We’ve seen Joel Embiid frustrated after plenty of losses during his career.
But nothing like this.
The Sixers held a lead with under a minute to go, but let it slip through their fingers — literally and figuratively. The Knicks scored eight points in the last 27 seconds to steal a Game 2 win 104-101 and take a 2-0 series lead Monday.
The reigning MVP sat in the visitor’s locker room still fully in uniform as he addressed reporters at Madison Square Garden. He didn’t look up during the entire availability, likely not wanting to display the eye issue he’s been dealing with since Game 1.