The 76ers failed to have a great performance against the Celtics and got into trouble in the NBA playoffs; Embiid is not satisfied with performance
Joel Embiid failed to avoid the defeat of the 76ers To the Celtics during the night of last Thursday, 11. The MVP expected to leave the Wells Fargo Center with the classification for the decision, but saw his team have a below average performance and lose by 86 to 95. After the match, in an interview press conference, the Philadelphia star vented and promised a better one for the decisive game seven.
According to Embiid, in a press conference, the 76ers wasted the chance to end a complicated series for the team. Even so, he avoided pointing out the mistakes and focused on what needs to be improved to guarantee a place in the conference decision. The player only spoke about his individual mistakes and assured that he will be more aggressive in the next round.
“We know what we have to do. We went there and won. It won’t be easy in that environment, but it’s the same thing. Everyone has to step up, starting with me. I have to be more aggressive as far as shooting and ensuring my teammates work and everyone has to do their part, everyone has to show up.“, he stated.
In addition, he did not appear to be pressured with the need for a victory against the Celtics and only said that the 76ers could have achieved something better last Thursday, the 11th.But it will be fun. Game 7… that’s why you play, for these types of games. Tonight was very difficult, but we know how much better we could have been. … We have to respond, and we have to go win“.
How was the game between 76ers and Celtics?
The Boston Celtics won a heroic victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and secured its survival with the score of 86 to 95. Marcus Smart was the best on the Massachusetts team, with 22 points, seven rebounds and seven assists scored. Among the defeated, Joel Embiid officialized a double-double of 26 points (the same amount of Tyrese Maxey) and 10 rebounds.
Source: sportbuzz
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