Joel Embiid helps Jimmy Butler up after he smacked him in the face
Joel Embiid has emerged as the heartbeat of the Philadelphia 76ers. Behind Joel Embiid, the Sixers have won or lost. When Joel Embiid plays big, the Sixers normally win. This year, Embiid sensed the Sixers were in trouble. As a result, Joel Embiid elevated his play and he willed the Sixers to the Eastern Conference’s best record. However, the Heat, Celtics, and Bucks pushed their way into the top three seeds, in the East.
Joel Embiid began scoring high point totals. Initially, Joel Embiid’s scoring did not result in many wins. By the start of 2022, Joel Embiid began leading Philly to wins. However, Joel Embiid has not led the Sixers past the second round of the playoffs. Since 2018, Joel Embiid has led the Sixers to consecutive 50 win seasons, not counting the COVID-shortened seasons. This year, Joel Embiid was determined to make up for Philly’s collapse against the Hawks.
Joel Embiid suffered an injury during Game 6 of the Toronto series. After Embiid led the Sixers to a 3-0 lead, the Raptors won two straight games. This led to many believing the Raptors would upset the Sixers in historic fashion. With Joel Embiid injured, the Sixers fell behind 2-0 against the Miami Heat in the second round. Embiid is back and the series is tied 2-2. When Jimmy Butler went up for a score, he met with Embiid, and then with the ground. Embiid tried to help him back up.
Joel Embiid helps Jimmy Butler up after he smacked him in the face
