Joel Embiid, 76ers throttle host Timberwolves

Joel Embiid had 39 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots to easily lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the host Minnesota Timberwolves 117-94 on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

It was Embiid's 150th career game with at least 30 points, third in franchise history behind Allen Iverson (303) and Charles Barkley (154).

Embiid was 13-for-22 from the field, including 4-for-4 from 3-point territory. He also hit all nine of his f