https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401584883
The Lakers have waved the white flag with 8 minutes to go in the 4th so it looks like Joel Embiid is also done for the night. He finished with 30 pts on 9-15 shooting (2-3 from 3, 10-12 FTs), 11 rebs, 11 asts, 1 stl and 1 blk in just 3 quarters against the Lakers.
never doubt our ability to flounder when the lights are brightest. this is definitely the most hopeful i’ve been in years, but im still skeptical abt the playoffs just bc of how many disappointments the past few years have brought
Just remember it’s an iron law of Philadelphia sports that the team has to lose in the most depressing, gut-wrenching, agonizing manner possible
this is the first year we have a competent coach. Barring injuries, this will be the first post-season where we’re not going into with a handicap