Great win tonight and on a b2b #MVBIID

Tobias with a quiet 24 he's gotta keep up the scoring with Embiid on the court

Batum's defense and 3 point shooting are so underrated

Great win tonight, pulls Embiid much closer to b2b MVP

but obviously we have to ask the question, is he going to dodge playing in Denver like he always dodges elevation games?

if he wants to win b2b MVP he has to play enough games so its a fair question

Batum has been HUGE as a role player added to the lineup

His passing is the key too. Difference between PJ Tucker and Batum, is that Batum is a really good passer and his entry passes are legit getting Embiid the ball.

Great point. He's been such a pleasant surprise all around for the role he's being asked to play

Good morning after watching Embiid give Jokic THAT WORK once again.

And to think people had the nerve to suggest Embiid dodged this guy. He would love to play him every night LMAO. Ez work 🤣

people suggested Embiid dodges Jokic when it is convenient for him. Embiid plays games like this where he has the comfort of a home whistle

it's been proven Embiid hides from elevation games and marquee matchups on a b2b if its a road game

Embiid does play marquee matchups on a b2b if its a home game

Embiid just played on a b2b and made light work of Jokic, again.

Embiid 6-2 all-time vs Jokic.

Last 3 matchups vs Jokic:

41/7/10 (last night)
47/18/5 (last season)
34/9/4 (2022)

The home court advantage only does so much. We just have to face the facts that in h2h Embiid is simply too much for Jokic.

Embiid selectively plays b2b games

Potential elevation games in Embiid's career: 20
Games played at elevation over Embiid's career: 5

We can split this into two different categories:
Category 1: Extended injury absence
Category 2: Selective sitting


Category 2, Exhibit A:
Embiid plays @Portland, plays 34 minutes
Rest Day
Embiid skips @Denver
Embiid plays next game

Dodge Count: 1

Category 2, Exhibit B:
Embiid plays @San Antonio, plays 37 minutes
TWO Rest Days
Embiid skips @Denver
TWO Rest Days
Embiid plays next game

Dodge Count: 2

Category 2, Exhibit C:
Embiid plays @Sacramento, plays 29 minutes
TWO Rest Days
Embiid skips @Utah
Embiid plays next game

Dodge Count: 3

Category 2, Exhibit D:
Embiid plays @Indiana, plays 28minutes
THREE Rest Days
Embiid skips @Utah
Rest Day
Embiid plays next game

Dodge Count: 4

Category 2, Exhibit E:
Embiid plays @Phoenix, plays 36 minutes
Rest Day
Embiid skips @Utah
Rest Day
Embiid plays next game

Dodge Count: 5

He missed 25% of all elevation games with Category 2 (remember, strategic rest days - meaning he could have selected the game prior or after to do it)

You do realize Embiid isn't the one who has selected rest days, etc....right?

I've seen you suggest some wild things but this takes the cake.

I realize last nights game is Embiid's NBA Finals. I'd be shocked if he plays in Denver later this season, but ofc that isn't a fault of Embiid