Joel Embiid and the 76ers dig deep to top Miami, but now the real challenge begins


by Yahoo Sports

Yahoo Sports— The second-seeded New York Knicks await as Philadelphia and its MVP center strive for a long playoff run.

Daily Mail—Joel Embiid stars with 23-point double-double as the 76ers silence halftime boos to squeeze past Miami in NBA Play-In Philadelphia secures 7th seed and first-round clash vs Knicks. The reigning NBA MVP had 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 105-104 win. Additionally, Embiid made an all-important assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play.

Bleacher Report—76ers' Joel Embiid Responds to 'F--k Embiid' Chants from Knicks Fans: 'I Love It'. Joel Embiid is fine being a villain. "It's not hostile," the Philadelphia 76ers big man told reporters when discussing his reception at Madison Square Garden

New York Post—Joel Embiid backed up words when 76ers needed it most. Highlights of the Knicks’ 125-114 Game 3 loss the 76ers on Thursday, which narrowed their series lead to 2-1.