“Wanting to rip each other’s head off”: Twitter goes berserk witnessing Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant’s heated exchange during Sixers vs Nets
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Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant once again made the headlines when Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers faced each other. This particular game between the two teams was the most hyped game since the start of the season. As it showcased every rivalry between the two from individual differences to top contenders for the MVP award. The league now has two new rivals in the eastern conference Nets and Sixers. Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid even though have respect for each other in the game were ready to rip each other’s head off as the match-up was personal for both the ends.
Every credit of this rivalry goes to James Harden. As wanting out of Brooklyn Nets to play alongside Joel Embiid he forced his way out in exchange for Ben Simmons, Andre Drummond and Seth Curry. While starting a war between the teams and also players as earlier he blamed Kyrie Irving for his departure. Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Brooklyn Nets at Well Fargo Center. The most hyped-up matchup didn’t really live up to the expectations as the Sixers fell short against the Kevin Durant led Brooklyn Nets. The final box score stands at 100-129 favoring the Brooklyn Nets.
Currently, under the leadership of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets are ranked as the 8th seed in the eastern conference with the record 34 wins and 33 losses at .507. In the game, Kevin Durant dropped 25 points, 7 assists and 14 rebounds while Kyrie Irving (22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists) and Seth Curry (24 points, 2 assists and one rebound) backed him up on all ends. The Sixers didn’t really had a chance in front of the Nets as only Joel Embiid (27 points, 2 assists and 12 rebounds) tried to step up when needed while they shut downed James Harden. Durant and Embiid also broke the internet as a viral clip of their heated exchange is loved by fans.
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Twitter reacts at Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid’s heated exchange
With one minute and eleven seconds remaining for the first quarter to end. Kevin Durant holding the post up drew a offensive foul on Joel Embiid as he pushed him off to score a bucket and cut down the 12 points big lead. After the whistle had been called the two stars went against each other as they trash-talked it out while almost wanting to rip each other off as they have been waiting for months to get the business between the two settled.
Twitter has thousands of reactions to offer for the viral clip. Since fans always love watching such heated exchanges between the stars where a new rivalry generates. Fans around the globe are excited more than ever this season as they want to see the two teams go against each other in a playoff series. Find some of many such reactions posted by fans on Twitter here below:
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