NBA Twitter reacts to Joel Embiid, Sixers knocking off Nets at home
The NBA world had its eyes set upon the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night as Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers welcomed in Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets in a prime-time matchup. It was the first time Embiid and Simmons were set to face each other since the 2022 deadline deal that sent Simmons to Brooklyn.
In what was an emotionally-charged game, the Sixers came out on top 137-133. Philadelphia has now won six games in a row and they are continuing to come together as a team and continuing to grow chemistry as they get set for the stretch run of the regular season.
Embiid had 26 points and 10 rebounds on the night while Simmons had 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists. He went scoreless in the first half as he didn’t look engaged offensively at all until the third quarter, but the Nets then held him out for the final 8:57 of the game as they mounted a comeback attempt.
NBA Twitter gave its best reactions to the win:
Joel Embiid putting Ben Simmons in a box 😂 pic.twitter.com/MczHNTWBi8
— Brock Landes (@LandesBrock) January 26, 2023
Ben Simmons wants nothing to do with Joel Embiid 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/b9l7DK1g2I
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) January 26, 2023
Coach Jim Lynam pointing out Joel Embiid did the double twist stare down on Ben Simmons
😂😂Ben making business decisions 😂 pic.twitter.com/LwOiaimUaj
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) January 26, 2023
"To generate that force, to have that speed…"
As Joel Embiid violently crotch chops the air 😂 pic.twitter.com/3nv9a4NHCq
— Brock Landes (@LandesBrock) January 26, 2023
Jimmy Butler calling for the Joel Embiid fine lol pic.twitter.com/wiJfMBEf1C
— Brady Hawk (@BradyHawk305) January 26, 2023
It wasn't pretty, but the Sixers have beaten the Brooklyn Nets, 137-133.
They do so despite one of Joel Embiid's worst offensive games of the year — despite him going 13-13 from the line. They did just enough to hold off BKN.
The Sixers 31-16 and have won 19 of their last 23.
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) January 26, 2023
Sixers fans loving Joel Embiid vs Ben Simmons
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) January 26, 2023
Ben Simmons refusing to shoot and the crowd laughing at him is the best comedy on TV put it on HBO Max
— Jawn Gonzalez (@JohnGonzalez) January 26, 2023
Ben Simmons this season:
Made baskets: 124
Personal fouls: 127
— Michael K-B (@therealmikekb) January 26, 2023
When Ben Simmons got an open shot pic.twitter.com/EbnHKi8ofJ
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) January 26, 2023
Ben Simmons decides to pass instead of shoot when near the rim. Crowd instantly goes wild: pic.twitter.com/lzZXFuqmMt
— DaveEarly (@DavidEarly) January 26, 2023
Y’all can hit me with the “he still plays defense” and the “he such a smart passer” BS all you want.
It’s legitimately sad to watch Ben Simmons play basketball now.
— Ku (@KuKhahil) January 26, 2023
James Harden 5-9 from 3
Sixers with 17 threes
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) January 26, 2023
James Harden is having moments every other night where his first step and change of speed looks Houston esque. His in season program will be crucial as it will allow him to do this come playoff time.
🎥 @sixers pic.twitter.com/T8B1P0dBBY
— Ball Don't Stop (@balldontstop) January 26, 2023
Tyrese Maxey hits Nic Claxton with the James Harden step back. Very comfortable shooting over one of the best vertical contests in the game. pic.twitter.com/CTwK6DDTg4
— DaveEarly (@DavidEarly) January 26, 2023
YKTV BROTHA!!! 🖤 https://t.co/tFxwvFLiZ1
— Tyrese Maxey (@TyreseMaxey) January 26, 2023
Tyrese Maxey tonight:
27 PTS
3 REB
5 AST
6 3PMBig time performance off the bench. pic.twitter.com/qxRhpYtzcZ
— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 26, 2023
