NBA: Joel Embiid kept shouting 'you can't guard me' at Andre Drummond

Joel Embiid and Pistons center Andre Drummond have a competitive history that has mostly been owned by Embiid.

The Sixers big man averages 27.8 points and 9.8 rebounds to Drummond's 13 and 12 in their head-to-head matchups. It's gotten to the point where Embiid openly claims that Drummond can't guard him.

He waited little time to remind Drummond about that on Tuesday - and he did so often.

Following each basket against Drummond, Embiid would shout "you know you can't guard me." It was audible on the game broadcast.

He even convinced the officials to hit Drummond with a second technical despite the obvious flop.

After the game, Embiid boasted that he owns "a lot of real estate" in Drummond's head. Drummond responded with his own tweet to brag about the Pistons' win and take a jab at Embiid's flop.

In the individual matchup, Embiid had the edge once again. He had a near triple-double with 33 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. Drummond had 14 points on 6 of 20 shooting.

But this is a rivalry that is really just getting started - they only have four head-to-head matchups. And it's already this heated. The two won't have to wait long to meet again, either. The Sixers and Pistons will have a rematch on Nov. 3 in Philadelphia.

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