Hoops Rumors · 26m
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Walker, Fall, Edgecombe
Joel Embiid’s mobility issues over the past week or so have been a dark cloud hanging over the Sixers’ hot start, but they didn’t seem to affect him in Thursday’s win over Toronto, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic. Embiid finished with 20 points and four rebounds in 28 minutes and even threw down a couple of dunks — a rarity for him so far this season.
“When he’s driving the basketball, he’s feeling pretty good,” coach Nick Nurse said. “He came over and blocked a shot. He then started to get to the rim just enough. He protected the rim just enough to deter a few shots. I thought he did a lot of good stuff. But I think the best thing I saw was that he was just moving a lot better tonight.”
