Sixers big man Joel Embiid ties his career-high with a 50-point spectacle against the Orlando Magic, playing 27-minutes.
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The Sixers defeated the Magic 123-110, with Joel Embiid putting up an MVP-level performance. The Philly big man tied his career-high, scoring 50-points. His performance also included 12-rebounds and 3-blocks. Embiid was 17-for-23 from the field and 15-for-17 from the free-throw line.
The Sixers center had 20-points in the first quarter and 23-points in the third quarter. Embiid played only 58 seconds in the fourth quarter. The Magic led at halftime 57-47, courtesy of Mo Bamba’s career-high 32-points, which included seven 3-pointers.
However, Embiid would go nuclear in the third quarter of the game. The Philadelphia team is playing impressive basketball despite not having their point guard Ben Simmons available. Currently, the 5th seed in the eastern conference and a +500 team.
Embiid’s performance against the Magic has strengthened his case for the MVP, coupled with his recent stretch of 8 games with at least 30-points.
NBA Twitter reacts to Joel Embiid dropping a 50-point double-double.
Embiid’s streak of 30-point games came to an end against the Celtics lately, but the Sixers won that game. The Cameroon native was one game away from making franchise history, breaking a record he now shares with Wilt Chamberlain and Allen Iverson.
NBA Twitter had the following reactions to the Sixers superstar tying his career-high, scoring 50-points.
It’s evident that Embiid will go down as one of the greatest players in Sixers franchise history. The 27-year old is one of the most skilled big men the league has ever seen.
