NBA: 3 highest-scoring games of Joel Embiid's career

Joel Embiid was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA draft with the third overall pick. After missing the first two seasons due to injuries, he finally made his debut during the 2016-17 NBA season and has a dominant force since then.

In 2017, he made it to the All-NBA First Team after averaging 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game over the 2016-17 regular season. He then followed it up with a monster double-double season averaging 22.9 points and 11.0 rebounds over the 2017-18 season.

He started the 2018-19 season strong and is posting huge numbers on a nightly basis. The Sixers have their own Big 3 in the form of Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons. In this article, let us take a look at three of Embiid's highest-scoring games in the NBA so far.

#3 41 vs Los Angeles Clippers, November 1, 2018

Joel Embiid scored 41 points to torch the LA Clippers. Credit: Spin

Stat line: 41 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 blocks on 50.0 per cent shooting

Joel Embiid exploded for 31-points, 11-rebounds double-double against the Toronto Raptors but the Sixes could not get the win against the number one seeded team. Two days later, when the Sixers hosted the Clippers at home, it was again Embiid who carried the team on his shoulders but got the win this time.

In the first quarter, at the 8:39 mark, he knocked down an open three-pointer to extend the Sixers' lead to six points. The defenders had no answer for Embiid as he bullied the defenders in the paint and scored easy baskets.

Embiid went 16-for-32 from the field, including 3-for-8 from long range. He also had 13 rebounds on the night to put together a double-double. He was +16 in the game and also had 4 blocks the night.

#2 42 vs Charlotte Hornets, November 9, 2018

Joel Embiid dropped 42 points as the 76ers beat the Hornets at home

Stat line: 42 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks on 61.1 per cent shooting

Two nights after beating the Pacers on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers were back home to host the Charlotte Hornets. It was Embiid's show as he scored 42 points to put together a double-double and the Sixers managed to beat the Hornets by one-point.

The Hornets started the game with an 8-0 run and Embiid knocked down a mid-range jumper to get it going. At the 6:42 mark, he had a huge putback slam to cut the Hornets' lead to just two points. He had several dunks on the night and entertained the home crowd.

Embiid also caused problems on the defensive end with 4 blocks and his heroics helped the 76ers beat the Hornets in overtime, 133-132.

#1 46 at Los Angeles Lakers, November 15, 2017

Joel Embiid scored career-high 46 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. Credit: USA Today

Stat line: 46 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 blocks on 70.0 per cent shooting

The Philadelphia Sixers started the season in an impressive way and were 7-6 when they visited Los Angeles to take on the Lakers at the Staples Center. Joel Embiid had a monster game and stuffed the stat sheet to help the 76ers beat the Lakers.

Embiid started the game with a mid-range jumper, before following it up with an open three-pointer to give the 76ers, a one-point lead. In the second quarter, with the Sixers up by 4 at the 9:08 mark, he had a huge block on Corey Brewer.

The 2017 NBA All-Star was very efficient from the field and went 14-for-20, including 2-for-3 from long range. He was also attentive on the defensive end and had seven blocks. The Sixers won the game, 115-109.