On December 21, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 127-113. Embiid played 36 minutes and 08 seconds in the game, performed well, shooting 68% from the field, and scored 51 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, completely dominating the game.
Embiid's performance made him the first player in NBA history to score more than 30 points and 10 rebounds in 12 consecutive games, a record of 16 games Abdul-Jabbar played against the Milwaukee Bucks in 1972. As the 76ers' Most Valuable Player, Embiid helped the team to the seventh of eight wins. He scored 20 points in the first half before finishing off with his seventh career 50 points and second of the season in the fourth quarter before the end of the game.
The win was the first loss for Western Conference leaders Timberwolves in five straight games. Embiid said: "They're one of the best teams in the league and one of the best teams in the West. I'm happy to be able to beat them. Embiid is currently the NBA's leading scorer, averaging 34 points per game4 points, he also became the first 76ers player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1967 to score more than 40 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games.
The Philadelphia 76ers scored an important victory in this game, and Embiid led the team to contribute key offensive firepower. The team's other scorer, Thales Maxey, also played well, contributing 35 points to the team. His partnership with Embiid is very tacit, which makes the team's offense more diverse and powerful.
It is worth mentioning that Embiid played 24 games for the 76ers this season, including 19 games with 30+ points, 12 consecutive games with 30+10, 13 consecutive games with 30+ points, 6 games with 40+ points, 2 games with 50+ points, and an average of 35 per game1 point 118 rebounds 59 assists 11 steal 1With 9 blocks, including career-high points and assists, the 76ers are also in third place in the East with a 19-8 record. If the 76ers can maintain a consistent record, Embiid will have a good chance to win the regular season MVP this season.