Joel Embiid Took Over in Final Minutes vs. Nuggets, and Left NBA Fans in Awe
A marquee matchup in prime time set the stage for another incredible performance by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid on Tuesday as the reigning NBA MVP put on a clinic at home.
Embiid’s 76ers entered the night looking to make a statement against Nikola Jokić‘ and the NBA champion Denver Nuggets, a showdown that saw two of the NBA’s premier big men dominate from start to finish.
In the end, however, it was Embiid who stood tall with his 18th straight 30-plus point game as he finished with 41 points. seven rebounds, 10 assists. Meanwhile, two-time MVP Jokić tallied 25 points and a game-high 19 rebounds.
Embiid’s most dazzling run of the night came in the fourth quarter when the six-time All-Star left NBA fans in awe with multiple big plays, including a smooth euro-step layup around Jokić and a pivotal and-1 complete with his signature, WWE-inspired crotch chop.
With all of the NBA buzzing over the Sixers-Nuggets matchup, Embiid, expectedly, became a hot topic all over social media after besting Jokić and Co. on the national stage:
