Joel Embiid, the star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, has been making headlines for his play on the court during the NBA playoffs. In Game 3 of the Sixers-Nets series, Embiid was involved in multiple confrontations, including receiving a flagrant foul for kicking Nets player Nic Claxton (CBS Sports). Despite the incident, Embiid claims to not remember the altercation and is still processing it (Sports Illustrated).
However, it was James Harden who was ejected from the game for hitting a Brooklyn player in the groin area, leaving Embiid on the court (FOX Sports). The Sixers would go on to win the game, taking a 3-0 lead in the series (Sixers Wire). However, some spectators, including Claxton and the Nets, believe that Embiid should have been kicked out of the game (Sixers Wire).
Off the court, Embiid has been showing his leadership skills, with teammate Tyrese Maxey noting his growth as a leader (Sixers Wire). Embiid has also made a plea to officials to get Harden free throws (Sixers Wire).
In a recent interview after Game 3, Embiid shared his side of the altercation with Claxton, yet another strange playoff night (Yahoo Sports). Despite the drama, Embiid continues to be a dominant force on the court and will likely continue to make headlines throughout the playoffs.
