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Doc Rivers says Joel Embiid winning MVP would be a ‘feel-good thing’ for Sixers’ locker room

Embid headed into Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons ranked third in the league in scoring at 29.2 points per game. He was 10th in rebounding (10.8) and 12th in blocks (1.4).

The Sixers' Joel Embiid (center) pumps his fist after it appeared the Pelicans turned the ball over late in Friday's game. Doc Rivers said Embiid winning the MVP award would be good for the entire locker room.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid (center) pumps his fist after it appeared the Pelicans turned the ball over late in Friday's game. Doc Rivers said Embiid winning the MVP award would be good for the entire locker room.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer