Paul George Unwell Ahead of Game 7 vs. Celtics, but Expected to “Give It a Shot”

about 2 months ago

Paul George Unwell Ahead of Game 7 vs. Celtics, but Expected to “Give It a Shot”

With the series on the line in game 7, Paul George may or may not be playing against the Celtics due to an illness. Nick Nurse reported that George is "not feeling well", but the team is " expecting him to give it a shot" and play in game 7. Specific details regarding the illness have not been mentioned.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Nick Nurse Praises VJ Edgecombe’s Halftime Adjustments in Game 7 Win vs. Celtics

Nurse was happy Edgecombe scored 23 points and shot 5-11 from 3-point range, but his adjustments at halftime made Nurse prouder. "(VJ) kind of came out of the halftime saying I got White and I'm gonna do better on him because White was cooking," Nurse said. He credits Edgecombe for helping restrict White to 2 points in the 3rd quarter.

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Carmelo Anthony Credits Joel Embiid for Carrying 76ers to Series Win Against Celtics

Melo spoke on how Embiid has reflected on his career lately and pondered how long he can continue playing at this level. Anthony credited Embiid for taking his dissatisfaction at losing vs. Celtics and turning it into fuel. "He came out and he put on a show. He put this Sixers team on his back tonight," Anthony said.

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Joel Embiid Takes to X After Sealing Series Win vs. Celtics in Game 7

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Joel Embiid Takes to X After Sealing Series Win vs. Celtics in Game 7

Following the 4-3 series win over the Celtics, Embiid took to twitter to celebrate it. "ROUND 1 ✅ Boston, please be classy my friends! I still love and respect you!!," Embiid said in a joking manner to Celtics fans. After suffering numerous setbacks, he finally led Philadelphia to a series win over Boston and is ready for the next challenge.

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Joel Embiid Trolls Payton Pritchard for Ignoring His Return and Not Adjusting Gameplan

Before game 7 Pritchard said the Celtics didn't care if Embiid played and didn't make adjustments for him. Joel thanking them for it after the game 7 win. "When the other team doesn't worry about you and have some solid game plan or being prepared for you, it helps you have better games," Embiid said, grateful to Pritchard for it.

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about 2 months ago

Joel Embiid Addresses Wearing LeBron-esque Sunshades Prior To His 3-1 Comeback

Embiid walked into TD Garden wearing sunshades with wired earphones prior to Philly's 3-1 comeback, reminiscent of the 2016 LeBron Finals meme. Perhaps Embiid took inspiration? "I don't always wear shades, but I felt like it would be good to come out in Boston and beat them so wanted to dress all-black. I think it was just a coincidence allegedly."

By Samir Mehdi

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