NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Nets Career-High 59 in Sixers’ Win

NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Nets Career-High 59 in Sixers’ Win
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) rebounds the ball in front of Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Nov. 13, 2022. Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Joel 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.