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The Philadelphia 76ers are one loss away from being swept out of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics, nonetheless Joel Embiid just isn’t happening and not using a fight.
Talking to journalists after Friday’s 102-94 loss in Game 3 at HP Arena House, Embiid said he does not desire a sweep on his resume.
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Sixers’ Joel Embiid on 0-3 hole vs. Celtics: “That it is seemingly you’ll well additionally’t quit. I don’t want to be swept. I don’t desire that in my resume. I’ve been taking part in my butt off. I’m going to come assist in [Game 4] and delight in everything that I’m in a position to.” https://t.co/8zQTEWebek
Philly struggled Friday, taking pictures 29.5 p.c from the sphere and 23.1 p.c from three-level vary.
Embiid has been the one intellectual area for the Sixers within the playoffs.
The three-time All-Star is averaging 30 aspects and 13 rebounds. Embiid additionally has the highest participant effectivity ranking on his team within the postseason, per ESPN. His 29.12 impress is elevated than the mixed PERs of starters Josh Richardson and Tobias Harris (26.95).
The closest Embiid has come to being swept within the playoffs used to be in 2018, when the Sixers misplaced within the Eastern Conference Semifinals to the Celtics in five video games. Philadelphia won Game 4 to cease alive.
Embiid and the Sixers will must hope they might be able to delight in the same Sunday.
