Thursday night was a euphoric one for many Philadelphia 76ers fans. It was a breakthrough moment in The Process — one that, for some, provided a sense of justification. It’s why Sam Hinkie began the rebuild years ago. To get to moments like Game 3.
The Sixers, following a hard-fought Game 2 win in Toronto, showed out in front of the home crowd on Thursday. Joel Embiid became the first player in postseason history to drop over 30 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in under 30 minutes. Jimmy Butler was one rebound and one assist shy of his first career postseason triple-double.