Joel Embiid: ‘We Are The Better Team’

Despite the 76ers being down 0-2 to the Knicks, Joel Embiid thinks they still have a chance to win this series. That is completely possible when seeing in their environment for the next two games.

“We’re good,” Embiid said. “We’re going to win this series.

“We are going to win this. We know what we got to fix. We did a better job today, so we are going to fix it.

“We are the better team. We are going to keep fighting.”

He and Tyrese Maxey have been showing how great this team was and can be, which is why both games have been nail-biters. Many reasons can explain why New York is better than Philadelphia right now; however, Nick Nurse is looking for his team to win Game 3 on Thursday.

Knicks Fans Caught Burning Joel Embiid’s Jersey After Game 1

The New York Knicks fanbase must be one of the most passionate fanbases in the National Basketball Association; why? Because they let their true emotions about the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid be known.

In a gritty-gutty, back-and-forth game against Philly, Jalen Brunson and other key members were able to pull out a solid victory in Game 1. This win had fans so hyped up that they started setting fire to Joel Embiid’s jersey.

This amassed two million viewers, which saw a group of fans cheering and encouraging the destruction of Philly’s star player’s jersey.

Game 2 will be played on Monday night. The Sixers will try to avenge themselves and tie this series before heading to Philadelphia for games three and four.

Joel Embiid Did Tweak His Injured Knee; Evaluation Pending

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, Joel Embiid will be reevaluated for his recurring left knee injury after tweaking it again Friday night against the Orlando Magic.

The 30-year-old landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed his left knee, which saw him enter the locker room to get checked out. However, according to Nurse, the team’s medical staff cleared him to return for the second half.

He’ll be assessed on Saturday to determine his availability for Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Tomorrow’s game, among other factors, can force Philly into the playoffs or the Play-In Tournament.

Remember, the Sixers’ landing the fifth or sixth spot keeps them in the playoffs, but landing the seventh or eighth spot will put them into the tournament.