Joel Embiid's Playoff Career-High 50 Points Leads 76ers to 125-114 Game 3 Win

Apr 26, 2024, 01:38 AM

In a crucial NBA playoff game at the Wells Fargo Center, Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their series. Embiid scored a playoff career-high 50 points, shooting 13-for-19 from the field, 5-for-7 from three-point range, and 19-for-21 at the free throw line. This performance helped the 76ers cut the series deficit to 2-1. The game also featured notable contributions from Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Brunson, who scored 25 and 39 points, respectively. Embiid's scoring feat sets a new record as the first player in NBA postseason history to score 50+ points on fewer than 20 field goal attempts. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday.