Following a heartbreaking loss in Game 2 of their first-round series against the New York Knicks, Joel Embiid, the star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, remained resolute in his belief that his team would ultimately prevail in the series.
Embiid, speaking from the visitors’ locker room at Madison Square Garden, expressed unwavering confidence in the 76ers’ ability to bounce back. “We’re good,” he affirmed. “We’re going to win this series.”
Despite the disappointment of squandering a late lead, Embiid emphasized the team’s determination to rectify their mistakes and emerge victorious. “We know what we got to fix,” he asserted. “We are the better team. We are going to keep fighting.”
The game took a dramatic turn in the final moments, with the 76ers experiencing a series of unfortunate events. Despite their grievances over the officiating and missed opportunities, Embiid remained steadfast in his belief in the team’s resilience.
A spokesperson for the 76ers revealed plans to file a complaint with the league regarding the officiating and the Knicks’ inclusion of referee statistics in their game notes. However, Embiid made it clear that their focus remained on overcoming the deficit in the series.
In the face of adversity, Embiid and the 76ers maintained an unwavering belief in their ability to emerge victorious. “We are going to win this,” Embiid declared confidently, reflecting the team’s defiant spirit as they prepared to return home for Game 3.
