Blazer's Edge 14 hours ago
Joel Embiid Frontrunner for NBA MVP?
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Many believe Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was snubbed for league MVP honors in the last two season, but he may break that trend in 2023. The NBA MVP race has boiled down to Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks). Though all three players have compelling cases, has Embiid done enough to separate himself from the pack? Dan Favale of Bleacher Report justified Embiid hoisting the Michael Jordan trophy at the end of the year, saying in part: “Force-of-nature...
The Sixer Sense 18 hours ago
2023 NBA awards ballot: Joel Embiid’s MVP chances with two weeks left
We have roughly two weeks left in the NBA season. Then the games really start to count. Between now and then, however, a considerable amount of the NBA discourse will be dedicated to the ever-evolving awards race. The Philadelphia 76ers are front and center once again thanks to the prodigious offensive (and defensive) production of […] 2023 NBA awards ballot: Joel Embiid’s MVP chances with two weeks left - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Mar 20, 2023
Domantas Sabonis, Joel Embiid Named NBA Players of the Week
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The two dynamic big men put up monster numbers that helped elevate their respective teams in the NBA standings. Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis and Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid were named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 22 of the 2022-23 season. The League broke the news on Twitter earlier this afternoon: Sacramento Kings forward-center Domantas Sabonis and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 22 of the 2022-23...
Liberty Ballers Mar 20, 2023
Joel Embiid named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via This is the second straight week he’s earned the honor. Joel Embiid has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, the NBA announced on Monday afternoon. It’s the second consecutive week that Embiid has garnered the nod. In three games, the superstar center led the Philadelphia 76ers to an undefeated week while averaging 35 points (77 percent true shooting), 12.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.3 blocks. Out West, Domantas Sabonis also won his second consecutive Player of the Week honor. The Sacramento Kings went 3-1,...
ClutchPoints Mar 20, 2023
Joel Embiid MVP boost gets more fuel with Julius Erving endorsement
CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is starting to separate himself from the pack in the MVP chase. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man is making history night after night and leading his team to wins. Oddsmakers are pointing to Embiid as the favorite and the strength of his candidacy has been reinforced by Sixers legend Julius […] The post Joel Embiid MVP boost gets more fuel with Julius Erving endorsement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sixer Sense Mar 20, 2023
NBA standings based on 3-point shooting: 76ers scorching the nets
The Philadelphia 76ers are winners of eight straight. No team has been able to slow down Joel Embiid lately. The 29-year-old just set the franchise record for most 30-point games in a row (nine) and he’s about to face the Chicago Bulls back-to-back, a team he is 12-0 against in his career. Right now, the […] NBA standings based on 3-point shooting: 76ers scorching the nets - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Sixer Sense Mar 20, 2023
Sixers Podcast: Joel Embiid MVP favorite, 8-game winning streak
The Sixer Sense Podcast is back after the Philadelphia 76ers have now extended their winning streak to 8 games with wins over the Charlotte Hornets and the Indiana Pacers. Joel Embiid continues to reign hell on the rest of the league as he scored 38 points and secured 13 rebounds against the Hornets in only […] Sixers Podcast: Joel Embiid MVP favorite, 8-game winning streak - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Mar 19, 2023
Sixers pivot Joel Embiid makes scary admission about his play ahead of NBA playoffs
Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid has been playing at an MVP level this season and is on a historical scoring run, but the six-time All-Star wants to make it clear that he hasn’t hit his peak yet. “I don’t think I’m at my best yet,” he tells Basketball News’ Spencer Davies. “I think I’m […] The post Sixers pivot Joel Embiid makes scary admission about his play ahead of NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 19, 2023
Nuggets’ George Karl explains why he’s still picking Nikola Jokic as MVP over Joel Embiid
Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl explained why he would take Nuggets center Nikola Jokic over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for the league’s Most Valuable Player award. “To me, I don’t want to badmouth him because I think he’s really, really good,” said George Karl, via a Sunday tweet from SiriusXM NBA Radio. […] The post Nuggets’ George Karl explains why he’s still picking Nikola Jokic as MVP over Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 19, 2023
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid’s red-hot run matches LeBron James for piece of NBA history
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been playing so well lately that he’s being considered the frontrunner for MVP for perhaps the first time this season. Scoring at least 30 points in each of his last nine games, the six-time All-Star has been averaging 36.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game […] The post Sixers superstar Joel Embiid’s red-hot run matches LeBron James for piece of NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Mar 19, 2023
Sixer of the Week: Everything is awesome for the Sixers right now
Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Everything is cool when you’re part of a team. 2023 Sixer of the Week Award Winners:Joel Embiid - 6James Harden - 2Mac McClung - 1 Maxey Melton MaxeyMelton There are babies weeks old in the world who have never seen the Philadelphia 76ers lose a game of basketball. The Sixers have won eight straight games, with the offense shredding apart the opposition like one of the more devious traps in the Saw franchise. The lowest point total for the team in the month of March has been 112, with starters now routinely getting fourth quarters off....
ClutchPoints Mar 19, 2023
Sixers star Joel Embiid gets strong MVP endorsement over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic from Rick Carlisle
For Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, there is no doubt in his mind that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid deserves to win the 2022-23 MVP award over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. Carlisle shared his thoughts on the MVP race after the Sixers beat his Pacers on Saturday, 141-121. With James Harden out due […] The post Sixers star Joel Embiid gets strong MVP endorsement over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic from Rick Carlisle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Mar 18, 2023
Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers cruise to their 8th straight victory over Indiana
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The Sixers take advantage of another easy W. Sixers Bell Ringer standings Joel Embiid - 24 James Harden - 17 Tyrese Maxey - 11 Tobias Harris - 5 Shake Milton - 4 Paul Reed - 3 De’Anthony Melton - 1 Georges Niang - 1 Montrezl Harrell - 1 Matisse Thybulle - 1 Jalen McDaniels - 1 The Philadelphia 76ers wrapped up their back-to-back with another W, defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road. The Pacers were without their best player, Tyrese Haliburton, while the Sixers were without James Harden and P.J. Tucker. The Sixers are in the...
ClutchPoints Mar 18, 2023
Sixers vs. Pacers instant breakdown: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey score at will in road win
The Philadelphia 76ers (48-22) and Indiana Pacers (32-39) faced off with each side’s respective floor generals, James Harden and Tyrese Haliburton, just two of the multiple players to sit out. The Sixers completed a clean sweep against Indy for the season and collected their eighth consecutive win by a score of 141-121. Let’s break down […] The post Sixers vs. Pacers instant breakdown: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey score at will in road win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 18, 2023
Clyde Frazier reveals why Sixers’ Joel Embiid must win MVP over Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo
The NBA MVP race is as compelling and newsworthy than it has been quite a while. There have been daily debates analyzing criteria like individual excellence, team success and durability. Though, Hall of Fame point guard Walt “Clyde” Frazier believes there is no debate at all, and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid should be awarded […] The post Clyde Frazier reveals why Sixers’ Joel Embiid must win MVP over Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
