Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid admits his own performances have not been up to standard in recent games.
Embiid managed just 10 points in the Sixers 113-102 loss to Toronto Raptors this week and has scored just 41 in total in Philly’s last three.
The 24-year-old is the second highest scorer in the NBA this season, behind only Golden State Warriors’ All-Star forward Kevin Durant, but Embiid feels his levels have dropped of late. “I suck.
I wasn’t making anything,” said Embiid as he reflected on his display against Toronto.
“In fact, in the past few games, I’ve been so trash. I have got to figure that part out if I want to help the team win some games.”
The Sixers have genuine aspirations of reaching the NBA Finals this season but have to work out a way to down their main rivals if they are to challenge for a Championship.
Philly have lost to all their main Eastern Conference rivals having been beaten by Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto, twice, and their road record of 4-8 will also be a concern for coach Brett Brown.
The Sixers have a chance to bounce back and improve on their away record at Detroit Pistons on Friday night and they can be backed at 1.70 to claim a win.
Philadelphia are 1.80 with a -1.5 handicap, while Detroit are 2.20 to secure a victory.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be sidelined for around two months after suffering a thigh… Read More
All roads lead to Abu Dhabi this weekend for the final race of the season,… Read More
The draw for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Friday, 5… Read More
Coppa Italia holders Bologna have reached the last eight of the competition after coming from… Read More
Bayern Munich have identified Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba as a potential summer 2026… Read More
Jamal Murray delivered one of the season’s most electrifying performances Wednesday night, erupting for 52… Read More