Joel Embiid led the 76ers to narrow win over the Raptors (104-101) which gave Philadelphia a commanding 3-0 lead in the first round series. The Cameroonian center had team-high 33 points along with 13 rebounds.

His performance prompted a message of recognition by Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The five-time NBA champion described Embiid as playing like the MVP of the NBA.

“Joel Embiid has been playing like the MVP of the league and he had another big night in Toronto! He hit the game winning three to lead his Sixers to a 104-101 victory over the Raptors,” Johnson tweeted.