The Sixers have the Raptors on the brink of elimination. Philadelphia took a 3-0 series lead after defeating the Toronto 104-101 in overtime on Wednesday night.
33 PTS | 13 REB
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2022
JOEL HANS EMBIID CALLED GAME. 🗡 pic.twitter.com/wGjvpsA4M0
Joel Embiid hit the game-winning three with 0.8 seconds in overtime to give the Sixers the commanding 3-0 series lead.
“During this whole series I haven’t really thought about coming in here and trying to get my revenge,” Joel Embiid said postgame. “I think I’m more focused on trying to win the whole thing.”
this turnaround. 👀 pic.twitter.com/4in62tuIko
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2022
Embiid led the way for the Sixers, scoring 33 points on 12-for-20 shooting (including 3-for-8 from behind the three-point line). He also grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out two assists. Embiid spoke about his game-winning three during postgame as well.
“Great play call, Tobias set an amazing screen, Danny threw a great pass. All I had to do was finish, and I’m glad I did. It felt great but the job’s not done, Embiid added. We’ve got to get one more.”
🗣️ SIXERS WIN GAME THREE. pic.twitter.com/1IcPit6yh0
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2022
More Sixers Contributions
- James Harden scored 19 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out 10 assists.
- Tyrese Maxey scored 19 points and grabbed four rebounds.
- Tobias Harris scored 11 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out two assists.
Tobi to the hoop! 💨 pic.twitter.com/ZidTzb6pqA
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2022
.@JHarden13 for ✌️ pic.twitter.com/vJvhiDrznu
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2022
The Sixers face the Raptors again on Saturday (4/23) in Game 4 of this first-round series, looking for a series sweep. Tip-off is at 2 pm Eastern from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
BIG MOOD pic.twitter.com/0agflqB1u6
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2022
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