MVP form: Embiid drops 50, lifts 76ers to Game 3 win over Knicks


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Rappler— After dropping two close games to start the series, the Sixers recover with Joel Embiid showcasing his MVP play against the Knicks

The Source—SOURCE SPORTS: Embiid Drops 50 on Knicks in Game 3. After the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 2 loss to the opposing team, Joel Embiid rallied with a remarkable performance. He scored a Playoff career-high 50 points despite battling Bell’s Palsy. His outstanding contribution led the Sixers to a crucial 125-114 win, narrowing the series deficit to 2-1. In a display of sheer dominance, Embiid’s 50-point performance […] The post SOURCE SPORTS: Embiid Drops 50 on Knicks in Game 3 first appeared on The Source.

New York Post—Knicks drop Game 3 to 76ers as Joel Embiid explodes after avoiding ejection for 'dirty' foul. The Knicks lost a scrap in the sandbox to the Sixers and the MVP version of Joel Embiid, who averted an ejection after a “dirty” foul on Mitchell Robinson.

CBS Sports—Knicks accuse Joel Embiid of 'dirty' flagrant foul: Mitchell Robinson leaves 76ers' Game 3 win in walking boot. Embiid scored 50 points on Thursday night but also was involved in some controversy