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Joel Embiid disappointed by display in Raptors defeat

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid admits his own performances have not been up to standard in recent games.
Embiid managed just 10 points in the Sixers 113-102 loss to Toronto Raptors this week and has scored just 41 in total in Philly’s last three.

The 24-year-old is the second highest scorer in the NBA this season, behind only Golden State Warriors’ All-Star forward Kevin Durant, but Embiid feels his levels have dropped of late. “I suck.

I wasn’t making anything,” said Embiid as he reflected on his display against Toronto.

“In fact, in the past few games, I’ve been so trash. I have got to figure that part out if I want to help the team win some games.”

The Sixers have genuine aspirations of reaching the NBA Finals this season but have to work out a way to down their main rivals if they are to challenge for a Championship.

Philly have lost to all their main Eastern Conference rivals having been beaten by Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto, twice, and their road record of 4-8 will also be a concern for coach Brett Brown.

The Sixers have a chance to bounce back and improve on their away record at Detroit Pistons on Friday night and they can be backed at 1.70 to claim a win.

Philadelphia are 1.80 with a -1.5 handicap, while Detroit are 2.20 to secure a victory.

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