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Fabulous 59 Embiid went on an epic 24-hour scoring spree early in the 2022 season, reminding us that he is one of the game’s most gifted performers—and why teams dread facing him. After outdueling Trae Young and Atlanta by dropping 42 points in a Saturday night win against the visiting Hawks, he returned to the Wells Fargo Center the following night to score a career-high 59 points in a super Sunday 105–98 win against Utah. His 13-point first quarter hinted at the brilliance to come. Later, in a fabulous fourth quarter of pure excellence, he took over the game by scoring 26 of his team’s 27 points. During that stunning stretch, he converted seven of eight shots from the floor and 12 of 15 free throw attempts. He was also terrific defensively, blocking five shots in that quarter alone. For the eventful evening, he also kept the statisticians busy by collecting 11 rebounds and eight assists while swatting away seven shots.

Embiid scored a career-best 59 points in a win against Utah during the 2022 season.

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