After an absence of five months because he had surgery for a left meniscus lesion, Joel Embiid returned to the arena, but this time this man played the main part in the 109-105 win of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Embiid’s Impactful Return:
- The following decision by Embiid to return to the team saw a boost into something that the 76ers could have sorely missed before.
- However, the prolonged break didn’t dominate the process, as Embiid surpassed expectations, gave an incredible performance with 24 points, and was multifaceted with seven assists, six rebounds, and three steals.
- The fact that he was scoring all twelve of his free throw attempts emphasized the key role that he was playing for the team to be a success.
Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Fourth Quarter Explosion:
- Kelly Oubre Jr. was to the Sixers’ needs and delivered pint-up when it mattered the most. He scored an impressive 17 out of his 25 points in the fourth quarter after a good performance.
- The mouthwatering scoring boost of Oubre Jr. at the critical moment was another wrinkle in the win as our guys held 9 more points than the Thunder in the final quarter (36-25).
Thunder’s Resilience Falls Short:
- While the Thunder might have displayed exceptional resilience during the game, they, rather, finally lost the game to the Sixer’s winning streak as the Thunder skyrocketed to three defeats after ten consecutive wins.
- Indubitably, it was Chet Holmgren who led OKC’s charge on offence, having scored 22 points, while his fellow teammates Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins hit double figures at 15 points each.
- Jaylin William’s performance showed his playmaking skills with a career-high 12 assists, which foretold the Thunder’s future, although the team’s loss was because of that.
Welcome back, @JoelEmbiid 👏
🔴24 PTS
🔵7 AST
🔴6 REB#RockChalk x @NBA(via @sixers) pic.twitter.com/5mKabeZQwm
Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) April 3, 2024
Not only does Joel Embiid return to finish the 76ers’ playoffs dreams but also brings back faith and hope for the team during the playoffs.
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