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The Philadelphia 76ers had been apprehensive by Kawhi Leonard’s multi-jump, sequence-clinching three-pointer in opposition to them in Game 7 of the 2019 Jap Conference semifinals.
On Wednesday night, Joel Embiid helped to exorcise those demons.
The enormous name noteworthy man and MVP candidate hit a snatch, extra time three-pointer to give the Sixers a 104-101 assign and a commanding 3-0 lead in the sequence in opposition to the Toronto Raptors.
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Embiid became as soon as big for the Sixers in Game 3, scoring 33 elements to plug alongside with 13 rebounds. The Sixers wished every last bucket, especially after James Harden (19 elements, 10 assists, six rebounds) played sparingly in the fourth quarter after deciding on up his fifth sinister and became as soon as handed up No. 6 earlier than the extra time session.
However Embiid took over, certainly having a explore the segment of the correct participant in the NBA:
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The Raptors, who assemble themselves on the ropes, had Philly reeling early in this one, leading by as many as 17 elements. The Sixers did not set their supreme foot forward, with 24 turnovers and a seriously tough possession to discontinue legislation with a gamble to assign it.
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Tobias Harris had the offensive rebound nonetheless would possibly per chance perchance perchance not salvage the game-winner to fall.
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Embiid healed all wounds, spoiling stunning nights from OG Anunoby (26 elements) and Precious Achiuwa (20 elements, six rebounds off the bench) in the technique. And now Toronto finds itself one game a ways flung from elimination ahead of Saturday’s Game 4.
Staring at for them will seemingly be Embiid, nail and coffin on the prepared.
