Joel Embiid against the Cavs. Feb 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after making a basket and getting fouled against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitchell Leff-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia 76ers have recently been in the news for their giant trade with the Brooklyn Nets to nab James Harden, but one of their previously-existing players wound up on the highlight reel Saturday. That would be Philadelphia center Joel Embiid, who came up with an amazing dunk in the Sixers’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Philadelphia forward Georges Niang grabbed a rebound off a missed free throw from Embiid, then passed it back out to Embiid, who crashed the lane and threw down a thunderous dunk over Cavaliers’ center Jarrett Allen:

That is a remarkable dunk, and a remarkable poster. And it was just part of a great night for Embiid, who posted 40 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a 103-93 win. But this dunk definitely stood out amongst this game’s highlights.

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