Joel Embiid set the record straight on his bond with James Harden.
The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off an absolute stunner against the Cleveland Cavaliers, erasing a massive 29-point deficit to snatch a 114-106 victory. Joel Embiid anchored the interior with 24 points and seven rebounds to fuel the comeback.
While James Harden had his moments for Cleveland, it paled in comparison to the height of their partnership in Philly. Back when they shared the floor for the Sixers, Embiid and Harden ran one of the league’s most lethal two-man games.
However, it ended on a sour note, as Embiid later revealed a fallout with James Harden.
Joel Embiid and James Harden are back on good terms
Joel Embiid completely shut down any rumors of bad blood with James Harden, revealing the two spent the night catching up after their latest battle. Keeping it short and sweet, Embiid made it clear the love is still there, labeling Harden as one of the top three teammates he’s ever played alongside.
He said in his postgame press conference: “Me and James are great. We talked all night. He’s one of the best players, top 3 player, I’ve ever played with.”
Any love lost between James Harden and Philly disappeared real fast on the court, with Sixers fans showering him in boos at times. And things got extra spicy in the fourth when Harden ended up in a heated shoving match with former teammate Tyrese Maxey, giving the arena absolute mayhem.
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