Joel Embiid, Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers
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Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ Monday night victory over the Orlando Magic, Joel Embiid was posted at his locker, focused on the World Series matchup between
The 76ers were never equipped for a part-time Embiid before. There are still areas in which it will be a struggle -- most notably defense. But the 76ers have never come close to this sort of shot-creation depth, and that at least offers a pathway to building a viable offense without Embiid on the floor.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse also provided an injury update on McCain, who had a split removed from his surgically repaired hand.
Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points, including eight straight during a crucial fourth-quarter stretch, and rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 136-124 without Joel Embiid to improve to 3-0.
Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points, including eight straight during a crucial fourth-quarter stretch, and VJ Edgecombe added 26 points as the 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 136-124 to improve to 3-0.