On Tuesday night, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid recorded his sixth career triple-double in a dominant 138-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Embiid finished the night with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in just 28 minutes of play.
The 76ers had a strong start to the game, leading by as many as 24 points in the first half. Embiid was a key factor in the team’s success, scoring 12 points and grabbing seven rebounds in the first two quarters alone. He also had four assists in the first half, setting the stage for his triple-double.
In the second half, Embiid continued to be a force on both ends of the court. He finished the game with 10 assists, which is a career-high for him. His 10 assists were also the most by any 76ers player since Allen Iverson had 11 in 2006.
Embiid’s triple-double was the sixth of his career, which is the most by any 76ers player since Charles Barkley had seven in 1987. Embiid is now just one triple-double away from tying Barkley for the most in franchise history.
The 76ers have now won four straight games and are currently sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. With Embiid leading the way, they have a great chance of making a deep run in the playoffs this season.
Tuesday night’s win was a great example of how dominant Embiid can be when he is at his best. His triple-double performance was a reminder of why he is one of the best players in the league and why the 76ers are a serious contender this season.
