Joel Embiid scores franchise-record 70 points as 76ers beat Spurs

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Joel Embiid scored a career-high and franchise-record 70 points to go along with 18 rebounds as the host Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 133-123 on Monday.

Embiid, the reigning Most Valuable Player, became the third player in Philadelphia franchise history to produce at least 60points in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain (three occasions) and Allen Iverson.