On Monday, Joel Embiid recorded his sixth triple double in his NBA career to help Philadelphia defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 138-94. With his career-high 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, the Cameroonian helped hand LeBron James the most crushing defeat.
Embiid converted nine of his fifteen field goals, including two of his three three-pointers, and sank ten of his twelve free throw attempts.
“You’re trying to play winning basket-ball,” Embiid said. When my teammates are wide open, I want to get them easy shots, just make the game easy for myself.”
The season’s first triple double of the season was recorded by the 29-year-old, seven-foot-tall (2.13-meter) NBA Most Valuable Player in three quarters on the same night the 76ers made 22 three-pointers, one short of the club record. For the Sixers, Tyrese Maxey finished with a game-high 31 points and eight assists. The team shot 47 of 93 from the field and 22 of 46 from three-point range. “We are having fun together. Sharing the ball is enjoyable for us, Embiid said.The sphere is in motion. We are aware of what has to be done. Defense is where it all begins. You can easily score baskets in transition after you get stops.—APP