{"id":56557,"date":"2023-01-27T03:52:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T03:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/27\/we-need-76ers-nets-playoff-matchup-so-embiid-can-troll-durant\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T03:52:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T03:52:13","slug":"we-want-76ers-nets-playoff-matchup-so-embiid-can-troll-durant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/27\/we-want-76ers-nets-playoff-matchup-so-embiid-can-troll-durant\/","title":{"rendered":"We want 76ers-Nets playoff matchup so Embiid can troll Durant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"sc-1eow4w5-1 eLNveM align--bleed js_marquee-assetfigure\" data-id=\"d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797\" data-recommend-id=\"image:\/\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-width=\"3376\" data-height=\"2251\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"false\">\n<div class=\"sc-1eow4w5-2 loxZOX has-data img-wrapper\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"max-width:3376px\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\" data-imagerights=\"ap\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\"><span class=\"sc-1eow4w5-0 dnhHtZ js_lightbox-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:66.7%\" class=\"sc-1eow4w5-3 lktKQM image-hydration-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_80,pg_1,q_80,w_80\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 80w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_140\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 140w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_265\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 265w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_340\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 340w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_490\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 490w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_645\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 645w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_740\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 740w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_965\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 965w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_1165\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_1315\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 1315w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_1465\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 1465w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_1600\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25em) calc(100vw - 32px),(max-width: 37.31em) calc(100vw - 32px),(min-width: 37.37em) and (max-width: 49.94em) calc(100vw - 32px),(min-width: 50em) and (max-width: 63.69em) 800px,(min-width: 63.75em) and (max-width: 85.19em) calc(66.5vw - 32px),800px\" alt=\"Keep on trollin\u2019, baby\" draggable=\"auto\" data-chomp-id=\"d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-alt=\"Keep on trollin\u2019, baby\" data-anim-src=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1ptbguh-0 hxeMec caption\">Keep on trollin\u2019, child<\/figcaption><figcaption class=\"sc-7s1ndr-0 ikKPtM has-caption\">Image<!-- -->: <!-- -->AP<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-id=\"d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797\" data-recommend-id=\"image:\/\/d4bb297928e6df6642847798c1a5d797\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-width=\"3376\" data-height=\"2251\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" class=\"js_recommend\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">We want a <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/trust-brooklyn-nets-or-philadelphia-76ers-more-1849934816&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/trust-brooklyn-nets-or-philadelphia-76ers-more-1849934816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets<\/a><\/span> sequence within the postseason. For the trolling, if not the expertise. <!-- -->These groups squared off Wednesday night time with solely <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/if-joel-embiid-thinks-philly-fans-want-him-traded-he-s-1849897622&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/if-joel-embiid-thinks-philly-fans-want-him-traded-he-s-1849897622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philly<\/a><\/span> at full power since Kevin Durant remains to be sidelined for Brooklyn. Although he wasn\u2019t on the court docket, Durant managed to make his presence felt by way of Twitter. Big shock. The two-time NBA champ took to Twitter to specific his dissatisfaction with Sixers star Joel Embiid\u2019s DX <!-- -->crotch chop, #S<!-- -->uckI<!-- -->t celebration following an acrobatic layup.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-embed\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/embed\/inset\/iframe?id=twitter-1618464063528505345&amp;autosize=1\" autoresize=\"true\" id=\"twitter-1618464063528505345\" data-recommended=\"false\" width=\"500\" height=\"159\" class=\"core-inset lazyload\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitAllowFullScreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">With each groups at full power, we\u2019d be taking a look at a chippy but hilariously immature seven-game sequence with loads of crotch-chopping and sensitivity to go round. In conserving with the late Nineteen Nineties professional wrestling theme, this matchup can be just like the D-G<!-- -->eneration X-<!-- -->Nation of Domination feud for all of the old-school WWF\/WWE followers.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sc-1bwb26k-1 fvPqJk\" id=\"h62242\">The NBA is <!-- -->reminding us of the WWF<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Those two factions weren\u2019t the primary occasion on the time however had been the very best on the cardboard some nights. The similar will be mentioned concerning the Sixers and Nets regardless of their present standings. Boston and Milwaukee (when wholesome) are seen as the category of the E<!-- -->astern C<!-- -->onference. Based on matchups, the Celtics and Bucks are the primary occasion within the E<!-- -->ast. The Sixers and Nets are good however not fairly pretty much as good because the others \u2014 becoming for the undercard<!-- -->. In \u201998, that was the story of The Rock\/NOD and Triple H\/DX. Both are excellent, however not on Stone Cold <!-- -->Steve Austin, or The Undertaker\u2019s degree. <\/p>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-15 BiRlJ\">\n<div class=\"sc-1atgi65-0 sc-1atgi65-1 bdNdA-D js_commerce-inset-permalink\" data-inset-url=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/NXBYEWNK\" data-inset-category=\"CommerceInsetMobile\">\n<p>G\/O Media might get a fee<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1atgi65-3 hMBKyp creative-type-A\"><a category=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-1atgi65-4 dxZfFS js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;CommerceInsetMobile&quot;,&quot;Click&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/kevin-durant-joel-embiid-76ers-nets-nba-playoffs-trolli-1850037253&quot;],[&quot;ns:unique&quot;,&quot;CommerceInsetMobile&quot;,&quot;Click&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/kevin-durant-joel-embiid-76ers-nets-nba-playoffs-trolli-1850037253&quot;],[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;CommerceInsetMobile&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/NXBYEWNK&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/NXBYEWNK\" data-linktype=\"[t|mod-all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1atgi65-6 gLSKws\">\n<div class=\"sc-1atgi65-10 hherpH js_lazy-image\"><picture class=\"lazy-picture\"><source media=\"all\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fill,fl_progressive,g_center,h_180,q_80,w_320\/991186d7974d707d68fe31922191e833.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Happy Head\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_264,pg_1,q_80,w_470\/991186d7974d707d68fe31922191e833.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1atgi65-12 dRyRwx\">\n<p class=\"sc-1atgi65-13 iFlqWg\"><strong>Grow those luscious locks back<\/strong><br \/><span>This proprietary, prescription-grade topical Finasteride is proven to regrow hair in just a few months.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Embiid would be on Durant\u2019s last nerve with his hip thrusting and trolling nature. Durant probably gets a kick out of it to some extent, but he\u2019s all business on the court and seems to smile rarely. Joel<!-- --> \u201c<!-- -->Troel<!-- -->\u201d is having fun most of the time while dominating in a way we haven\u2019t seen from too many big men. The bonus of trash-talking Ben Simmons for potentially seven games probably excites Embiid. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Hopefully, these teams finish the season ranked No. 2 and No. 3 in the E<!-- -->ast, so we get that second-round series. That is, if the Nets don\u2019t slip up again in the first round. Durant vs. Embiid would be comical for an entire series, and I\u2019m there for all of it. Every KD mid-range shot right down to every trolling crotch chop of Embiid\u2019s following a tough basket. Kyrie Irving and James <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/the-james-harden-and-houston-rockets-reunion-is-a-pie-i-1849932435&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/the-james-harden-and-houston-rockets-reunion-is-a-pie-i-1849932435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harden<\/a><\/span> can be afterthoughts behind Embiid, Durant, and Simmons being consistently taunted by Joel. NBA, please make this occur. Do no matter it takes, however we want this in our lives.<!-- -->\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Keep on trollin\u2019, childImage: AP We want a Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets sequence within the postseason. For the trolling, if not the expertise. These groups squared off Wednesday night time with solely Philly at full power since Kevin Durant remains to be sidelined for Brooklyn. Although he wasn\u2019t on the court docket, Durant [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":56559,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-56557","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56557"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56557\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}