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The Philadelphia 76ers center returned from a nine-game absence after testing positive for Covid-19 and posted 42 points and 14 rebound in 45 minutes during a double-overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After the game, he spoke about his experience.
"That jawn hit me hard," he said as he smiled. I thought I wouldn't make it.
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I thought I was going to die. It was really bad.
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The bout with COVID-19 was worse than he thought.
He played as many minutes as he did Saturday.
He played the entire third quarter and both overtime periods. The first 3:40 of the fourth was when he went to the bench.
Karl- Anthony Towns lost eight family members to COVID-19, including his mother, and he battled with Embiid on the court.
The Minnesota big man spoke to reporters after the game. He and Embiid have a rivalry on the court, but that was put to the side as Towns shared his experiences with the Philly center.
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Karl- Anthony Towns talked to his friend, the Philadelphia center, about how to overcome Covid.
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We've had our thing for a while, but this is bigger than basketball. That is bigger than what we have. I've seen it kill people. I'm glad he's on the other side.
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The 76ers will play the Magic on Monday.
