Al Horford’s prowess in containing Sixers standout Joel Embiid is explained by the Celtics.

Al Horford’s prowess in containing Sixers standout Joel Embiid is explained by the Celtics.

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has faced competition from Boston Celtics big man Al Horford for a considerable amount of time. To the best of his ability, the Celtics have utilized Horford’s intelligence and toughness to minimize Embiid and make a difference on defense.

Horford was Embiid’s main defender in Boston’s 88-87 victory over the Sixers on December 1 at the TD Garden, and he limited him to just 3-for-17 shooting. Embiid has been clearly on the rise ever since, and he was named December’s Player of the Month. In his second game versus Boston on December 20, the big guy scored 41 points despite not having Horford in the lineup.

In addition, he has just finished eight games in a row with 30 or more points. The experienced Horford will face a difficult opponent in Embiid, even though he will be playing in their third meeting in Philadelphia on Friday.

Ime Udoka, the Celtics coach, stated that they are “using his veteran experience and knowledge.” “He’s faced him in a significant number of postseason series. Joel went 3-for-17 in his first game against us, and to be fair, he missed a few easy baskets that he usually would have made. Still, kudos to Al and the rest of the squad. We are in Philadelphia together.

Embiid’s current play suggests that it won’t be Horford alone. The big guy will have to contend with Robert Williams III, Horford, and an array of.

One guy won’t ever be the only one, Udoka continued. “I believe he excels at taking things away. He needs the support and assistance of the team. He’ll be putting in his all. Joel can’t be stopped by one player alone, not with his current form and quality of play. He has demonstrated that, but I believe we have large men and capable individuals who can pursue him and throw him off-balance. That is the strategy.

On Friday, the Sixers and the Celtics will tip off at the Wells Fargo Center at 7 p.m. EST.

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