Joel Embiid's historic 70-point game against the Spurs has sparked discussions about his MVP chances this season. Experts and analysts are in awe of his scoring prowess, with comparisons to some of the greatest scoring seasons in NBA history. Embiid's performance has significantly improved his MVP odds, and he is currently leading in various statistical categories, including points per 36 minutes. His remarkable scoring output has also drawn attention to his impact on the 76ers' success, as they are tied for the 2nd best record in the East. Additionally, Embiid's scoring rate this season has surpassed his entire scoring total from the 2019-2020 season in significantly fewer games. The basketball community is now eagerly anticipating whether Embiid will replicate another 70-point performance during the regular season.
On Monday, Joel Embiid became the 9th player EVER to score 70+ points! Ahead of Embiid taking the floor again (7pm/et, NBA App), relive his historic performance below. https://t.co/bOXVPpCtOb
Will Joel Embiid go off for another 70-point performance during the regular season? π₯π€ https://t.co/he55hRJxn3
In 51 games of the (COVID-shortened) 2019-2020 season, Joel Embiid scored 1172 points total. In 32 games so far this year, he has 1156. Tonight he's going to pass his entire scoring total from four seasons ago in less than 2/3 the # of games.
Joel Embiid is myth-making in real time and the best may be yet to come | Bryan Armen Graham https://t.co/hO8bUnlduf
Joel Embiid is myth-making in real time and the best may be yet to come https://t.co/TYnUKF3gPc
WHATT did we just witness??!! What yβall think of Embiid dropping 70 last night? π€― https://t.co/NhsFJLplFY
Most points scored in an NBA game this season: Joel Embiid 70 Giannis Antetokounmpo 64 Karl-Anthony Towns 62 Giannis Antetokounmpo 54 Devin Booker 52 Joel Embiid and Zach LaVine 51 Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey 50
Joel Embiid is currently averaging 38.0 points per 36 minutes which is the highest in any season in the shot clock era (since 1954-55). #NBA | #BrotherlyLove https://t.co/sWnffZTlqN
Joel Embiid jumped from a +200 favorite to +120 favorite to win the NBA MVP after his 70 point performance π (odds via @BetMGM) https://t.co/Y1vFbMTwiY
After dropping 70 points, does Joel Embiid have the MVP award on lock? Or will injuries cause him to miss out on the award? Heβs currently leading the odds on @FDSportsbook. π https://t.co/1NsTgiEkFc
Joel Embiid with the leopard coat at 76ers practice π (π₯: @BySamDiGiovanni) https://t.co/tUxed02zNV
Joel Embiid came to practice dripped out in a leopard coat after dropping 70 points ππ (via @BySamDiGiovanni) https://t.co/j7hI7R40R0
Joel Embiid dropped 70 and now he is showing up to practice in a leopard coat π https://t.co/1gfc34JrPh
Joel Embiid was really getting shots up in a fur coat at practice after he dropped 70 on Monday π π₯: @BySamDiGiovanni https://t.co/Y2kSZpiPem
Joel Embiid getting shots up with some flair after practice: https://t.co/eDOgwdEDGh
Correlation may not be causation, but when Carl June's lab attends @sixers game, @JoelEmbiid scores franchise record *70* points. More of this please https://t.co/o1Wi4I8rlH
Joel Embiid's numbers since December 1st are WILD. π± https://t.co/AzbDng1xWa
Joel Embiid is currently averaging more points, rebounds, assists and blocks than his MVP campaign last year π€― Is he a lock to repeat for MVP this year? π€ https://t.co/h5FdbsvQZ5
Last night, Joel Embiid became the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points in a single game. In my latest article for @ESPN, I examined the best individual scoring efforts in NBA history. Spoiler: Wilt Chamberlain pops up quite a bit! https://t.co/O9GWBZYJuM
Joel Embiid led his team to victory last night against the Spurs while breaking records in the process! Not only is it amazing that he scored 70 points, I'm blown away that he shot 58% from the field! With his team tied for the 2nd best record in the East, he's once again theβ¦
Sixers Bell Ringer: Joel Embiid hammers Spurs with franchise-record 70 points https://t.co/qxG0pPgQiV
"[Embiid] is producing, what is on track to be, maybe the greatest scoring season in the history of the sport." π² Zach Lowe is in "awe" of what Joel Embiid is accomplishing. https://t.co/5A5Y8siceP
After last nightβs 70-piece is Embiid a lock to win MVP this year? π€π https://t.co/TptgZtjR5p