Joel Embiid, Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers rely so much on Joel Embiid to be the center of the universe within their offensive ecosystem. The Sixers have been able to play off the big fella and allow him to create advantages for them.
Three massive Game 6 matchups take place on Thursday night, as the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers are all looking to force a winner-take-a
"One of the best big men ever" - Stephen A. Smith would pick a healthy Joel Embiid over Nikola Jokic
A stellar showing from any center naturally leads to comparisons with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. The Serbian big man has redefined the role of a center and changed the expectations from a modern-day big man.
Boston looked ready to close this series until Joel Embiid stopped playing it on the perimeter. In Philadelphia’s Game 5 win, Embiid dragged the matchup back into the paint, and that changed the terms of everything.