After bricking 5 threes in the first half, Embiid showed up facing elimination during the second half. He dropped 18/3/2 on 76.53% TS.

The Sixers return home for Game 6.

Source https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401869408/76ers-celtics

MysteriousPrize8418 | 76ers

1 | 25 minutes ago

Embiid in the second half tonight: 18 pts, 3 ast, 2 reb on 7-10 FG, 4-4 FT

Professor_Finn | 76ers

1 | 24 minutes ago

Was just telling my buddy the same thing

TwoLegitShiznit

1 | 15 minutes ago

I heard he had over 17 points in the second half alone

Professor_Finn | 76ers

1 | 14 minutes ago

18! On 7-10 FG, 4-4 FT nonetheless!

IllegitimateRisk | Nuggets

1 | 24 minutes ago

He’s playing like 60% of the speed he used to but so much more methodical. He gets to his spots and makes the open shot. Happy he got his treatment and he’s getting back to form.

Angular_Pole1015

1 | 10 minutes ago

He was actually legit faster than I’ve ever seen him before the appendix. If the Sixers pulled off an absolute miracle run, Embiid will only get faster and more sturdy as they go.

Dollj7 | 76ers

1 | 7 minutes ago

uhhh unfortunately thats just not true, he was pretty clearly hobbled after the knee tweak in the 3rd

spinuch

1 | 15 minutes ago

No. He’s not being double teamed. This is what it looks like when you don’t put 2 defenders on Embiid.

Leather_Ice_1000

1 | 14 minutes ago

He picked apart the few doubles they threw at him too tbf

PositiveAd875

1 | 10 minutes ago

Embiid was starting to pick up his playmaking around 2025 I believe, i remember the year after his mvp year he was taking it up a notch and averaging something like 35/11/6. He’s just been too injured since too really show it

Leather_Ice_1000

1 | 4 minutes ago

Yep. I really don’t think you can just “throw late doubles” at him anymore. When he had Harris and Simmons bricking every look around him it was more viable lol.

SplitOk186

1 | 24 minutes ago

It would be hilarious if THIS version of Embiid was somehow the one to sneak past the Celtics

livefreeordont | 76ers

1 | 17 minutes ago

This is the weakest the Celtics front court has ever been

FormalDisastrous2467 | Thunder

1 | 15 minutes ago

No al horford

Leather_Ice_1000

1 | 14 minutes ago

And the weakest back court possibly

Status-Ad-7335 | 76ers

1 | 25 minutes ago

that’s my washed center with no cartilage in his knees

BasedGodCrim | 76ers

1 | 23 minutes ago

People actually think this guy sucks lmfao he’s the greatest big man

Dry_Response3527 | Clippers

1 | 6 minutes ago

Players who are constantly injured get underrated a lot. People are always surprised that Kawhi is a top 5 player whenever he’s on the court.

Outside-Sir-4333

1 | 25 minutes ago

best player on the floor when everyones healthy and bostn has had 0 answer for maxey all series, this was game 1 of a best of 3

dhjxjxj | 76ers

1 | 19 minutes ago

Best of 3 where the sixers have to win all 3 lol

BallinAtTheMovies | Celtics

1 | 18 minutes ago

Not exactly a best of 3 if the Celtics win next game tho

jcrankin22 | 76ers

1 | 18 minutes ago

Except the Sixers have to win 3 and the Celtics 1 so it doesn’t really work lol

Dollj7 | 76ers

1 | 21 minutes ago

I will never understand how people question this dudes heart, literally always does everything he possibly can to play

Jec1027 | Warriors

1 | 21 minutes ago

Off a appendix surgery is crazy

RylanKura | PHI

1 | 24 minutes ago

i need tyrese to wake up asap. VJ is still a rookie but i need him to chip in offensively too

TnT54321 | 76ers

1 | 22 minutes ago

The actually started boxing out and chasing boards in the second half. Effort makes a big difference

Abyss333333 | Toronto Huskies

1 | 11 minutes ago

I genuinely was disgusted by the hate he got for last game. Watching Embiid still playing his heart out after all the injuries genuinely makes me emotional.

I hope he gets his ring one day. Dude has all the reason in the world to just coast the rest of his career and not care but he still cares so much.

FadeRunna | 76ers

1 | 19 minutes ago

Dickheads on r/NBA said he should retire.

RyouBestGirl | Japan

1 | 15 minutes ago

Played like MVP

Leather_Ice_1000

1 | 14 minutes ago

Critical stat imo - 0-0 from 3. Dude went beast mode

SkoivanSchiem | Lakers

1 | 12 minutes ago

Appendectomy Embid 💪

Professor_Finn | 76ers

1 | 9 minutes ago

Joel Empendicitis

heat_fan_ | Raptors

1 | 22 minutes ago

Made his haters quiet for sure

Active-Pineapple-252

1 | 17 minutes ago

I know I have crapped on him but he had a good game hope he can stay HEALTHY!! and consistent