Historic: Joel Embiid scored 70 points and broke an NBA record

Historic: Joel Embiid scored 70 points and broke an NBA record

The Cameroonian center from Philadelphia had a consecrating night and broke a historic record in the franchise. He looks at his 70 points one by one.

The pivot of the Philadelphia Sixers, Joel Embiidscored last night 70 points in his team’s victory against San Antonio Spurs by 133-123marking a scoring record in franchise history of the NBA.

The intern born in Cameroon29, surpassed the mark set by the legendary Wilt Chamberlainwho specified 68 points in a meeting in the season 1967. In addition, he established this mark just on the night that marked the 18th anniversary of the unforgettable 81 points of Kobe Bryanthis idol.

The sensational day of the star of the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center stadium included successes in 23-39 in doubles, 1-2 in triples and 21-23 in freecompleting the remarkable task by taking 18 rebounds and adding 5 assists.

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The photo of Joel Embiid imitating Wilt Chamberlain

The photo of Joel Embiid imitating Wilt Chamberlain

Embiid He has an average of 36.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game so far this season, and was chosen as the “Most Valuable Player” (MVP) in the regular stage of the period 2022-2023.

In the SpursMeanwhile, the French pivot also excelled Victor Wembayamawho finished with a balance of 33 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 28 minutes.

Positions in the NBA

In the Eastern Conference Boston is the leader with 34-10, followed by Milwaukee 30-13, Philadelphia 29-13, Cleveland 26-15 and New York 26-17;

While in the Western Conference Minnesota leads 30-13, Oklahoma with 29-13, Denver 30-14, LA Clippers 27-14 and Phoenix 25-18.

Source: Ambito

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