NBA Twitter reacts to 76ers beating Bulls despite Joel Embiid’s injury

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up a rather easy 116-91 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night to begin a four-game road trip. They jumped to a 23-1 lead as they had the right mindset entering the contest. The Bulls couldn't match up, and Philadelphia led by as many as 31.

De’Anthony Melton had a huge night, leading the Sixers with 25 points and three steals. Tyrese Maxey had 21 points, five rebounds and four assists. Tobias Harris had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. On the other end, the Sixers held the Bulls to 6-for-25 shooting from deep.

However, the story afterward was the health of Joel Embiid. The big fella didn't play in the second half due to what ended up being right mild calf tightness. He had 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in 16 minutes. Coach Doc Rivers said they expect him to play on Friday when the Sixers take on the Golden State Warriors.

NBA Twitter gave its best reactions to the night for the Sixers:

Joel Embiid was seen holding his leg with 2:22 left in first quarter but he played in second quarter

🎥 @NBCSPhilly @JohnMPiazza pic.twitter.com/l9MARHo7bh

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 23, 2023

Sixers beat the Bulls 116-91 in Chicago.

Joel Embiid stayed in the locker room for the second half with "Mild right calf tightness".

First it was reported it was due to the score.

— The Phifth Quarter (@The_PhifthQ) March 23, 2023

Joel Embiid leading the fast break. He's 7 feet tall. pic.twitter.com/FPDTBxFAJV

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) March 23, 2023

Mild right calf tightness for Joel Embiid, who is expected to play Friday in Golden State. Embiid did not appear for the entire second half.

The Sixers beat Chicago, 116-91 (I have no idea why I mess up the score every time). They are are 49-23.

— Rich Hofmann (@rich_hofmann) March 23, 2023

De'Anthony Melton tonight🔥

– 25 PTS– 4 REB– 4 AST– 3 STL– 1 BLK– 8/16 FG– 4/9 3P

Mr. Do Something!! pic.twitter.com/QijkYVW3fp

— Jacob Moreno (@Jacobmorenonba) March 23, 2023

De’Anthony Melton tonight:

– 25 pts– 4 reb – 4 ast– 50/44/83 %

Easy W #Sixers pic.twitter.com/qgO3ijNxyO

— 215muse (@215muse) March 23, 2023

Long pass ➡️ long bucket.

De'Anthony Melton hits a three to cash his first basket prop at +1000 on @PointsBetUSA! pic.twitter.com/Tcxpt9RjGr

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) March 23, 2023

Lost in the craziness: another awesome De'Anthony Melton game tonight. Now has 13 threes and 14 steals across his last four. Whatever funk he was in earlier this year, he's way out of it.

— Andrew Unterberger (@AUgetoffmygold) March 23, 2023

Thank you @dmorey for the gift of De’Anthony Melton

— J🐐 (@SixersJustin) March 23, 2023

another one for @TyreseMaxey. 😤 pic.twitter.com/xzSU74gJ7h

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 23, 2023

Sixers up 73-43 in second

Tyrese Maxey 4-5 from three

Sixers shooting 55% from three pic.twitter.com/m7SCHzUvVX

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 23, 2023

When Joel Embiid sees the extra body, he's getting off it quick

I think playing more with Tyrese Maxey is not only adding their best player off the catch, but just more reassurance to Embiid and his game pic.twitter.com/RhDNsmBOY4

— Jackson Lloyd (@JacksonLloydNBA) March 23, 2023

Tobias Harris tonight:

20 PTS9 REB8 AST+40 (!!)

The first 76ers player to have multiple +40 games since 2000. pic.twitter.com/MLy1YtTIkP

— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 23, 2023

7 makes on 8 attempts from the foul line were both season-highs for Tobias Harris, who enjoyed the increased responsibility and delivered on the opportunity with Harden out (and Embiid exiting after halftime). 8 assists were 1 shy of a season-high.

— Philly Fast Break (@PhillyFastBreak) March 23, 2023

Tobias Harris (@tobias31) tonight thus far (early in Q3):

18 PTS / 6 REB / 6 AST5-8 fg / 3-5 3fg / 5-6 FT

👀

— Lauren Rosen (@LaurenMRosen) March 23, 2023

Tobias Harris helped lead the way for the Sixers' dub and plenty of bet slips tonight:

Over 14.5 PTS ✅Over 6.5 REB ✅ pic.twitter.com/yTu592Lddq

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) March 23, 2023

Tobias Harris led the way in the Sixers blowout road win vs. the Bulls 🔥

20 points9 rebounds8 assists

5-of-9 FG3-of-5 3PT7-of-8 FT pic.twitter.com/GDprHjJAOb

— Sixers Nation (@SixersNationCP) March 23, 2023

Tobias Harris : 20 points (5-9 shooting, 3-5 from 3 & 7-8 from the FT line), 9 rebounds & 8 assists in 34 minutes pic.twitter.com/yFheGtG0lc

— Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) March 23, 2023

Tobias harris tonight

33 Minute20 Point9 Rebound8 AssistFG 5-9 55.6%3P 3-5 60%FT 7-8 87.5%+/- 40‼️ pic.twitter.com/4h6uRDVTHK

— 丹生ちゃん頑張れBot (@DASUKUNNaomiku) March 23, 2023

Tobias Harris tonight:

20 PTS9 REB8 AST3-5 3P pic.twitter.com/PwGp8NyPyl

— Ball Muse (@BallMuse23) March 23, 2023

Sixers came in with a good adjustment after losing to the Bulls on Monday.

They're constantly targeting Coby White, (using wedge roll & having Tobi flip the angle of the screen), trying to get him on Tobias Harris. pic.twitter.com/3TWiiXOGli

— Steph Noh (@StephNoh) March 23, 2023

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