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.
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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- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson (hip) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Grayson Allen (ankle) questionable for Suns in Tuesday's Game 2 April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Tyrese Maxey (illness) uncertain for 76ers Monday in Game 2 April 22nd, 2024
- Joel Embiid (injury recovery) questionable for 76ers in Game 2 Monday April 21st, 2024
- Philadelphia's Joel Embiid (injury recovery) available for Saturday's Game 1 contest April 20th, 2024
- 76ers list Joel Embiid (injury recovery) as questionable on Saturday April 19th, 2024