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.
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.
