Daily News | Top 10 playoff moments of the Joel Embiid era, including Ben Simmons’ infamous pass
Reputations are built in the regular season, but legacies are cemented in the playoffs. As great as Joel Embiid has been, the 76ers have yet to get past the second round of the postseason during his tenure.
Not saying it’s the big man’s fault the Sixers haven’t reached the NBA’s conference finals, it takes a team to get through the playoff grind. But there have been a number of significant moments for him and the team in Embiid’s five playoff appearances. Here are 10 of the most notable.. He posted 23 points in 30 minutes despite a fractured orbital bone and even went through three protective masks because things were so physical.
Did you know? The Sixers starting lineup in Joel Embiid’s first career playoff game included Embiid, Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, J.J. Redick and Robert Covington.After taking care of Miami, the Sixers couldn’t compete with Boston and lost in five games. Still, a step was taken as Philadelphia ended a five-year playoff drought. “‘The ‘Process’ is never going to end,” Embiid said. Well, at least not until he’s holding the Larry OB trophy.
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