Caleb Martin and the Philadelphia 76ers discuss their place in the standings as the season continues to move forward.
There still was a decent bit of action to be impressed by during the Sixers' four games on the West Coast, with two critical role players — Caleb Martin and Guerschon Yabusele— being the standout performers. In today's Friday film, let's take a look at some of the highlights from Martin, Yabusele and co. over the last week:
Joel Embiid dominated, Caleb Martin couldn't miss and the Sixers practically partied on their way to a thorough beatdown of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday evening.
Is Joel Embiid playing against the Warriors? The 76ers star's injury status is unknown after he sat out of the first game of a back-to-back.
Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Nets 123-94 on Saturday night. Tyrese Maxey added 18 points and Paul George and Caleb Martin each had 17 for the 76ers, who snapped a two-game losing streak.
Embiid scored a season-high 37 points on Monday in Portland, and the way he got those points was the most encouraging sign.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed this third straight game with a sprained left foot, the 23rd time he’s sat out this season.
Joel Embiid scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.
The Sixers might not have expected the former MVP to miss as much time as he has in the first half of the season. But it’s clear that the team as presently constructed isn’t good enough to withstand his absences.
Lonnie Walker IV is drawing NBA interest and can be bought out of his Žalgiris contract in the EuroLeague by any NBA team until Feb. 18. Potential suitors said to include Sixers, Wolves, Heat, Nuggets and Celtics. Walker went to camp with Boston. More: https://t.co/IIIlAlphrN pic.twitter.com/XIgwtyrX6B
Guerschon Yabusele had a posterizing dunk over Portland's Deni Avdija during the Sixers' 31-point second quarter. The Sixers have now won four straight and 10 of their last 13 games.
Joel Embiid had 37 points and nine rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points for the Sixers.