76ers' Joel Embiid: Regresses severely in finale

Embiid posted 15 points (5-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 38 minutes during Sunday's 112-88 loss to the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Game 7 did not go Philly's way, and a tepid outing from Embiid was a critical factor. Embiid's frustration with Boston's early lead was clearly visible, and the 2022-23 NBA MVP effectively threw in the towel in the fourth quarter, exhibiting minimal effort. Embiid finished the postseason with averages of 23.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks over nine games -- well below his regular-season numbers.