Embiid pushed him around with relative ease, but Wembanyama pushed back a bit on the offensive end, scoring 33 points on 10-for-19 shooting (2-for-5 from three, 11-for-12 from the free-throw line).

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. 1 overall pick ...

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.

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.

I thought Embiid’s description of Wembanyama’s season to this point and where he goes from here was particularly on point and enlightening. “Right now, there’s so much hype around him, I think he’s ...

Joel Embiid sized up Victor Wembanyama before his first game against the star San Antonio Spurs rookie. He then delivered a welcome-to-the-NBA moment for the ages. The reigning MVP dominated the ...

Wembanyama could have had another lob later in the half if Jeremy Sochan saw him back-cut Embiid from the corner. It showed how dangerous it is to turn your back on Wembanyama, no matter where he is.

Joel Embiid: Not trying to be too critical. Obviously, extremely talented. Right now, there’s so much hype around him, I think he’s trying to live up to the hype. That’s what I see. And I ...

During warmups, a clip surfaced of Embiid sizing Wembanyama up and saying a prayer. After the game, where Wembayama scored 33 points, Embiid conceded that Wembanyama does live up to the hype.

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.

I thought Embiid's description of Wembanyama's season to this point and where he goes from here was particularly on point and enlightening. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement ...

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.