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Joel Embiid Dominates with 70-Point Game, Making NBA History

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๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ€ Joel Embiid's record-breaking performance leaves fans in awe! #NBA #JoelEmbiid #Basketball

Philadelphia 76ers' star center, Joel Embiid, stunned the basketball world with a jaw-dropping 70-point performance in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, setting a new franchise record and making NBA history. Embiid's extraordinary feat included 15 rebounds and 5 assists, showcasing his incredible skill and versatility on the court.

Not only did Embiid break Wilt Chamberlain's previous 76ers record with his 70-point explosion, but he also became just the 9th player in NBA history to achieve this remarkable milestone. The game was a masterclass from Embiid, demonstrating his dominance and solidifying his status as one of the league's best players.

Fans and analysts alike couldn't help but marvel at Embiid's prowess, especially in contrast to the rookie sensation, Victor Wembanyama. The matchup between the two players highlighted Embiid's experience and skill, solidifying his place as a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.

Embiid's epic performance not only set a new benchmark for the 76ers but also added to the night of tumbling records in the NBA, with Karl-Anthony Towns also making history with a remarkable 62-point game. The clash between these titans of the game showcases the evolution of basketball and the incredible talent present in the league, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more historic moments to come.

Did you know that Joel Embiid's 70-point game gave him the highest per-minute scoring average in NBA history, with an impressive 38 points per 36 minutes? Additionally, this rare night marked only the 4th time in league history that two players scored 60 points or more on the same day, further solidifying Embiid and Towns' place in basketball history.

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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 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 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 Had an Adorable Reaction After Seeing Victor ... (Sports Illustrated)

Reigning MVP Joel Embiid got his first look at Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama just before the game, and safe to say, Embiid was impressed. Standing 7'4โ€, ...

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

Joel Embiid had 70 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists -- a stat line that's never been seen before in NBA history -- in the Sixers' 133-123 win over the ...

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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 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 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'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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Sixers' Joel Embiid breaks Wilt Chamberlain's franchise record in ... (Fox News)

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers scored a franchise high 70 points against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's previous ...

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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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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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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 70-point game: Former Kansas star breaks Sixers ... (The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Former Kansas star and defending NBA MVP Joel Embiid became the ninth player in NBA history to score at least 70 points in a game on Monday night.

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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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