On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers played the Indiana Pacers at the Wells Fargo Center.
The 76ers won by a score of 115-105.
Joel Embiid exploded for 39 points, nine rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 12/23 from the field and 2/8 from three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To Joel Embiid’s Performance In Pacers-76ers Game
Here’s what people were saying about Embiid:
Underdog NBA: “Joel Embiid in Friday’s win: 39 PTS 9 REB 12-23 FG 32 MIN (season-high) His most points in a regular-season game since Jan. 22, 2024, when he scored 70.”
Sean Barnard: “It is strange watching Joel Embiid this year because I find myself paying much more attention to his movement physically rather than his quality of play Tonight was the most physically aggressive and assertive he has been all year. Battled for position early and often. Really encouraging to see”
Real Sports: “Joel Embiid had 39 points tonight. The last time he had more? His 70-point game.”
@JoshReynolds24: “In case you missed it: Joel Embiid looked like Joel Embiid last night & it was wonderful to see… 39 Points, 9 Boards, MVP chants @ home in the throwbacks & a win He was moving like he had his legs under him for the 1st time in a bit. Tears in my eyes.”
NBA: “EMBIID DOMINATES IN PHILLY! 😤 39 PTS 😤 9 REB 76ers get the win at home.”
EMBIID DOMINATES IN PHILLY!
😤 39 PTS
😤 9 REB76ers get the win at home. pic.twitter.com/qUgPrz33C2
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Embiid is now averaging 20.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 22.0% from three-point range in 10 games.
He is in his 10th season (out of Kansas).
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With their victory over the Pacers, the 76ers are now 14-10 in 24 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten (and are 8-7 in 15 games at home).
The 76ers will play their next game on Sunday when they visit Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.
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As for the Pacers, they are now 6-19 in 25 games, which has them as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference.
They are just 1-11 in 12 games away from Indiana.
Following the 76ers, the Pacers will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Washington Wizards.
Embiid has only appeared in 68 regular season games since the 2022-23 season when he won the MVP Award.
