Former Kansas center Joel Embiid put on a show for NBA fans eager to watch some sports on TV on Christmas Day. The 7-footer from Cameroon exploded for 25 points, 16 rebounds, three blocks and three assists in Philadelphia’s 105-98 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
“Great first Christmas game and we got the win. Merry Christmas #TheProcess,” Embiid Tweeted after the victory.
Heading into Monday’s game, the 23-year-old, fourth-year pro, who missed his first two years in the league because of surgeries on his right foot, had averaged 23.9 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.