Joel Embiid posts 23 points, 10 rebounds for 76ers in loss
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 23 points (9-of-21 field goals, 4-of-5 free throws) with 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 1 3-pointer, and 5 turnovers in 36.8 minutes of Tuesday's 105-87 season-opening loss to the Boston Celtics.
What It Means:
The Celtics didn't really have much of an answer for Embiid on defense but the lack of ball security leaves a little to be desired. Embiid averaged 3.7 turnovers during his first two seasons. The 76ers host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
Embiid scored 42.0 FanDuel points in the opener. numberFire's models projected him for 44.4 FanDuel points.
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