2023 MVP Joël Embiid needed 50 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers overcome the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Joël Embiid, named best player of the 2022-2023 regular season, scored 50 points, his highest total this season, for a victory for Philadelphia against the poorly ranked Washington Wizards (131-126). The pivot added 13 rebounds and 7 assists to his evening festival. All without being in full possession of his means, after having missed two matches due to illness. ” I did not feel well. My chest hurt… I started to feel better in the second half, but I suffered,” he commented.Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs, back after missing a game ( hip), lost their 15th consecutive game at Western Conference leader Minnesota (102-94) and are getting closer to the franchise record (16), established last season. Clumsy when shooting, Wembanyama was rather discreet for his return (12 points, 10 rebounds). San Antonio held up well before cracking in the fourth quarter. Another Frenchman took the spotlight, Rudy Gobert, with 16 points, 21 rebounds and 2 blocks, to a standing ovation from his audience. “Playing with Victor (Wembanyama) is fun. He is someone I like, I hope he will be successful, I will always be there for him, I can’t wait to see him develop,” he said.
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