After an unexpected away loss to the Wizards, the 76ers hurried back to the Wells Fargo Center day and night to face the Orlando Magic, who had a lowest record in the East, and they almost effortlessly won 123-110 to avoid a losing streak.
Embiid once again became the most shining star of the game, it took only 27 minutes, 17 of 23 shots to easily bomb 50 points, in addition to 12 rebounds and 3 blocks, although magic young center Bamba was also very brave, 12 of 15 shots bombed 32 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks, but in front of the unstoppable Emperor, such as starlight to Haoyue, much dimmer.
Counting this game, Embiid averaged 28 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 blocks in 33 games this season, shooting 49.4% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range. The two shooting percentages are not a fraction of a centimeter from last season, but we should not ignore that his average of rebounds per game, assists per game, average three-point shooting per game and many other data have improved significantly compared with last season. In addition to the beautiful statistics, the 76ers' current record of 26-18 and fifth place in the East is also remarkable, just 0.5 wins away from the fourth-place Bucks.
Also, in the past 12 games, the 76ers have a record of 10 wins and 2 losses, a winning percentage of 83.3%, in fact, the 76ers' schedule has not been easy during this time, with 7 away games in 12 games. With Harris in decline and Simmons refusing to play, Embiid almost single-handedly carried the team on his shoulders. Not surprisingly, in today's game, the Wells Fargo Center resounded with a long-lost mvp cry, and the last man to make Philadelphia fans so excited was Iverson.
Embiid's teammate Maxi quipped to Embiid before the match: "Who are you going to be tonight, Dirk?" Or O'Neill? Embiid smiled faintly, "I'll be myself." ”
Embiid talked about the topic again after the game, and this time his tone was clearly more domineering: "I can be Shaq, but if I want to, I can also be Dirk, Kobe or Jordan." ”
Maybe in the eyes of some people, Embiid's remarks are a bit arrogant, but if the fans who have followed the 76ers game this season may be a different attitude, his style of play, his mentality, his technique, really like a 7-foot-tall Jordan!