Joel Embiid Silences Haters After Overtime Victory vs Ja Morant’s Grizzlies: “They Hate the Process”

Published 01/31/2022, 11:39 PM EST

The Memphis Grizzlies took on the Philadelphia 76ers in a clash worth remembering. The overtime thriller saw young stars from both sides step up and deliver on the big stage. However, the Sixers came out on top against the hot Grizzlies. Moreover, they did it all without their best player, Joel Embiid. After the game, the big man had a few words for the haters.

Wrapping up the overtime win over Memphis, Embiid took to Twitter to express his emotions.

THEY HATE THE PROCESS but We will keep thriving….. Great Dub!! HELL YEAA
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) February 1, 2022

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With the loss of their point guard, Ben Simmons, the Sixers were in a tough spot. However, this season they have truly showcased their depth and overall skill set to the league. And this win over Memphis was a statement as they did it all without Embiid.

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Going up against the Grizzlies was never going to be an easy task for the Sixers. With the two giants going at it, it was a dogfight, to say the least. Tyrese Maxey once again saved the day for Philadelphia in the absence of Embiid. On the other hand, Ja Morant proved why he is an All-Star starter, and a serious candidate for the MVP this season.

While Embiid watched the game up close, he sent a message on Twitter to silence all the haters after the game. He said, “They hate the process but we will keep thriving…”

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Going to war without Embiid, the Sixers were in for a mammoth effort. And Maxey answered the call. He delivered a masterclass going off for 33 points, 8 assists, and 4 blocks. Tobias Harris was not far off either as he ended the game with 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Andre Drummond added a monster double, putting up 16 points and 23 rebounds. They improve to 31-19 for the season.

Ja Morant did not miss a beat as he put up yet another show-stopper performance. He sent the game to overtime while finishing the night with 37 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Sophomore guard, Desmond Bane, also had himself a night with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. Big man Jaren Jackson Jr. gave the Grizzlies 18 points and 7 rebounds. However, it wasn’t enough to seal the deal as free throws hurt them.

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.

Joel Embiid Silences Haters After Overtime Victory vs Ja Morant’s Grizzlies: “They Hate the Process”

Joel Embiid and the process works

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