76ers' Joel Embiid posts a double-double on Friday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embidd posted a double-double Friday versus the Orlando Magic. He scored a team-high 25 points with 10 rebounds, four assists, and three three-pointers in only 27 minutes.
What It Means:
Embiid was huge again in another Philly loss. He dominated the ball, taking 21 shots. He was also the only 76ers starter with a positive plus/minus rating with his +3.
The front runner for rookie of the year, Embiid came into the game averaging 18.2 points 7.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game.
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