By Wendy Burke
Joel Embiid finished the Sixers win with 44 points on 18-of-30 shooting and added seven rebounds, three assists, a steal, two blocks and a triple.
During the seven-game win streak, Embiid has averaged 35.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.4 blocks while scoring at least 30 points five times.
He posted his fifth 40-point game of the season, tying him for most in the Association with Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and Devin Booker.
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