At the 7:28 mark of the fourth quarter, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic checked back into a tie game, 111-111. After Jokic and Tyrese Maxey exchanged buckets, it was time.
Time for Embiid to show why he’s the best player on the planet.
With the game tied 113-113, veteran guard Reggie Jackson ran a pick-and-roll with Jokic. As Jackson drove to the rim, he was met by Embiid and threw up a wild layup attempt. That play sparked a fast break — and guess who was rewarded for his defense and running back in transition? Embiid, who made a gorgeous Euro step move on Jokic.