The Sixers needed something, anything, to fix their brutal skid, and in the end it came from an unlikely source: Furkan Korkmaz.
The third-year wing had an unreal Friday night against the Grizzlies, going off for 34 points (including seven threes!) in a much-needed comfortable win at home.
But Korkmaz's best performances may have come after the game.
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The 22-year-old began by telling NBC Sports Philadelphia's Serena Winters that he was just "made it rain" out there during his postgame interview, a hilarious way to phrase his huge night.
And then, after ringing the bell in the locker room, Korkmaz unleashed a new catchphrase that Sixers fans will probably get tattooed on their bodies if the team can turn this season around.
Asked to break the team down, Korkmaz inspired his teammates once more: "Talk that s*** on three!"
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Two seasons ago, Korkmaz scored just 23 points in 80 minutes and felt like an afterthought.
On Friday night, after dropping 34 points and bringing the Wells Fargo Center to its collective feet, Korkmaz had plenty to smile - and swear - about.
The kid is just fun.
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