Coverage dated December 20, 2023

Joel Embiid drops 51 points to power Sixers past West-leading Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Sixers center hit 17 of his 25 field-goal attempts and went 17-of-18 from the free-throw line for the now 19-8 Sixers.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Joel Embiid drops 51 points to power Sixers past West-leading Minnesota Timberwolves (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Dec 20, 2023
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The Sixers center hit 17 of his 25 field-goal attempts and went 17-of-18 from the free-throw line for the now 19-8 Sixers.
PhillyVoice
Instant observations: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey combine for 86 points in win over Timberwolves (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Dec 20, 2023
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The Sixers hosted the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night as Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey put on a show.
Bloomberg
Joel Embiid scores 51 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 (opens Bloomberg)
Published Dec 20, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored a season-high 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers used a big fourth quarter to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 127-113 win on Wednesday night.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Timberwolves can't stop Joel Embiid from scoring 51 points in Sixers' 127-113 win (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Dec 20, 2023
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Joel Embiid — who made 17 of 18 free-throw attempts — got plenty of offensive support from Tyrese Maxey, who scored 35 points.
France 24
NBA MVP Embiid hits 51 to power 76ers over Timberwolves (opens France 24)
Published Dec 20, 2023
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Joel Embiid scored a season-high 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Wednesday to accomplish feats unseen for more than a half-century as the Philadelphia 76ers beat NBA-best Minnesota 127-113.