Joel Embiid scores 70 as 76ers dominate Spurs in NBA
January 22, 2024 – 11:51 PM PST
Joel Embiid dominates with 70 points in historic win
Embiid, the reigning Most Valuable Player, became the third player in Philadelphia franchise history to produce at least 60 points in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain (three occasions) and Allen Iverson.
Embiid surpassed Chamberlain’s previous franchise mark of 68 points, set on Dec. 16, 1967, at the Chicago Bulls.
Prized No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points for the Spurs. Devin Vassell added 22, Jeremy Sochan contributed 14, Doug McDermott had 13 and Julian Champagnie and Tre Jones each finished with 12.
Hornets 128, Timberwolves 125
Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller lead Charlotte’s comeback
Towns scored 62 points to break his own franchise record for the Timberwolves. But he missed his final 3-point attempt in the final second of regulation, failing to force overtime.
Charlotte trailed by 15 points at the start of the fourth quarter. The Hornets outscored the Timberwolves 36-18 in the final period to earn their 10th win of the season.
Suns 115, Bulls 113
Kevin Durant’s clutch shot seals the win for Phoenix
Durant scored a season-high 43 points to reach 40 for the second straight game as the Suns won their sixth consecutive game. Bradley Beal scored 18 points for Phoenix, and Devin Booker added 16.
DeMar DeRozan missed a contested 3-point attempt as time expired, leaving the Bulls with their ninth straight head-to-head loss against Phoenix. Coby White had 26 points, matched his career high of 10 rebounds and had nine assists while DeRozan scored 21 points for Chicago.
Bucks 122, Pistons 113
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double leads Milwaukee to victory
Khris Middleton had 26 points and Damian Lillard, who tossed in a season-high 45 points in the Bucks’ 141-135 win on Saturday, added 17 points and eight assists. Milwaukee has won 21 of the past 22 regular-season meetings with the Pistons, including the past nine matchups.
Marcus Sasser led Detroit with 23 points. Isaiah Stewart had 19 points, eight rebounds and five blocks, while Jaden Ivey added 17 points.
Cavaliers 126, Magic 99
Jarrett Allen sets franchise record in Cleveland’s blowout win
Allen surpassing Elmore Smith and Andre Drummond — with whom Allen was tied with for the Cavaliers’ double-double mark coming into the night — provided the only drama of the second half in a wire-to-wire, lopsided affair.
Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 18 points and six assists. Franz Wagner, playing his second consecutive game since returning from an ankle sprain that sidelined him the previous eight, scored 17 points.
Grizzlies 108, Raptors 100
Jaren Jackson Jr. leads Memphis to victory
Luke Kennard added 19 points for the Grizzlies, who had lost their previous two games. Vince Williams Jr. supplied 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Scottie Barnes had 22 points, 12 rebounds and six blocked shots for the Raptors, who have lost three straight. RJ Barrett recorded 29 points and nine rebounds.
Celtics 119, Mavericks 110
Jayson Tatum’s dominant performance lifts Boston over Dallas
Tatum shot 11 of 21 from the field as the Celtics won for the fifth time in six games. Jaylen Brown added 34 points for the Celtics, who received 17 points from Jrue Holiday.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 33 points, a season-high 18 rebounds and 13 assists. Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. had 20 for Dallas, which took its third loss in four games.
Kings 122, Hawks 107
Harrison Barnes leads Sacramento to victory
Domantas Sabonis contributed a game-high 21 rebounds, 14 points, six assists and two steals to the win, which allowed the Kings to snap a four-game losing streak.
Dejounte Murray had a game-high 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who were held to their sixth-lowest point total of the season. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 18 points.
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How many points did Joel Embiid score in the game against the San Antonio Spurs?
January 22, 2024 – 11:51 PM PST
Joel Embiid dominates with 70 points in historic win
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made history last night as he scored an incredible 70 points in a victory against the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center. The reigning Most Valuable Player became only the third player in franchise history to produce at least 60 points in a game, joining the legendary Wilt Chamberlain and Allen Iverson.
Embiid’s performance surpassed Chamberlain’s previous franchise record of 68 points, which was set back on December 16, 1967, against the Chicago Bulls. This achievement solidifies Embiid’s status as one of the greatest players in Philadelphia 76ers history.
Although Embiid’s magnificent performance took center stage, it’s worth noting the contributions of other players in the game. The Spurs’ prized No. 1 overall pick, Victor Wembanyama, scored an impressive 33 points. Devin Vassell added 22, Jeremy Sochan contributed 14, Doug McDermott had 13, and Julian Champagnie and Tre Jones finished with 12 points each.
In other NBA action last night, the Charlotte Hornets staged a remarkable comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ultimately winning 128-125. Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller led the charge for Charlotte, while the Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points.
The Phoenix Suns secured their sixth consecutive win as they defeated the Chicago Bulls 115-113. Kevin Durant shone for the Suns, scoring a season-high 43 points. Bradley Beal added 18 points, helping Phoenix secure another victory. The Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan missed a contested 3-point attempt as time expired, sealing the victory for the Suns.
The Milwaukee Bucks continued their dominance over the Detroit Pistons, winning 122-113. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double, leading the Bucks to victory. Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard also contributed to the win with 26 and 17 points, respectively. Marcus Sasser led the Pistons with 23 points.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had an impressive blowout victory over the Orlando Magic, winning 126-99. Jarrett Allen set a franchise record for the Cavaliers, surpassing Elmore Smith and Andre Drummond for the team’s double-double mark. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 18 points.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Toronto Raptors 108-100, thanks to Jaren Jackson Jr.’s stellar performance. Luke Kennard added 19 points for the Grizzlies, while Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Lastly, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Dallas Mavericks with a score of 119-110. Jayson Tatum was the standout player for the Celtics, scoring 39 points. Jaylen Brown contributed 34 points to secure the win for Boston.
Overall, it was a thrilling night of NBA action with several record-breaking performances and exciting comebacks. These games continue to showcase the incredible talent and competitiveness of the league’s players.
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