Joel Embiid’s dominant performance against the Charlotte Hornets extends 30+ point streak to 20-straight games

The Philadelphia 76ers wrapped up a quick two-game road trip last night against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 97-89 on the second night of a back-to-back. 

Joel Embiid naturally led the way for the Sixers with a dominant 33 point, 10 rebound, and 5 assist performance. His 30+ point effort was the 20th consecutive game where he reached that mark.

Joel Embiid 20th-straight game of 30+ PTS

.@JoelEmbiid now has 2️⃣0️⃣ consecutive 30-point games.

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 21, 2024

Joel Embiid recorded his 20th-straight game of 30+ PTS in the Sixers' win in Charlotte!

33 PTS
10 REB
5 AST
3 BLK pic.twitter.com/MR17Xdge8i

— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2024

Embiid now joins Wilt Chamberlain (4x) and James Harden (1x) as the only players in NBA History to record 30+ points in 20 or more games in a row, marking the sixth instance in NBA History with such streak.

Tyrese Maxey added 16 points, 8 assists, and three rebounds, while Tobias Harris poured in 21 points with six assists and five rebounds. Danuel House Jr provided a spark off the bench, scoring nine points to go along with 3 rebounds, a steal, and a block. 

Big Bench Minutes from Danuel House Jr.

9 PTS | 3 REB | 1 STL | 1 BLK @DanuelHouseJr was a difference-maker tonight.

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 21, 2024

Friday Night Rewind: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey dominate Orlando Magic

On Friday night, the 76ers dominated the Orlando Magic in a 124-109 victory led by two strong performances from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. 

Embiid scored 36 points on 12-of-22 shooting from the floor with seven rebounds and four steals. Maxey scored 32 points on 10-of-20 shooting with five assists. 

Embiid and Maxey broke a 58-year-old franchise record, both scoring 30+ points in the win. It was the eighth time this season the duo scored 30+ points passing Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer, who went over 30 together seven times during the 1965-66 season.

Joel Embiid off the backboard

caught in a jam? throw it off the glass. 😤

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 20, 2024

Joel Embiid credits Anthony Edwards for self alley-oop vs Magic, says he wants to be like him when he grows up >>

Embiid scored 28 points at HALFTIME against the Magic on 10-of-14 shooting from the floor while handing the game over to Maxey in the second half. Reese scored 7 of his 15 second half points to keep Embiid on the bench for the final frame. 

Following two weekend wins on the road, the Sixers improved to 28-13 on the season and are now winners of five straight games. They are just a half game behind the second place Milwaukee Bucks and 3.5 games behind the first place Boston Celtics. 

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