Joel Embiid reaches 50 points for sixth time in his career
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 50 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-126 on Wednesday night. Embiid reached 50 points for the sixth time in his career. He had a career-best 59 on Nov. 13, 2022, against Utah. The reigning NBA MVP was 19 of 24 from the field, making a 3-pointer on two attempts, and hit 11 of 13 free throws. He also had seven assists and six turnovers in just over 38 minutes after returning from a two-game absence with an illness. “Sometimes your team needs you to be a playmaker, sometimes they need you to score and I felt like it was one of those nights where I had to be aggressive and get it going,” Embiid said. “But they made passes, they made the right plays every single time and I just finished them.”
Source: Associated Press @ ESPN
Source: Associated Press @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The 76ers were fortunate to have Joel Embiid back.
Now, he and Tyrese Maxey became the first two Sixers to score 50 points in separate games during a season since Dana Barros and Willie Burton during the 1994-95 campaign.
Sixers vs. Wizards takeaways: Joel Embiid remains the… – 9:06 AM
The 76ers were fortunate to have Joel Embiid back.
Now, he and Tyrese Maxey became the first two Sixers to score 50 points in separate games during a season since Dana Barros and Willie Burton during the 1994-95 campaign.
Sixers vs. Wizards takeaways: Joel Embiid remains the… – 9:06 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid last night:
50 PTS
13 REB
7 AST
19-29 FG
11-13 FT
Embiid and Wilt Chamberlain are the only players in @sixers history to record a 50-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game, each with four.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/eMQDTxq2Xd – 9:05 AM
Joel Embiid last night:
50 PTS 13 REB 7 AST 19-29 FG 11-13 FTEmbiid and Wilt Chamberlain are the only players in @sixers history to record a 50-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game, each with four.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/eMQDTxq2Xd – 9:05 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Feeling closer to himself again, Embiid the Sixers’ ultimate ‘safety valve’ in D.C.
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 6:48 AM
Feeling closer to himself again, Embiid the Sixers’ ultimate ‘safety valve’ in D.C.
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 6:48 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Talking Eagles-Cowboys under a blanket
Timing of game, streaks to end
Phillies quiet at Winter Meetings
Embiid 50
Airing of Grievances go.audacy.com/8iiFsXqMkFb – 6:17 AM
Talking Eagles-Cowboys under a blanket
Timing of game, streaks to end
Phillies quiet at Winter Meetings
Embiid 50
Airing of Grievances go.audacy.com/8iiFsXqMkFb – 6:17 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are the first two Sixers to score 50 points in seperate games during a season since Dana Barros and Willie Burton during the 1994-95 season.
Sixers vs. Wizards takeaways: Joel Embiid remains the savior; Philly’s 50-50 duo; Kelly Oubre Jr.’s fourth… – 5:28 AM
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are the first two Sixers to score 50 points in seperate games during a season since Dana Barros and Willie Burton during the 1994-95 season.
Sixers vs. Wizards takeaways: Joel Embiid remains the savior; Philly’s 50-50 duo; Kelly Oubre Jr.’s fourth… – 5:28 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers vs. Wizards takeaways: Joel Embiid remains the savior; Philly’s 50-50 duo; Kelly Oubre Jr.’s fourth quarter inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA #BrotherlyLove – 5:12 AM
Sixers vs. Wizards takeaways: Joel Embiid remains the savior; Philly’s 50-50 duo; Kelly Oubre Jr.’s fourth quarter inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA #BrotherlyLove – 5:12 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid is a seven-foot sun, and the Sixers are constantly revolving around him
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 1:45 AM
Joel Embiid is a seven-foot sun, and the Sixers are constantly revolving around him
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 1:45 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Updated Sixers observations with some postgame quotes from D.C., covering:
-Another giant Embiid game vs. Wizards
-Defensive problems
-Nurse on all-bench minutes
-Impressions of Kelly Oubre Jr. in his return, Oubre on the night
tinyurl.com/yc49s6rr – 1:11 AM
Updated Sixers observations with some postgame quotes from D.C., covering:
-Another giant Embiid game vs. Wizards
-Defensive problems
-Nurse on all-bench minutes
-Impressions of Kelly Oubre Jr. in his return, Oubre on the night
tinyurl.com/yc49s6rr – 1:11 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
In describing the illness that caused him to miss two games, Joel Embiid said that he wasn’t even able to run up and down the floor twice a few days ago.
Embiid said he’s thinking he’ll be fully back to himself by Friday.
He had a 50-12-7 stat line tonight. – 10:12 PM
In describing the illness that caused him to miss two games, Joel Embiid said that he wasn’t even able to run up and down the floor twice a few days ago.
Embiid said he’s thinking he’ll be fully back to himself by Friday.
He had a 50-12-7 stat line tonight. – 10:12 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
The IST quarterfinals means 22 teams were off for three days, it shows in some fresh legs tonight — Embiid 50, Bane 49, Doncic first-half 29-point triple-double. – 10:03 PM
The IST quarterfinals means 22 teams were off for three days, it shows in some fresh legs tonight — Embiid 50, Bane 49, Doncic first-half 29-point triple-double. – 10:03 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid went for the easiest 50 piece you’ll ever see, and that was about the only impressive thing to come from the Sixers on Wednesday.
Likes and dislikes @973ESPN:
973espn.com/embiid-goes-fo… – 9:48 PM
Joel Embiid went for the easiest 50 piece you’ll ever see, and that was about the only impressive thing to come from the Sixers on Wednesday.
Likes and dislikes @973ESPN:
973espn.com/embiid-goes-fo… – 9:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid gave his jersey to his dad after dropping 50 tonight 💙
(via @sixers)
pic.twitter.com/g5XPJQBGxn – 9:46 PM
Joel Embiid gave his jersey to his dad after dropping 50 tonight 💙
(via @sixers)
pic.twitter.com/g5XPJQBGxn – 9:46 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Let’s talk about a 50-ball for Joel Embiid! And ignore everything else about that Sixers performance!
@_devongivens @DerekBodnerNBA
youtube.com/live/VDJBytNCr… pic.twitter.com/1NpGNuKDBf – 9:30 PM
Let’s talk about a 50-ball for Joel Embiid! And ignore everything else about that Sixers performance!
@_devongivens @DerekBodnerNBA
youtube.com/live/VDJBytNCr… pic.twitter.com/1NpGNuKDBf – 9:30 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
We’ve got a 50 spot from Joel Embiid, a big fourth quarter performance by Kelly Oubre in his return, and absolutely zero defense played by either team.
Come join @KyleNeubeck, @_devongivens and myself discuss this Sixers win at 9:35.
youtube.com/live/VDJBytNCr… pic.twitter.com/Wms9xXaAeH – 9:28 PM
We’ve got a 50 spot from Joel Embiid, a big fourth quarter performance by Kelly Oubre in his return, and absolutely zero defense played by either team.
Come join @KyleNeubeck, @_devongivens and myself discuss this Sixers win at 9:35.
youtube.com/live/VDJBytNCr… pic.twitter.com/Wms9xXaAeH – 9:28 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Initial observations after Joel Embiid’s 50-point night, the Sixers’ tight win over the Wizards.
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:25 PM
Initial observations after Joel Embiid’s 50-point night, the Sixers’ tight win over the Wizards.
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:25 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Incredibly, both Embiid and Jokic are playing better than they did last year. – 9:25 PM
Incredibly, both Embiid and Jokic are playing better than they did last year. – 9:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid last 6 games:
50 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST
30 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST
35 PTS | 11 REB | 9 AST
32 PTS | 13 REB | 5 AST
32 PTS | 12 REB | 9 AST
32 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST
Top __ player in the NBA. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:23 PM
Embiid last 6 games:
50 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST
30 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST
35 PTS | 11 REB | 9 AST
32 PTS | 13 REB | 5 AST
32 PTS | 12 REB | 9 AST
32 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST
Top __ player in the NBA. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:23 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid, as Tyrese Maxey likes to say, is good at basketball
Recap @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/quick-six-joel… – 9:22 PM
Joel Embiid, as Tyrese Maxey likes to say, is good at basketball
Recap @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/quick-six-joel… – 9:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 50/10/5 games by an active player:
6 — Harden
4 — Embiid
Imagine if they teamed up. pic.twitter.com/lvnOQn1zph – 9:21 PM
Most 50/10/5 games by an active player:
6 — Harden
4 — Embiid
Imagine if they teamed up. pic.twitter.com/lvnOQn1zph – 9:21 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid tonight:
50 PTS
12 REB
7 AST
19-28 FG
Only Kareem and Wilt have more 50-point games by a center. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:18 PM
Embiid tonight:
50 PTS
12 REB
7 AST
19-28 FG
Only Kareem and Wilt have more 50-point games by a center. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:18 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid just reached the sixth 50-point game of his career — 98 points in two games this year against the Wizards. – 9:15 PM
Joel Embiid just reached the sixth 50-point game of his career — 98 points in two games this year against the Wizards. – 9:15 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Joel Embiid ices the Wizards with a fadeaway jumper over Kyle Kuzma to give himself a 50🍔
He then walks back with his arms outstretched like pic.twitter.com/jQKCqTvh47 – 9:15 PM
Joel Embiid ices the Wizards with a fadeaway jumper over Kyle Kuzma to give himself a 50🍔
He then walks back with his arms outstretched like pic.twitter.com/jQKCqTvh47 – 9:15 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid’s got 45 points here with 1:58 left.
He’s now scored at least 45 in three of his last four games vs. the Wizards. – 9:10 PM
Joel Embiid’s got 45 points here with 1:58 left.
He’s now scored at least 45 in three of his last four games vs. the Wizards. – 9:10 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 40-point games by a center since 2000:
41 — Embiid
40 — Shaq and Jokic combined
statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:05 PM
Most 40-point games by a center since 2000:
41 — Embiid
40 — Shaq and Jokic combined
statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:05 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 3rd Quarter: Sixers 99, Wizards 95
Poole: 20 pts., 1 reb., 2 assts.
Kuzma: 13 pts., 2 rebs., 5 assts.
Gafford: 14 pts., 4 rebs., 3 assts.
Coulibaly: 12 pts., 1 reb., 3 assts.
Embiid: 39 pts., 11 rebs., 5 assts. – 8:46 PM
End of the 3rd Quarter: Sixers 99, Wizards 95
Poole: 20 pts., 1 reb., 2 assts.
Kuzma: 13 pts., 2 rebs., 5 assts.
Gafford: 14 pts., 4 rebs., 3 assts.
Coulibaly: 12 pts., 1 reb., 3 assts.
Embiid: 39 pts., 11 rebs., 5 assts. – 8:46 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
39-11-5 for Embiid through three quarters.
Sixers up 4, likely heading into a stretch with no Embiid or Maxey. Buckle up – 8:46 PM
39-11-5 for Embiid through three quarters.
Sixers up 4, likely heading into a stretch with no Embiid or Maxey. Buckle up – 8:46 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid is going to score 50 points tonight because the Sixers defense has been embarrassing enough that he’s going to have to play the whole game. – 8:36 PM
Joel Embiid is going to score 50 points tonight because the Sixers defense has been embarrassing enough that he’s going to have to play the whole game. – 8:36 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Weird end to Wizards-76ers first-half
– Ball OOB seemingly off Joel Embiid but refs gave Philly the ball to Daniel Gafford’s dismay
– Gafford takes a charge vs Embiid with 4.5 sec left
– Jordan Poole collides with Pat Beverley but no foul call
– Tyrese Maxey banks in halfcourt 3 – 8:06 PM
Weird end to Wizards-76ers first-half
– Ball OOB seemingly off Joel Embiid but refs gave Philly the ball to Daniel Gafford’s dismay
– Gafford takes a charge vs Embiid with 4.5 sec left
– Jordan Poole collides with Pat Beverley but no foul call
– Tyrese Maxey banks in halfcourt 3 – 8:06 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Good game going on @MonSportsNet. Wizards lead the Sixers 62-60 at halftime. Joel Embiid has 26 points, but the Wizards lead despite a massive disparity in free throw attempts (1 to 16). – 8:04 PM
Good game going on @MonSportsNet. Wizards lead the Sixers 62-60 at halftime. Joel Embiid has 26 points, but the Wizards lead despite a massive disparity in free throw attempts (1 to 16). – 8:04 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Wizards 62, Sixers 60 after Maxey’s heave at the buzzer is confirmed. Embiid has 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting and six rebounds. Melton with 12-3-3. But otherwise, a poor half. The Wizards shot 54.9 percent from the floor and scored 11 points off eight turnovers. – 8:04 PM
Halftime: Wizards 62, Sixers 60 after Maxey’s heave at the buzzer is confirmed. Embiid has 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting and six rebounds. Melton with 12-3-3. But otherwise, a poor half. The Wizards shot 54.9 percent from the floor and scored 11 points off eight turnovers. – 8:04 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid has now played in five quarters vs. the Wizards this season. He’s scored 74 points on 27 of 39 shooting. – 8:03 PM
Joel Embiid has now played in five quarters vs. the Wizards this season. He’s scored 74 points on 27 of 39 shooting. – 8:03 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Wizards 62, Sixers 60
Gafford: 8 pts., 3 rebs., 3 assts.
Avdija: 6 pts., 4 rebs., 8 assts.
Kispert: 9 pts., 1 reb.
Embiid: 26 pts., 6 rebs., 1 asst.
3-pointers: Wizards 5/17, Sixers 2/16
Turnovers (opp. pts.): Wizards (3), Sixers 8 (11) – 8:03 PM
Halftime: Wizards 62, Sixers 60
Gafford: 8 pts., 3 rebs., 3 assts.
Avdija: 6 pts., 4 rebs., 8 assts.
Kispert: 9 pts., 1 reb.
Embiid: 26 pts., 6 rebs., 1 asst.
3-pointers: Wizards 5/17, Sixers 2/16
Turnovers (opp. pts.): Wizards (3), Sixers 8 (11) – 8:03 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid is up to 26 points (10/14 from the field) at halftime.
Sixers trail the Wizards at halftime because they are 2-16 from three (which includes a Maxey halfcourt buzzer beater) and played dreadful defense in halfcourt and transition – 8:03 PM
Joel Embiid is up to 26 points (10/14 from the field) at halftime.
Sixers trail the Wizards at halftime because they are 2-16 from three (which includes a Maxey halfcourt buzzer beater) and played dreadful defense in halfcourt and transition – 8:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid at half:
26 PTS
10-14 FG
Leading the NBA in PPG in the first half. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 8:02 PM
Embiid at half:
26 PTS
10-14 FG
Leading the NBA in PPG in the first half. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 8:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid could shoot with his off hand for the rest of this game and I’d still be confident he could get 60 tonight without much effort. – 7:39 PM
Embiid could shoot with his off hand for the rest of this game and I’d still be confident he could get 60 tonight without much effort. – 7:39 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting as the Sixers trail 29-25 after one quarter. Maxey has six points on 2-for-8 shooting. Harris and Melton are 0-2. Oubre is 1-1 after checking in with 2:15 left in the quarter. The Sixers are shooting 11-28 – 7:35 PM
Embiid with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting as the Sixers trail 29-25 after one quarter. Maxey has six points on 2-for-8 shooting. Harris and Melton are 0-2. Oubre is 1-1 after checking in with 2:15 left in the quarter. The Sixers are shooting 11-28 – 7:35 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
76ers first-quarter offense vs. Wizards
Joel Embiid: 15p on 7/10
Rest: 10p on 4/18 – 7:33 PM
76ers first-quarter offense vs. Wizards
Joel Embiid: 15p on 7/10
Rest: 10p on 4/18 – 7:33 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
15 points for Embiid in the first 10 minutes. Given the way they’re playing defense as a group, could probably get an easy 40 tonight – 7:27 PM
15 points for Embiid in the first 10 minutes. Given the way they’re playing defense as a group, could probably get an easy 40 tonight – 7:27 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bilal Coulibaly strips Joel Embiid in the backcourt for an easy dunk
The 19-year-old is not phased by anything – 7:27 PM
Bilal Coulibaly strips Joel Embiid in the backcourt for an easy dunk
The 19-year-old is not phased by anything – 7:27 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid has nine of the Sixers’ 13 points. He’s shooting 4-7. His teammates are 2-10 – 7:22 PM
Embiid has nine of the Sixers’ 13 points. He’s shooting 4-7. His teammates are 2-10 – 7:22 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Daniel Gafford collides with Joel Embiid and goes straight to the locker room with a possible left ankle injury. – 7:16 PM
Daniel Gafford collides with Joel Embiid and goes straight to the locker room with a possible left ankle injury. – 7:16 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid warming up, set to return tonight for the Sixers in DC.: pic.twitter.com/a9qcIYTzQv – 6:29 PM
Joel Embiid warming up, set to return tonight for the Sixers in DC.: pic.twitter.com/a9qcIYTzQv – 6:29 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
So glad that the Nuggets are back on today’s docket.
Another chance for a Nikola Jokic masterclass against the Clippers.
Couldn’t help but notice that Sixers have the Washington Wizards so I know for a fact that Joel Embiid will not be only back but as healthy as ever. – 6:10 PM
So glad that the Nuggets are back on today’s docket.
Another chance for a Nikola Jokic masterclass against the Clippers.
Couldn’t help but notice that Sixers have the Washington Wizards so I know for a fact that Joel Embiid will not be only back but as healthy as ever. – 6:10 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Nick Nurse said Kelly Oubre Jr. will come in early off the bench, likely have shorter stints than usual tonight.
Nurse thought Joel Embiid would probably be able to do his normal rotations. He also teased that the Sixers plan to roll out a different defensive coverage early. – 5:46 PM
Nick Nurse said Kelly Oubre Jr. will come in early off the bench, likely have shorter stints than usual tonight.
Nurse thought Joel Embiid would probably be able to do his normal rotations. He also teased that the Sixers plan to roll out a different defensive coverage early. – 5:46 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Prime Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid can all wonder how things may have been different with a better coach than Doc. – 3:57 PM
Prime Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid can all wonder how things may have been different with a better coach than Doc. – 3:57 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
NBA leaders iso points per possession (min 40 poss)
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 1.20
2. Dejounte Murray: 1.18
3. DeAron Fox: 1.17
4. Luka Doncic: 1.16
5. Jayson Tatum: 1.15
6. Jimmy Butler: 1.13
7. Spencer Dinwiddie: 1.12
8. K. Leonard: 1.07
9. J. Embiid: 1.05
10. T. Maxey: 1.05 pic.twitter.com/jIKt7MKlgQ – 11:44 AM
NBA leaders iso points per possession (min 40 poss)
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 1.20
2. Dejounte Murray: 1.18
3. DeAron Fox: 1.17
4. Luka Doncic: 1.16
5. Jayson Tatum: 1.15
6. Jimmy Butler: 1.13
7. Spencer Dinwiddie: 1.12
8. K. Leonard: 1.07
9. J. Embiid: 1.05
10. T. Maxey: 1.05 pic.twitter.com/jIKt7MKlgQ – 11:44 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
In-Season Tournament leaders:
PTS — Damian Lillard
REB — Anthony Davis
AST — Tyrese Haliburton
STL — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
BLK — Brook Lopez
FGM — Brandon Ingram, Kevin Durant
3PM — Tyrese Haliburton
FTM — Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/urOBSocXVn – 10:41 AM
In-Season Tournament leaders:
PTS — Damian Lillard
REB — Anthony Davis
AST — Tyrese Haliburton
STL — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
BLK — Brook Lopez
FGM — Brandon Ingram, Kevin Durant
3PM — Tyrese Haliburton
FTM — Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/urOBSocXVn – 10:41 AM
More on this storyline
Austin Krell: For the first time in weeks, Kelly Oubre Jr. is not on the injury report. He’ll be available tomorrow in Washington. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are not listed on the report. De’Anthony Melton has an illness and is probable. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / December 5, 2023
Gina Mizell: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are both here at Sixers practice after missing Friday’s game in Boston with illness. -via Twitter @ginamizell / December 4, 2023
Tim Bontemps: Sixers coach Nick Nurse said Joel Embiid is not playing tonight against the Celtics. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / December 1, 2023