Joel Embiid made history by scoring a career-high 70 points, breaking the Philadelphia 76ers’ single-game record previously held by Wilt Chamberlain.
He also set a new record by collecting 18 rebounds and making 21 of 23 free throw attempts.
This remarkable performance overshadowed the debut of Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, who scored 33 points.
70-PIECE FOR EMBIID 😱
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“Congrats on a career night @JoelEmbiid!! #70piece,” former NBA center Pau Gasol wrote on X.
The basketball world, including former NBA center Pau Gasol, celebrated Embiid’s achievement, placing him among the elite ranks of NBA legends.
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