Joel Embiid is the only 76er worth trusting with Philadelphia's back against the wall
The Philadelphia 76ers face elimination in Game 6 of their playoff series against the Boston Celtics, who hold a 3-2 lead and have dominated two games by 30-plus points. Despite Boston's strong performance, Philadelphia's Joel Embiid remains the only player the team can rely on in high-pressure situations. The article questions the 76ers' consistency and depth, especially given their struggles beyond Embiid and their inability to advance deep into the playoffs.
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Sports Joel Embiid is the only 76er worth trusting with Philadelphia's back against the wall Boston holds a 3-2 series lead with two of their wins coming by 30-plus points over Philadelphia By David Troy Fox News Published April 30, 2026 11:29am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video All eyes on Jayson Tatum in return to MSG, Wemby must focus on title, NOT regular season accolades 👀 First Things First Chris Broussard unveils who is Under Duress this week, including Jayson Tatum in his return to Madison Square Garden and Victor Wembanyama, who should also eye the NBA Finals and his health. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! I play in a basketball league, and our championship game is tonight.
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