Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a condition that has affected the left side of his face.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid had 32 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists after an apparent injury scare in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 125-113 on Friday night in a critical game for Eastern Conference playoff seedings.
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.
Highlights of the Knicks’ 125-114 Game 3 loss the 76ers on Thursday, which narrowed their series lead to 2-1.
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