Joel Embiid Expresses Frustration at Historic World Series Game

NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers - Source: Imagn
Joel Embiid Expresses Frustration at Historic World Series Game - Source: Imagn

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was watching the long and historic MLB World Series Game 3 on Monday. After the LA Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in 18 innings to go up 2-1, Embiid expressed frustration with the game's extended time.

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Embiid posted on X, revealing that he stayed up until midnight to watch the game, despite him still having a game tomorrow.

"I have a game tmw… let’s end this! LOL WHAT A GAME!!!! @MLB," he said.
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The game lasted for seven hours and saw 19 pitchers in 18 innings.

Embiid and the 76ers have a game tomorrow against the Washington Wizards on the road at 7 p.m. Eastern time. It is the second game of a back-to-back for Philadelphia after taking down the Orlando Magic.

Embiid did not play against the Magic, where Tyrese Maxey put up 43 points to lead the 76ers in the former NBA MVP's absence.

The 76ers are undefeated in the first three games after winning against the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and the Magic.

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In two games this season, Embiid averaged 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game as he was only restricted to 20 minutes per game due to his knee issues.


Joel Embiid is fed up with his minutes restriction to start the 2025-2026 NBA season

Joel Embiid has only played in short bursts for the 76ers during the first two games of the season as he deals with a minute restriction.

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Embiid addressed the situation, expressing frustration with his playing time to start the 2025-2026 NBA season.

“I’d rather not minute restrictions, but I’d rather get it out of the way," Embiid said after their win against the Hornets. "In longer stints, you’ll actually be able to let the game come to you. But then again, longer stints also means you might be done by halftime. But I can’t sit for too long.”
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“Being in shape is one thing, but being in basketball shape is another thing. You need to play, and you need to play a lot. I guess I trust them, and until I’m over it, I’m going to keep trying.”

However, Embiid is expected to continue to play under the restriction as the 76ers aim to manage his minutes due to injury concerns.

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