NBA fans will get an early Christmas present of sorts when Victor Wembanyama and the surging San Antonio Spurs head to Philadelphia to face Joel Embiid, Paul George and the 76ers on Monday.

Monday night marked the first time San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama would match up with the MVP-winning big man, Joel Embiid. Being that Wembanyama is the league’s No.

On Monday, Embiid went right at Wembanyama in the early going, showing the same aggressiveness as in their initial meeting. However, the Sixers’ star looked rusty for most of his abbreviated stay.

In that game, Embiid made 24 of 41 field goals and 21 of 23 free throws, and added 18 rebounds and five assists. Wembanyama scored 33 points in the first matchup.

Embiid was tossed with 2:59 left in the second quarter. The Philly star attempted to get to the cup, driving into Wembanyama while trying to get to his left hand.

Considering Joel Embiid's recent comments, Victor Wembanyama and the Philadelphia 76ers star will never play on the same team. Author: Lance Roberson. Aug 9, 2024 2:47 PM EDT. In this story: ...

NBA fans will get an early Christmas present of sorts when Victor Wembanyama and the surging San Antonio Spurs head to Philadelphia to face Joel Embiid, Paul George and the 76ers on Monday.

In that game, Embiid made 24 of 41 field goals and 21 of 23 free throws, and added 18 rebounds and five assists. Wembanyama scored 33 points in the first matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, and San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama battle for postinon during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP ...