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The big man didn't have a problem revealing what he said after the 76ers defeated the Raptors 112-97 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.
When asked what he said, he said to stop b---hing about calls. I feel like every foul was legit and should have been more.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReportJoel Embiid and Nick Nurse had words for each other at the end of the game. pic.twitter.com/6JihHL5d9A
NBC Sports Philadelphia @NBCSPhillyJoel Embiid explains what he told Nick Nurse at the end of Game 2 👀😅 pic.twitter.com/tUToBrJdlx
Nurse said that he might have to continue to be physical with Embiid, as he told him that he was going to keep knocking down free throws. Philadelphia was up 2-0 in the series with 31 points and 11 rebounds from Embiid, who finished 12-of-14 from the charity stripe.
Toronto came out with a physical approach after dropping the first game of the series, as Embiid shot 12 free throws in the first quarter.
It was not possible for the visitors to get any help since Embiid didn't draw as many fouls later in the contest.
The Raptors won the first quarter 33-32. The game was never in doubt because they were down 15 at halftime.
All five of the 76ers' starters scored in double figures, with Harris and Maxey impressing in supporting roles.
Even though James Harden had a quiet 14 points on 3-of-9 shooting with six rebound, six assists and three steals, Philadelphia had little trouble. When he finds his rhythm as a shooter, the Raptors will have to deal with him.
Gary Trent Jr. played just 10 minutes because of an illness, and Toronto was without Scottie Barnes because of an ankle injury. OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam all scored at least 20 points.
The story will change when the series shifts to Ontario for Games 3 and 4 because the overmatched frontcourt of Embiid and others couldn&t do anything but foul.
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