Sixers 118, Wolves 94: Crushed by Embiid

INNEAPOLIS — Trae Young walked into town a week ago and torched the Wolves to the tune of 43 points. Another star took his turn this Friday night, exposing the league’s 27th rated defense along the way. Joel Embiid crushed a team in total free fall with 37 points and 11 boards in 27 minutes. He didn’t even bother playing the 4th quarter; Philadelphia didn’t need him or Ben Simmons to finish the job.

Embiid thoroughly dominated Ed Davis with post-ups all night. He spent the first half living at the free-throw line, seemingly with the refs in his back pocket. Back tightness before the game? It certainly didn’t show. The massive Sixers center carried the load even after starting 2-10 from the…