Tonight’s season opener at The Center was off to a quick, loud start and carried into a tight, contested loss. Let’s take a look at some highlights:
Dario Saric’s pregame schedule gives him some real Man of the People cred:
And Joel Embiid was getting INTO it pre-game:
Ryan Howard rang the ceremonial bell before the on-court projection:
Joel Embiid’s first mixup with Steven Adams was not friendly:
Dario got an incredibly loud chant at the foul line:
Dario hit his first NBA shot:
And Embiid’s:
Russell Westbrook got the double bird from a fan who was kicked out:
Followed up quickly by his first block:
And his first three, later in the game:
Sam Hinkie is gone, but not forgotten:
Fans didn’t really care for the Desiigner halftime show:
Embiid doing work in the post:
Sergio Rodriguez reminded people he’s here too:
After taking a hard foul, Joel Embiid got “MVP” chants from the crowd:
JoJo, smooth as hell:
“He can’t guard me”:
Tight game, clutch bucket:
To tie the game late:
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A chasedown block:
And Embiid ended his first career game by shaking the hands of the refs: