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Here’s What Twitter is Saying About the Knicks-76ers Game
With last night’s blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, New York fans are pumped up for the Knicks-76ers game on Saturday. The Knicks were one of the best teams in the NBA last year and finished as the fourth seed, but they’ve struggled this year and are in danger of missing the playoffs. Here’s what Twitter is saying about the game.
Derrick Rose was sorely missed in last night’s loss to Milwaukee Bucks
Derrick Rose was sorely missing last night in the Detroit Pistons’ loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Rose left the game with a right knee contusion with just one minute to play, and the Pistons were without their leading scorer. With two point guards on two-way contracts, the Pistons are already thin at the point guard position. While Josh Jackson and Devin Booker are likely to start, the Pistons will be sorely lacking Derrick Rose in the starting lineup.
Rose had a strong performance last night, scoring 23 points and grabbing eight rebounds. He also contributed four assists and two steals. His only turnover was his own. The Knicks were already down by 14 in the first half, and Derrick Rose subbed in with the game in hand with a teammate down. Rose scored a clutch jumper and made a big impact.
Embiid’s tweets
Embiid’s recent Twitter rant appears to be an attempt to address the trade chatter surrounding Simmons, but it has many other interpretations as well. Although Simmons has reportedly told the Sixers he has no interest in returning, Embiid’s “defense” of Simmons doesn’t mean much considering the Sixers’ recent receipts. The Sixers have been a disappointment this postseason, and fans shouldn’t place the blame on one player.
The 76ers’ loss to the Miami Heat led to a heightened media reaction. Some people even began to imagine Embiid heading to Miami. Others began crying all over Twitter. A picture of Embiid’s face was also posted. After several hours of teasing Embiid’s haters, he threw shade at his former teammates.
Jimmy Butler’s relationship with Embiid
The Philadelphia 76ers have recently criticized Jimmy Butler for his behavior during his time in Philly. Although it is no secret that Butler has been critical of Joel Embiid, the former Indiana Pacer has maintained a close relationship with the team captain. Butler has expressed his admiration for Embiid and said that he helped him become a better leader and player. The pair has been on good terms for the past two years, and their relationship has improved considerably.
While the two players were not on good terms during the final months of the season, Butler and Embiid remained close after he signed with the Heat. The two players have remained in touch with each other and have met during playoffs. Butler and Embiid’s relationship may be more complicated than initially thought, but their rivalry will only strengthen their bond. In addition, the 76ers’ chemistry was apparent, which is something that would have been impossible if the players were playing on the same team.
Derrick Rose’s tweets
Following the New York Knicks-76ers game, fans of both teams are buzzing about one of Derrick Rose’s recent tweets. In a tweet posted to Twitter, Rose talks about the game and how he missed the previous game due to family problems. A few minutes later, he is back in the lineup. But the Knicks didn’t have a good night for Derrick Rose, who shot 11 of 16 shots and finished with a negative plus-minus in 32 minutes.
The NBA MVP’s absence from the game has raised questions among teammates. Rose had gone MIA prior to Monday’s Pelicans game and was surrounded by rumors. Only Joakim Noah, a Knicks guard, said Rose was fine but would not discuss the details of the conversation. The Knicks’ Twitter account responded to a Daily News inquiry but did not provide any additional information.
Derrick Rose’s relationship with Embiid
Derrick Rose has been a popular topic of conversation after he vented about his relationship with Isaiah Embiid during the Knick-76ers game. Rose is the Sixers’ best player but has been dealing with several injuries, most recently an orbital fracture. Now, it looks like he’s heading into the 2015-16 NBA season with tunnel vision.
The Chicago Bulls are a likely destination for Rose, as the Bulls were one of the teams to pursue him during the 2011-12 NBA season. While Rose is still in his prime, he isn’t fully committed to winning a title this season. His new contract, however, will be worth $15 million. If Rose signs with the Knicks, he can expect to start averaging around 20 points a game in the Eastern Conference.
