There were 50 points, a new career high in the playoffs, and a record that is even more impressive if we take into account that Joel Embiid, in addition to all his known physical problems, is playing with… facial paralysis.
The revelation was made by the 30-year-old post, at the end of the Philadelphia 76ers’ victory against the New York Knicks, which allowed the Philly team to reduce the deficit in the series, counting for the first round of the NBA playoffs, to 2- 1.
«I think it all started a day or two before the game with Miami [para o Play-In]», he began by saying, revealing that he has been suffering from migraines and also from muscle weakness that mainly affects his left eye and mouth.
“It’s very boring. It’s on my left side of my face, in my mouth and in my eyes. It’s been difficult, but I don’t give up. (…) It is not an excuse. I have to keep fighting. I was told that this could last weeks or months,” he added, at a press conference.
In addition to the 50 points, Embiid also added eight rebounds and four assists. In the Knicks lineup, Jalen Brunson was the highlight: 39 points, two rebounds and 13 assists.
In Orlando, the Magic also reduced their series deficit against the Cleveland Cavaliers to 2-1, and did so with a bang. Playing at home, the Orlando team won 121-83.
Paolo Banchero, with 31 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, was the highlight of the match. On the Cavs, Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert were the most unhappy, with 15 points each.
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