“At this rate, Joel Embiid will become the greatest player in Philly history!”: NBA Twitter applauds the Sixers MVP as he drops 31/15/10 vs Rockets, joins Wilt Chamberlain in an impressive franchise feat

Advait Jajodia | 04/01/2022
“Joel Embiid is the best clutch scorer in the NBA!”: How the Sixers MVP candidate has trumped the likes of LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan in clutch-time scoring

Joel Embiid was impressive in the Sixers 133-113 win over the Rockets, dropping a 31-point, 15-rebounds, and 10-assists triple-double.

With Ben Simmons sidelined for the 2021-2022 campaign, a lot of the team’s load has fallen onto the shoulders of Joel Embiid. And even though the Sixers did go through their fair share of injuries and COVID scares, behind the leadership of their Cameroonian big man, they have had a solid >.500 20-16 record, placing them 6th in the Eastern Conference.

After missing out most of November because of the league’s health and safety protocols, JoJo has had quite an incredible performance in December. And has entered the new year with the same momentum. Playing against a shorthanded Washington Wizards team, Embiid was absolutely clinical.

Seeing only 29:47 minutes of action, Joel dropped a huge 31-point, 15-rebounds, and 10-assists triple-double helping the Sixers grab a 20-point victory, winning their 4th straight game in a row.

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NBA Twitter reacts as Joel Embiid records a dominant triple-double

JoJo’s performance against Houston was his 6th 30-point game in 7 games and has been averaging a staggering 33.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 4.1 assists during that period. Recording the 3rd triple-double of his career, Embiid is only the 2nd center in franchise history to record 3 triple-doubles. Unsurprisingly, Wilt Chamberlain with 8 triple-doubles, tops that list.

As soon as the stat went viral on social media, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

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Leading the clutch in points scored, Joel Embiid has been playing on an MVP level. During this season, he has been averaging 26.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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