-The Sixers tied up their playoff series with Toronto, 1-1. Jimmy butler again came up big in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points in the final quarter. Now Philadelphia has home court advantage with the series coming to the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.
Joel Embiid only scored 12 points last night. He was a game time decision because he was sick before the game with stomach problems. Apparently he ate junk food recently which didn't agree with him. Embiid is young but if he wants a long career he may need to start eating better. Where is Pat Croce when we need him?
Coach Brett Brown made the needed adjustments, especially defensively. He may be saving his job in this series.
- The Eagles picked up the fifth year option on Carson Wentz. There's no doubt, especially after letting Nick Foles walk, the Birds want to keep Wentz long term, but before they commit to a big contract they want to see how healthy he is. So I wouldn't expect a contract extension until the season begins or even after.
I liked the Eagles' draft but not sure I would've drafted a quarterback in the fifth round. Why not a safety or linebacker, positions of need and positions they did not address earlier in the draft.
- The Phillies start a brief two game series with the Tigers tonight. Vince Valasquez starts. The Phils are two games ahead in National League East , the only team in the division with a record over .500.
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