Embiid: I don't know what's wrong the last couple games, but he had a great year for the 64 games he played. He went over 30 minutes in 52 of those games, and had four 40+ minute games. He had to play to the end against some bad teams to ensure the Sixers got wins while the new guys adjusted to the system. Was dominant in the last three games vs. Brooklyn and at times during the current series. I wouldn't make to much of this week even if he gets punked again tonight
Simmons: Is obviously not a typical guard. Extremely frustrating to have such a key player offer absolutely nothing on the offensive end. I think he's done all he can to defend Kawhi who has been superhuman - there's no way that hasn't detracted from his offense this series. Only a handful of teams have enough size/athleticism to take him out of the offense despite his lack of shooting. He terrorizes most defenses with his passing, penetration and speed. But the last two years in round two of the playoffs, he's been shut down.
In short, I get that people have "process fatigue" hearing about these guys but they aren't as bad as the internet nor Bill Simmons would have you believe. Ben is 22, Joel is 24 - very few players that age are still getting minutes at all right now.