Embiid Scores 36 Points, Leads 76ers Over Kings
Joel Embiid scored 36 points as the Philadelphia 76ers won their fourth in a row with a 103-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
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Joel Embiid scored 36 points as the Philadelphia 76ers won their fourth in a row with a 103-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Embiid, the first Sixer voted a starter in at least five straight All-Star Games since Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, had a pretty good off night for the Sixers.
Embiid, since Christmas Day, leads the NBA in scoring, averaging 34.7 points.
Embiid, who finished runner-up in the MVP voting last season, continues to make a push for the award.
Embiid, who tied his career high with 50 points on Monday night, had 40 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.
Embiid also had 12 rebounds and three blocks while making 17 of 23 field goals and 15 of 17 free throws.
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Embiid scored 32 points for the 76ers, but he was on the receiving end of the game's biggest highlight when Kuzma dunked over him in the second quarter.
Joel Embiid scored 25 of his 32 points in the second half and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 109-98 on Saturday night.
Embiid finished five points shy of setting a franchise record with 30 or more points in nine straight games.
Joel Embiid scored 31 points for the fifth straight game and the Sixers' seven-game winning streak ended.
Embiid turned in his seventh straight 30-point game and also had six assists. He was 9 of 16 from the field and made all 13 of his free throws.
Embiid has scored at least 31 points in every game during the winning streak and has averaged 33.2 points and 10.5 rebounds in that stretch
The 76ers, who notched their NBA-best 14th road victory of the season, tied a season high with a fifth straight win overall.
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Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
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SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their Week 18 home game against Washington, aiming for a strong playoff position.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
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About 93,000 people were expected to fly into or out of Philadelphia International Airport Monday alone.
