NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Nets Career-High 59 in Sixers' WinJoel Embiid had a massive performance, scoring a career-high 59 points and flirting with a quadruple-double, to lead the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 105–98 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.
A night after carrying the Sixers to a solid 121–109 win over Atlanta with 42 points, Embiid followed up with a masterpiece, which included 19-for-28 shooting, 11 rebounds, eight assists, and a career-high-tying seven blocked shots. He even sank his second 3-pointer of the season and had a steal.
Embiid, who hit 20 of 24 free throws, absolutely dominated the fourth quarter and especially down the stretch. He scored 26 of the Sixers’ 27 points in the final 12 minutes, including the final 13 for his club after the Jazz took their final lead at 94–92....
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