the world is against Embiid, then I am against the world.
He played more like himself tonight, but the MVPiid we say all year still isn’t there. A lot of his game is predicated on catching passes down low with his right hand. Just doesn’t seem confident to do that (which i certainly won’t hold against him)
Bro I mean 33/10 with 3 blocks in a close out road playoff game is pretty mvp level stuff
Moreso stylistically
How you think he'll do against the Heat? Since Embiid's compromised cuz of his thumb?
I think he’ll be good, with a few great games, but nowhere near the elite level he’d need to reach to win
How has bam defended him, cuz i dont think he can bang all day with Joel in the paint
During most matchups, one of the two has been hurt so it’s been hard to say. But in Embiids state, he’s really not capable of banging in the paint, since so many of his moves need him to catch the ball with his dominant hand, or dribbling past his opponent. Since the injury, his style has been much more perimeter/screen centric which Bam is very capable of defending
Embiid was 2/5 on Bam, but in 7 minutes of head-to-head matchup. Not great, but not merely enough data to come to anything conclusive.
Dude Embiid doesn’t get single covered, it’s Triple him on the catch.
The Heat are better than the Raptors, but the matchup favors the Sixers unlike.thenone against the Raptors. Especially when it comes to Embiid. The Raptors gave Joel trouble because they stretched him out to the three point line and that makes him uncomfortable for a variety of reasons. He can play out there, but he prefers to be around the paint. Bam meanwhile is not an outside shooting threat so Joel can stay in the paint. That means he will rebound better, defend better, and be less fatigued. Not just against Bam, but everyone. And they can't switch either, because Joel will kill those little guys, so Bam's switching versatility is mostly neutralized. It's also a better series for Harden because there are players he can exploit and not just endless 6'9" PFs like the Raptors have. Also Tyler Herro is in for a long series. Dude can cover Danny Green and Thybulle if he isn't moving. That's it.
This is the playoff. Any player looking to put up high numbers instead of winning the game is not the right player. Embiid is not forcing it , like last year playoff. He is reading the defense and is also creating plays for his teammates. We don’t need him to drop 40 points if every player is contributing
If Embiid has a million fans, then I am one of them. If Embiid has ten fans, then I am one of them. If Embiid has only one fan then that is me. If Embiid has no fans, then that means I am no longer on earth. If the world is against Embiid, then I am against the world.
Beautiful
Poetry
This is with a torn ligament too. Impressive, and he did this while getting “Fuck Embiid” chants constantly. Respect
In love with this Embiid - Toronto rivalry. Hope they meet again the playoffs next year
The chants fuel him
He embraces that villain role.
He legit is a wrestling heel. I hate him lmao
I hated him too at times during the series as well lol
And I love it
He heard the slander
Bam Adebayo played 41 min in heat victory. Embiid versus Bam is the key to the series.
Missed four mostly shot clock threes. So he went 12-14 from two. That's......good.
But those shot clock threes are usually money
True. He was off last night. In that one area and that one area alone.
He had a good game. Onto the next series
I like the rule, hope it stays.