Embiid after first 76ers win: 'They probably wanted me to be traded' / News - Basketnews.com

Joel Embiid guessed that before the Philadelphia 76ers achieved its first victory his critics wanted him to be traded and the whole team to be sent to G League.

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Joel Embiid put up a solid performance, while the Philadelphia 76ers finally achieved its first victory in the 2022-23 NBA season.

Player of the Game EFF 40 James Harden Points 29 Accuracy 10-18 Rebounds 9 Assists 11

In the 120-106 win against the Indiana Pacers, Embiid put up 26 points (7/10 2PT, 1/3 3PT, 9/9 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks, and had something to say to his critics.

"They probably wanted me to be traded and the whole team to be sent down to the G League," Embiid claimed after the game. "But to me, it's no pressure. 0-3, three games in, fairly new team, everybody [is] trying to find their way."

James Harden added 29 points (5/8 2PT, 5/10 3PT, 4/4 FT), 9 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals.

"I felt like we were 0-82," Harden admitted. "We've got to continue to work, continue to build really good habits, and live with the results."

"I'm trying to create the best shot available," added Harden.

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