The Philadelphia 76ers sent a shockwave through the NBA on Wednesday night with a 127-113 blowout win over the league-leading Minnesota Timberwolves. Joel Embiid was the star of the game, dropping a season-high 51 points on 17-of-25 shooting. He overcame a slow start to completely take over the game and looked comfortable against the Timberwolves’ strong defense.
Embiid’s performance was truly remarkable. He was aggressive from the start, attacking the basket forcefully and hitting easy jumpers. He also dominated the rebounding battle, pulling down 12 rebounds in the game. His teammates provided him with solid support, as Tyrese Maxey contributed 35 points, Tobias Harris had nine points and five rebounds, and Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul Reed each had eight points and eight rebounds.
But it was the Embiid show all night. He was simply unstoppable, and his performance sent a clear message to the rest of the league that the Philadelphia 76ers are a force to be reckoned with.
Embiid’s performance was met with rave reviews on NBA Twitter. Here are some of the reactions:
“Joel Embiid is an MVP candidate, there’s no doubt about it.”
“The Sixers are legitimate contenders. They can beat anyone on any given night.”
“Embiid is just performing this season. He’s unstoppable.”
The win was a huge statement for a Sixers team that has played well all season, but has yet to reach its full potential. This win over the best team in the league proves that they can do anything, which should give them a lot of confidence moving forward.
On Friday night, the Sixers will take on the Brooklyn Nets, who will look to build on this victory. The Nets are another team with championship aspirations, so this should be another tough test for the Phillies. But if Embiid can continue to play at this level, the Sixers will be a tough team to deal with.
It’s still early in the season, but the Philadelphia 76ers are already starting to look like a legitimate contender. With Joel Embiid leading the way, they have the potential to make a big playoff push.