Joel Embiid Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

76ers star Joel Embiid has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after three dominant games, leading the Sixers to a 2-1 record.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 8 of the 2022-23 season (Dec. 5-11). pic.twitter.com/fBc2COC0Vg

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) December 12, 2022

Along with Embiid, Zion Williamson has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week after leading the Pelicans to a 3-0 record and some major beef with the Phoenix Suns. This is the second time this season and ninth time in his career that Embiid has won the award.

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Joel Embiid averaged 43.3 points over the last three games, along with 10.3 rebounds, while shooting 63.9% from the field. Two of the last three games were wins for the Sixers, as Embiid dominated both the Hornets and Lakers.

Joel Embiid’s Last 3 Games

• Hornets: 53 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST, 20-32 FG
• Lakers: 38 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST, 14-19 FG
• Rockets: 39 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 12-21 FG

Embiid joined Wilt Chamberlain and Allen Iverson last night as the only players in franchise history with two 50-point games in one season. Jo has averaged 33.4 points in 18 games this season while logging 9.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists, along with 1.6 blocks. He’s shooting 53.5% from the field, 32.8% from three, and 85% from the free-throw line.

The Sixers are back in action tomorrow night as they continue their 7-game homestand, welcoming the Sacramento Kings to town. Tip-Off is scheduled for 7:00 EST.