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Joel Embiid Makes NBA History with 70-Point Performance

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๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ€ Unbelievable! Joel Embiid's 70-point game shakes up the NBA world. Find out more here! #JoelEmbiid #NBA

Joel Embiid made headlines in the NBA as he scored a franchise-record 70 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a sensational 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. This historic performance not only broke Wilt Chamberlain's record but also solidified Embiid as one of the top players in the league. The center's dominance in the paint left fans and analysts in awe, highlighting his MVP caliber talent. Embiid's remarkable feat places him in a prestigious group of only nine players in NBA history to score 70 or more points in a single game.

In a rare occurrence, Karl-Anthony Towns also set a franchise record with 62 points on the same day, adding to the excitement in the NBA. The dynamic duo of Embiid and Towns showcased the league's elite scoring talent in a night to remember. As basketball enthusiasts marveled at Embiid's incredible performance, the matchup between Embiid and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama added an extra layer of anticipation to the game.

Embiid's 70-point masterpiece marks a milestone in his career and the NBA history books, highlighting his exceptional skill and versatility on the court. The impact of his record-breaking game reverberates throughout the basketball community, sparking discussions and accolades for the star player. With this unforgettable performance, Joel Embiid cements his legacy as a force to be reckoned with in the world of basketball.

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Joel Embiid drops 70 points for 76ers on NBA's night of tumbling ... (The Guardian)

Joel Embiid scored a franchise-record 70 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.

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Joel Embiid erupts for 70 points to break Wilt Chamberlain's 76ers ... (NBA.com)

Joel Embiid surpasses a team standard that had stood for 57 years, becoming the 9th player to score 70 in an NBA game.

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Joel Embiid bullies Victor Wembanyama, breaks Wilt Chamberlain's ... (Yahoo Sports)

He then delivered a welcome-to-the-NBA moment for the ages courtesy of the reigning league MVP. Embiid dominated the paint on a historic Monday night while ...

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Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns set franchise records, make NBA ... (USA TODAY)

Joel Embiid set a 76ers franchise record with 70 points while Karl-Anthony Towns set the Timberwolves mark with 62 points, making NBA history.

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Joel Embiid drops 70 points as 76ers defeat Spurs: What led to the ... (The Athletic)

Embiid's 70 points were the most by any 76ers player ever, eclipsing even Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 68 for the team in 1967.

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Joel Embiid drops x, puts on masterclass in win vs. Victor ... (Liberty Ballers)

Joel Embiid was ridiculous Monday night, setting a franchise record with 70 points and leading the Sixers to a win over rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama and ...

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Joel Embiid 70-Point Game Sets New 76ers' Franchise Record (Sports Illustrated)

Ahead of the game, basketball fans were already salivating at the potential of the first matchup between Embiid and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. While ...

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Brilliant Joel Embiid scores 70 as Philadelphia 76ers down San ... (The Straits Times)

He became only the ninth player in National Basketball Association (NBA) history to score 70 points or more in a single game. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Joel Embiid scores career-high 70 points in Philadelphia 76ers' win ... (CBS News)

Joel Embiid's 70 points in the Sixers' win over the Spurs on Monday night set a franchise record for points in a single game previously held by Wilt ...

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Joel Embiid bullies Victor Wembanyama, breaks Wilt Chamberlain's 76ers record with 70 points in welcome-to-the ... (Yahoo Sports)

WHAT A HALF FOR JOEL EMBIID. 34 PTS 10 REB The highest scoring 1H of Embiid's career Spurs-Sixers | Live on NBA TV

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Joel Embiid bullies Victor Wembanyama, breaks Wilt Chamberlain's ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

He then delivered a welcome-to-the-NBA moment for the ages courtesy of the reigning league MVP. Embiid dominated the paint on a historic Monday night while ...

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Joel Embiid scores franchise-record 70 points as 76ers beat Spurs (Reuters)

Joel Embiid scored a career-high and franchise-record 70 points to go along with 18 rebounds as the host Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs ...

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Joel Embiid scores 70 points, Karl-Anthony Towns has 62 in rare ... (NBA.com)

Monday marks only the 4th time in league history that 2 players have scored 60 points or more on the same day.

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Joel Embiid's epic performance embodies new era of the NBA (Yahoo Sports)

On a night when Karl-Anthony Towns scored 62, and Kevin Durant had 43 and a killer game-winner, it was the 76ers' center who stole the show.

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NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 70 as 76ers blitz Spurs (Reuters)

Joel Embiid scored a career-high and franchise-record 70 points to go along with 18 rebounds as the host Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs ...

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid drops 70 on Spurs in win - ESPN (ESPN)

Joel Embiid had 70 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists -- a stat line that's never been done before in NBA history -- in the Sixers' 133-123 win over the ...

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Joel Embiid sets franchise record with 70 points in 76ers' win over ... (The Associated Press)

Joel Embiid scored a franchise-record 70 points, the most in the NBA this season, to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-123 victory over the San Antonio ...

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Joel Embiid bullies Victor Wembanyama, breaks Wilt Chamberlain's ... (Yahoo Sports)

He then delivered a welcome-to-the-NBA moment for the ages courtesy of the reigning league MVP. Embiid dominated the paint on a historic Monday night while ...

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Joel Embiid erupts for career-high 70 points, breaking 76ers ... (CNN)

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid had a historic scoring night on Monday, becoming only the ninth player in league history to score 70+ points as the ...

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Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns make history; Titans planning to ... (CBSSports.com)

Embiid had 70 points in a win, Towns had 62 in a loss; Tennessee to get Cincinnati's former OC.

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Joel Embiid's 70 points give him highest per-minute scoring average ... (NBA.com)

Joel Embiid's 70 points against San Antonio pushes his scoring average to 38 points per 36 minutes, the highest in NBA history.

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Joel Embiid reacts to his historic 70-point game vs. Spurs (Basketnews.com)

Joel Embiid reflects on his 70-point achievement, hopes to inspire Victor Wembanyama to break records, credits former 76ers coach Brett Brown, ...

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NBA Fans Roast Ex-Pennsylvania Governor for Ice Cold Joel Embiid ... (Sports Illustrated)

On June 26, 2014โ€”the night of the NBA draftโ€”Rendell fired off a tweet suggesting the 76ers should select Doug McDermott over Joel Embiid with the No. 3 pick.

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Joel Embiid just scored 70 points. A guide to players with most ... (USA TODAY)

Joel Embiid became the latest NBA player to reach 70 points in an NBA game. Here are the 14 times a player has scored at least 70 in a game.

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Wilt Chamberlain's nephew weighs in after Philadelphia's 76ers ... (CBS News)

Joel Embiid's record game in the Philadelphia 76ers' win over the San Antonio Spurs is still the talk of the town, and even Wilt Chamberlain's family is ...

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama might be the future, but Sixers' Joel ... (Liberty Ballers)

On a night where everyone was focused on Joel Embiid vs. Victor Wembanyama, the reigning MVP completely stole the show, dropping a franchise record 70 ...

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Joel Embiid Hopes Victor Wembanyama Breaks Historic Record, But ... (Sports Illustrated)

Fresh off his 70-point performance, the 76ers star set the bar high for the rookie with lofty praise.

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Joel Embiid scores franchise-record 70 points as 76ers beat Spurs (Reuters)

Joel Embiid scored a career-high and franchise-record 70 points to go along with 18 rebounds as the host Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs ...

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