Joel Embiid joins Wilt Chamberlain with a unique 50-point game / News - Basketnews.com

Joel Embiid became the 2nd player in NBA history to record 50 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 80% shooting in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain.

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A monstrous performance by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid allowed him to achieve a historic feat, putting his name next to the legendary Wilt Chamberlain.

Player of the Game EFF 61 Joel Embiid Points 52 Accuracy 20-25 Rebounds 13 Assists 6

In a 103-101 win against the Boston Celtics, Embiid finished the game with 52 points (20/24 2PT, 0/1 3PT, 12/13 FT), 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 turnovers.

Embiid became only the 2nd player in NBA history to record 50 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 80% shooting in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain.

"When he gets it going like that, no one can stop him," P.J. Tucker said after the game.

Embiid averages 33.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game over 64 appearances.

He's the favorite to win the NBA's scoring title and among the leading candidates to become the 2022-23 season's NBA MVP.

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