With a career-high and franchise-record 70 points and 18 rebounds, Joel Embiid led the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is guarded by the San Antonio Spurs. | Image Credit: AFP
With a career-high and franchise-record 70 points and 18 rebounds, Joel Embiid led the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.
The current MVP, Joel Embiid, joined Wilt Chamberlain (twice) and Allen Iverson as the only players in Philadelphia franchise history to score at least 60 points in a single game.
Embiid eclipsed Chamberlain’s previous franchise record of 68 points, which was achieved against the Chicago Bulls on December 16, 1967.
coveted first overall selection For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points. Tre Jones and Julian Champagnie each finished with 22, Devin Vassell added 22, and Jeremy Sochan added 14.
