Embiid takes aim at ‘disrespectful’ All-Star snub after 47pt MVP statement, Aussie star shines: Wrap

“I love the big fella, man. Two-time MVP, one of the best players in the league. I’m a big fan.

“(We) just wanted to come out here (against) the best team in the West, see where we’re at,” Embiid added.

“I think we’ve got a chance.”

As for lacking out on All-Star choice, Embiid echoed options from coach Doc Rivers that it might have extra do together with his recognition than work on the court docket.

“I was not surprised,” stated Embiid.

“I think it’s well documented that I’m not well-liked. That’s cool. I don’t know if it’s because I troll a lot, or I guess I’m an a***hole, but it’s cool. I’ll keep being me, I’ll keep being an a***hole, and I’ll keep trolling.”

“If people don’t like it, that’s their problem,” he added.

“Like I said, it all goes back to winning. When you look at how many times I was an All-Star, they aren’t gonna see he was a starter this many times. Having been a starter for the last five years, it is kind of disrespectful. I don’t think anybody else had a better year than me. Like I said, you focus on the right things, and everything is going to go well for you.”

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The 76ers improved to 32-16, two video games behind the league-leading Boston Celtics atop the Eastern Conference.

At 34-16, the Nuggets are two and a half video games forward of the Memphis Grizzlies atop the West.

Embiid was in all places within the second half, his step-back jumper knotting the rating at 110-110 with 5:48 remaining.

After his block on Jamal Murray, Embiid scored on the quick break to place the 76ers up for good, and he drained a step-back three-pointer over Jokic that pushed Philadelphia’s result in 125-117 with 30.1 seconds to play.

James Harden added 17 factors and 13 assists whereas Tobias Harris and Georges Niang added 14 factors apiece for Philadelphia.

Boomers and Sixers star Matisse Thybulle additionally performed a pivotal function off the bench, with two factors, two rebounds and extra importantly three steals.

Philly Voice author Kyle Neubeck was filled with reward for the Aussie’s defensive work towards the Western Conference heavyweights.

“There were at least a couple of possessions that Thybulle snatched the game out of Denver’s hands, game-changing plays on a night where it was tough to create a miss for Philly,” Neubeck wrote.

“Really good minutes from him.”

Jokic led the Nuggets with 24 factors, eight rebounds and 9 assists.

Jamal Murray added 22 factors, however after constructing their large lead Denver couldn’t match Philadelphia’s vitality within the third quarter and Embiid seized upon the opening.

FULL RESULTS

76ers 126-119 Nuggets