Joel Embiid is thriving despite his massive clumsiness
« I blocked a shot today, so yeah », he smiles Joel Embiid to whom only the journalist asked that he also had the feeling that he was more mobile in this match against the Lakers. The author of a large stall on one LeBron James breakthroughthe Sixers center makes sure he is in good physical shape.
Technically in this match, it’s a different story. The Giant began his matchup with a “underline” in his register at the free throw line after making distance with Austin Reeves. This missed shot was the first in a long streak.
Embiid insisted a lot, especially on 3-pointers and in these shots from the periphery, without nearly finding the target. In 30 minutes, he finished with 16 points, but with a terrible 4/21 on shots (0/5 from distance and 8/8 on free throws).
« I loved it. Every time I shot it felt like it was in there. It’s all about getting back into the groove, playing every day. And I think it’s hard. It’s hard to get in and out. But you have to do it every day. I liked what I showed tonight. I just missed the shots, maybe next time it will fit », puts into perspective by shrugging his shoulders.
Assuring that he took open shots and that it was just an off night, the pivot points out the order of matches that he has been denied until now. Embiid, who played 25 minutes against the Warriors on Dec. 4, did not play the next day against the Bucks and was even uncertain against the Lakers.
His longest playing time
The Sixers remain very cautious with his frequency of play and the number of minutes he is mobilized. The mobilization of 30 minutes was also a record equaled this season. Which is why Nick Nourse thinks that his interior, step by step, is moving forward towards optimal use.
« Obviously, the stats show that he didn’t shoot well. But he made some shots in the fourth quarter that helped. And ends with +11 (by result)so he clearly had a positive impact. I thought he moved a little better tonight. He blocked shots, grabbed more defensive rebounds. He obviously won’t be happy, no one will be happy, with the success rate. But there was progress », positive son coach.
The challenge now is to know to what extent Embiid, who has only hit 50% three times in nine appearances this season, will be able to continue his efforts in the days and weeks ahead.
« Everything is in rhythm. My plan is to play, then two days off, then play again. And so far, it’s working pretty well. So I hope it continues like that, and I can play every day. I feel pretty good. And before everything that happened, which caused me to miss a few games, I felt like I was coming back to myself. Apparently that happened, so I kind of have to start from scratch. But I’ve been through this so many times. i will be back », the interior promises.
| Joel Embiid | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 | PHI | 31 | 25:21 | 46.6 | 36.7 | 78.3 | 2.0 | 5.9 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 20.2 |
| 2017-18 | PHI | 63 | 30:21 | 48.3 | 30.8 | 76.9 | 2.3 | 8.7 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 22.9 |
| 2018-19 | PHI | 64 | 33:39 | 48.4 | 30.0 | 80.4 | 2.5 | 11.1 | 13.6 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 27.5 |
| 2019-20 | PHI | 51 | 29:32 | 47.7 | 33.1 | 80.7 | 2.8 | 8.9 | 11.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 23.0 |
| 2020-21 | PHI | 51 | 31:05 | 51.3 | 37.7 | 85.9 | 2.2 | 8.4 | 10.6 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 28.5 |
| 2021-22 | PHI | 68 | 33:47 | 49.9 | 37.1 | 81.4 | 2.1 | 9.6 | 11.7 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 30.6 |
| 2022-23 | PHI | 66 | 34:36 | 54.8 | 33.0 | 85.7 | 1.7 | 8.4 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 33.1 |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 39 | 33:34 | 52.9 | 38.8 | 88.3 | 2.4 | 8.6 | 11.0 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 34.7 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 19 | 30:13 | 44.4 | 29.9 | 88.2 | 1.9 | 6.3 | 8.2 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 23.8 |
| 2025-26 | PHI | 8 | 24:23 | 44.7 | 25.0 | 82.2 | 1.3 | 4.1 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 18.5 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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