Joel Embiid Picked Kevin Hart Up Like A Child Celebrating The Sixers Game 5 Win

The Philadelphia 76ers are moving on to the second round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs after a five-game series victory over the Miami Heat. While there were many tense and entertaining moments throughout the series (including the return of Meek Mill to Philadelphia), the Sixers clearly emerged as the better team. This manifested in a 13-point Game 5 victory that featured big nights from J.J. Redick, Ben Simmons and, of course, Joel Embiid.

To celebrate the wild night in the City of Brotherly Love, Embiid met up with comedian Kevin Hart following the game. Their celebration included the 7-footer picking up the entertainer like he was a child.

Embiid and Hart have produced theatrics in the past but, on this particular evening, it felt on-brand for all parties that this celebration took place. In retrospect, it is terrifying (for the rest of the NBA) to consider that Embiid was still making his way back from injury during the series and the Sixers still looked as good as they did at times.

There will certainly be time to sift through what should be a fascinating second round series as the Sixers face the winner of the Celtics-Bucks matchup. Until the pairing is set, however, the party is on in Philly. Apparently, it includes Kevin Hart in a prominent role.