NBA Twitter reacts to Joel Embiid, Sixers falling to Bulls in double OT
The Philadelphia 76ers had a chance to extend their winning streak on Monday when they played host to the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers had won eight in a row entering the contest and they were looking to build on it as they move forward with their title plans.
They got stuck in a defensive struggle as both the Sixers and the Bulls had a tough time scoring the ball and finding any type of offensive rhythm. Philadelphia shot 42.2% from the floor, 10-for-36 from deep, and they committed 21 turnovers which led to 24 Chicago points. It all ended in a 109-105 double-overtime loss to the Bulls.
Joel Embiid had another big night as he had 37 points on 11-for-22 shooting while shooting 15-for-17 from the line. It’s the 10th straight game scoring at least 30+ points for Embiid before he fouled out in the second overtime session.
James Harden had a tough night shooting just 2-for-14 for five points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds, Tobias Harris had 14 and nine rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey had 22, six assists, and five rebounds.
NBA Twitter gave its best reactions to the contest:
Joel Embiid 10 straight games of 30+ points. Extends Sixers record
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 21, 2023
Joel Embiid’s last 10 Games:
37 PTS, 16 REB, 1 AST, 47% FG
31 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST, 66% FG
38 PTS, 13 REB, 5 AST, 76% FG
36 PTS, 18 REB, 3 AST, 63% FG
34 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 57% FG
39 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 65% FG
39 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 59% FG
42 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 68% FG
31 PTS, 6 REB,… https://t.co/BiE1en1ak6 pic.twitter.com/Q0JivdOucH— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 21, 2023
37 points for Joel Embiid
MVP chants pic.twitter.com/mZYEKclAOb
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 21, 2023
The Chicago Bulls have defeated Joel Embiid for the first time in his entire NBA career.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) March 21, 2023
If we do wind up hearing James Harden is dealing with a foot or something, here’s another look at that play where he appeared shaken up. pic.twitter.com/LAz98Mket9
— DaveEarly (@DavidEarly) March 21, 2023
Me looking up James Harden’s stat line. pic.twitter.com/X25RlG6bgw
— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) March 21, 2023
James Harden having an extra word with the ref after no call here pic.twitter.com/SLTzm1XG69
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 20, 2023
DERRICK JONES JR. OFF THE BENCH TO BLOCK JAMES HARDEN WITH SECONDS TO PLAY! pic.twitter.com/49Z5bRO80v
— Bulls Talk (@NBCSBulls) March 21, 2023
Sixers lose to Chicago in double overtime, 109-105. They are 48-23.
The best offensive team in the NBA over the past four months ran some of the worst offense you will ever see. James Harden shot 2-14 from the field with 1 free throw.
— Rich Hofmann (@rich_hofmann) March 21, 2023
FINAL: Bulls 109, Sixers 105
The Sixers’ eight-game winning streak is over.
The story: James Harden, 2-14 from the field on a night when the Sixers needed him to come through.
This is a great team, but that is a brutal loss in a game they should’ve won.
The Sixers are 49-23.
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) March 21, 2023
De'Anthony Melton hits his 4th three.@sixers lead.
Tyrese Maxey loves it!PHI can clinch #NBAPlayoff with a win… don't miss the final minutes on the NBA App 🔥
📺: https://t.co/1pomQZMAZK pic.twitter.com/kJgV5Kwwk0
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2023
One other Sixer having a nice night: De'Anthony Melton, who has four 3s.
Doesn't feel like the Sixers have any business leading, but the Bulls are shooting 37.5 percent from the field.
— Rich Hofmann (@rich_hofmann) March 21, 2023
Dancing with the stars 🤩@ZachLaVine | @NBCSChicago pic.twitter.com/q7AA6SIdqB
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 21, 2023
Final: Bulls 109, Sixers 105.
Zach LaVine has 26, DeMar DeRozan 25 and Nikola Vucevic 21 and 12 for the Bulls, who are now a half-game behind Toronto in 9th and 1 behind Atlanta in 8th.
Joel Embiid had 37-16 before fouling out for Philly, which is now a half-game back of Boston
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) March 21, 2023
