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After a Career-High, the 76ERS Mob Joel Embiid in the Locker Room (Video)

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers was the main topic of discussion in the NBA on Monday night. He not only helped his team defeat the San Antonio Spurs 133-123, but he also accomplished a remarkable feat.

Embiid scored 70 points in a single game, becoming the ninth player in NBA history to do so in just 36 minutes of play. With a complete stat line of 70 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists, the All-Star center emerged victorious.

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For Embiid and the Sixers, this performance is a compilation of new records. It marks the new single-game high in franchise history in addition to his new career high.

With 68, Wilt Chamberlain had previously held the record. He scored 100 points in a game while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors.

Teammates serenade Joel Embiid in the locker room

The Sixers made sure to throw a lavish celebration for this historic occasion after the game. After wrapping up his postgame interview, Tyrese Maxey shared a video of the squad berating him in the locker room on Instagram.

This performance demonstrates why Embiid has been one of the NBA’s most powerful forces this season. This season, his 70-point outburst is the highest point total scored by an NBA player. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks set the previous record with a score of 64.

Furthermore, it happened on the anniversary of Kobe Bryant‘s all-time high of 81 points in a game. Joel did pay homage to Kobe on his Instagram post.

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