Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers and Watford
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On Saturday night, the 76ers demonstrated what they are capable of when they share the ball — equally. Kelly Oubre Jr. needs to remain in the starting lineup. Trendon Watford keeps showing why the Sixers’ coaches and front-office executives have been raving about him.
Along with Watford, the Sixers received strong performances from the core stars, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Maxey checked in for 41 minutes. He made 50 percent of his field goals to score 31 points. He also had seven assists and four rebounds.
On Wednesday night, Watford played 23 minutes, scoring 16 points and handing out six assists. He’s making a case for more minutes and deserves to be in the rotation even when the Sixers get fully healthy. His NBA race has been one toward finding a home. In many cases, the most versatile one wins the race.
Watford, who signed with the Sixers as a free agent this summer but has been hampered by a hamstring injury, had 16 points with nine rebounds, and seven assists on Sunday.
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