As the Bulls have also lost, the Sixers are still in the race for a place in “play-in” but with six defeats in a row, the last against the Celtics, Joel Embiid and his teammates are more likely than they do really run to tear a ticket …
The pivot of Philadelphia did not really weigh against the reigning champions with 15 points at 3/9 in the shoot in 27 minutes and can only admit: it is not 100% physically (hit in the knee and foot) and therefore cannot dominate as he would like to do and as he has done in the past.
“My level of play last season is not the one I currently have. It's boring. I probably need to solve this problem and then I will be back at this level. It's hard to have confidence when you are not yourself ”, Lames Joel Embiid. “I am not as dominant as a few months ago, but that does not mean that I cannot have an impact. My simple presence helps a lot, my ability to attract taking for two, to offer shoots. I know that I can do better, so it's hard, but that's no excuses. »»
Paul George under infiltration
The days of rest did not allow to restore momentum to the MVP 2023. Admittedly, this moment has ” A little “ Helped on the physical level but without doing a miracle. ” It'll be OK. I have to continue managing this. I have to continue and hope it goes better “slides the 2024 Olympic champion.
If the Sixers had only the health of Joel Embiid as a source of concern, it would be already problematic (almost a habit in recent years for the franchise) but not catastrophic. The concern is that Paul George is also weighed down by his body. ESPN said the winger needed to play under infiltration for a few weeks …
” It's true “confirms the former Pacers, Thunder and Clippers. “I hang on”he adds after scoring 17 points against Boston. “I try to give the team everything I have. »»
