In a stunning offensive performance, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 24 points on 66% shooting, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists in the first quarter of a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite Embiid's efforts, the 76ers trailed the Spurs by one point at the end of the quarter, with a score of 35-34. The Spurs' scoring was led by Wemby, Vassell, and McDermott with 10, 10, and 5 points respectively. The 76ers had a +10 advantage in 2-point field goals, while the Spurs led by +18 in 3-pointers and the 76ers had a +7 edge in free throws. Embiid's first-quarter performance also extended his streak of 20 consecutive games with at least 30 points. His 24 points are the fourth-highest he's ever scored in a quarter, the most in a first quarter, and the fifth-most in a quarter against the Spurs in the Popovich era.
Embiid with 30 points with 3 min left in 1Q.
Joel Embiid's 24-point 1st quarter vs. Spurs: - 4th-most points he's ever had in a quarter, most in a 1st quarter - 5th-most points anyone has scored in a quarter vs. Spurs in the Gregg Popovich era
Joel Embiid after the first quarter: 24 points 6 rebounds 2 assists https://t.co/2DLt15FOqH
Joel Embiid's first quarter numbers are WILD 🔥 https://t.co/VgIF89n5ki
Joel Embiid posted 24 PTS in the first quarter vs. the Spurs 😳 Embiid has 20 consecutive 30-point games. https://t.co/UFgkKXtMll
Update: Embiid scored 24 pts in the first quarter... 😳 https://t.co/OiUBGCHAlw
Embiid has 24????????? It’s been one quarter. That’s not supposed to happen.
Joel Embiid posted 24 PTS after the first quarter vs. the Spurs 😳 Embiid has 20 consecutive 30-point games. https://t.co/EkrEu4g8zi
Embiid scores 24 in the first quarter vs Wemby & Spurs. Go for Wilt! Go for 100!
JOEL EMBIID ABSOLUTELY EXPLODES FOR 24 FIRST QUARTER POINTS 😱 🎥: @sixers https://t.co/iIYivImQua
Joel Embiid's live prop for points is 49.5 @FDSportsbook 👀 He just had 24 points in the first quarter 🤯 https://t.co/Q3hhGSL1CH
Joel Embiid with 24 in the first quarter 👀 https://t.co/0WmJ0h3He1
Embiid on WiltWatch…24 points in first quarter
1Q: Spurs by 1. Wemby 10 pts Vassell 10 pts McDermott 5 pts Embiid 24 pts 2s: Sixers +10 3s: Spurs +18 FTs: Sixers +7
Embiid with 24 and 6 in the 1st quarter like it's nothing...and the Sixers are losing. https://t.co/iqbGNsGa30
After 1: Spurs 35, Sixers 34 Victor Wenbanyama got off to a great start, scoring 10 quick points before sitting with two fouls (and his minutes-limit). Joel Embiid continued his ridiculous pace recently with 24 (!) first quarter points on 8-for-12 shooting.
Holy hell he finally missed one! Spurs lead after 1, but Embiid has 24 points already
JOEL EMBIID IN THE FIRST 🤯 UNSTOPPABLE. https://t.co/lo2SbByPzp
Joel Embiid in the 1st quarter: 24 Points 6 Rebounds 2 Assists 66% FG https://t.co/s13jIrtUbR
8 FT attempts already for Joel Embiid in this first quarter
16 point first quarter for Joel Embiid 2s: 10 points FTs: 6 points