In an epic battle of giants on the court, Joel Embiid not only recorded a win for the 76ers but also added his name to the annals of basketball greats. The night was nothing short of magical as Embiid, with an unstoppable force reminiscent of Michael Jordan, delivered a staggering 51-point performance against the formidable Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Joel Embiid’s historic feat
In a game that unfolded like a symphony of skill and determination, Embiid’s stat line sparkled with 51 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and a resounding block. This impressive display set a record and now Embiid’s 12th consecutive game with 30-plus points and at least ten rebounds counts as one of the greatest streaks in basketball history. But no one has ever done something like that since the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did it in 1972.
12 consecutive 30/10 games.
The most since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. https://t.co/wyWqdz53iY
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 21, 2023
With the dust now in the calm of this monumental night, Embiid takes his place among an enviable few elite basketball immortals to have accomplished this rare double-double feat. Stars such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, and Walt Bellamy all make their proud appearance on the list. But what makes Embiid special is that he’s the first player since the reign of Kareem nearly 50 years ago to do so.
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