{"id":1422846,"date":"2024-01-23T13:02:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T17:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=1422846"},"modified":"2024-01-23T13:02:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T17:02:32","slug":"nba-fans-watch-joel-embiid-score-70-points-set-philadelphia-76ers-single-game-scoring-record-debate-new-rule-affecting-mvp-candidacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/nba-fans-watch-joel-embiid-score-70-points-set-philadelphia-76ers-single-game-scoring-record-debate-new-rule-affecting-mvp-candidacy\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Fans Watch Joel Embiid Score 70 points, Set Philadelphia 76ers\u2019 Single-Game Scoring Record, Debate New Rule Affecting MVP Candidacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Philadelphia 76ers center Joe Embiid performed like a future NBA MVP, scoring 70 points during a 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center on Monday night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embiid established a new franchise single-game scoring record, snapping Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s previous mark of 68 points. Leading the Eastern Conference\u2019s No. 3-ranked squad, Embiid\u00a0is averaging 36.1 points per game and 11.6 rebounds for the 76ers (29-13).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 29-year-old also paces the league in scoring and ranks fifth in rebounds. Among his NBA peers, Embiid is competing like the league\u2019s top player.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hold off on Embiid\u2019s anointment, however.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To maintain a better sense of competitive balance and prevent clubs from overdoing workloads, league officials implemented a 65-game standard for players to be eligible for postseason honors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embiid could be in trouble.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having already missed 10 games this season, Embiid can only sit out seven of the 76ers\u2019 final 40 games or he will be left off the postseason\u00a0MVP ballot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For his part, Embiid told reporters he was more focused on the team and playoff success than worrying about league politics. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Twitter users reacted to Embiid strengthening his MVP candidacy with a record-setting effort against rookie Victor Wembanyama.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>76ers Center Joel Embiid Sets Team Record Vs. Spurs<\/h2>\n<p>Connecting on a milestone basket, Embiid reached the scoring milestone at 1:41 of the fourth quarter, giving the 76ers a 133-118 advantage &#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">70-PIECE FOR EMBIID \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n<p>Spurs-Sixers | Live on NBA TV<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf2 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TJ4nCPRIJL\">https:\/\/t.co\/TJ4nCPRIJL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SR00f4VhHe\">pic.twitter.com\/SR00f4VhHe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1749620211878097300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Embiid became the first NBA player to reach the 70-point milestone in less than 37 minutes of playing time &#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">JOEL EMBIID CAREER NIGHT \ud83d\udcbc<\/p>\n<p>37MIN<\/p>\n<p>70PTS \u2014 (24\/41 FG) (21\/23 FT)<br \/>\n18REB<br \/>\n5AST<\/p>\n<p>BREAKS WILT CHAMBERLAIN\u2019S SINGLE GAME RECORD FOR MOST PTS SCORED IN PHILADELPHIA 76ERS HISTORY \ud83e\udd2f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SAVu2JXrgN\">pic.twitter.com\/SAVu2JXrgN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DK (@realdcent) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realdcent\/status\/1749622013931438474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Philly scribe described how Embiid scored from the inside and out and pointed out the versatility of his effort. The center hit 24 of 41 shots and 21 of 23 free throws. He also grabbed 18 rebounds and dished out five assists &#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">70pts by a center is crazy in itself , but how Embiid achieved this by literally scoring from all three levels of the floor makes it even more amazing!<\/p>\n<p>Oh he added 18 rebounds (9 Offensive) and 5 Assist and a Block to go along with it as well! Smh\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BrotherlyLove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BrotherlyLove<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MAB4Ngu68z\">pic.twitter.com\/MAB4Ngu68z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Aaron Bell (AB) (@Only1__AB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Only1__AB\/status\/1749623674779390085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A former NBA player paid homage to Wilt the Stilt &#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You look at the scoring records Wilt Chamberlain has and you wonder how anyone can fix their lips to say there is a greater scorer in the history of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>100pts<br \/>\n78pts<br \/>\n73pts<br \/>\n73pts<br \/>\n72pts<br \/>\n70pts<\/p>\n<p>Only 6 other players in NBA history have scored 70 and he has 6 by himself! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z4xuLmLPLi\">pic.twitter.com\/z4xuLmLPLi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Eldridge Recasner (@erecasner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/erecasner\/status\/1749627092764135732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Embiid displayed his dominance Monday &#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">JOEL EMBIID TONIGHT<\/p>\n<p>70 POINTS<br \/>\n18 REBOUNDS<br \/>\n5 ASSISTS<br \/>\n24\/41 FG<br \/>\n21\/23 FT<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PvkIMyoSW9\">pic.twitter.com\/PvkIMyoSW9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheDunkCentral\/status\/1749620939392794772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Embiid\u2019s effort left an impression on Wembanyama, who scored 33 points and grabbed seven rebounds in 27 minutes &#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Victor Wembanyama\u2019s reaction to Joel Embiid\u2019s 70-point performance: \u201cIt\u2019s inspiring\u201d and \u201cit\u2019s a big man\u2019s game.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/noq43vRSbt\">pic.twitter.com\/noq43vRSbt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bella DiAmore (@belladiamore) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/belladiamore\/status\/1749637043045441635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Suppose Embiid continues to dominate but falls just shy of dressing for 65 games. In that case, the NBA\u2019s marketing department will have a tough time spinning the award going to someone like Dallas Mavericks\u2019 Luka Doncic or Milwaukee Bucks\u2019 Giannis Antetokounmpo. Two worthy candidates, but after Embiid\u2019s historic showing Monday, there could be issues &#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Welcome to the club! \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n<p>After his 70 point performance last night, Joel Embiid becomes just the 9th player in NBA history to put up 70+ in a game. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x71bFgazjN\">pic.twitter.com\/x71bFgazjN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1749822485950771244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philadelphia 76ers center Joe Embiid performed like a future NBA MVP, scoring 70 points during a 133-123 victory over 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