Embiid Scores 70 Points in Historic Performance, Wembanyama Impresses

Midseason awards place Embiid as MVP and Wembanyama as Rookie of the Year as NBA trade deadline approaches.

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers scored 70 points in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, a feat that has only happened 13 other times in NBA history.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, despite being overshadowed by Embiid's performance, had a strong game with 33 points and two blocks.
Embiid praised Wembanyama's size and skill, calling him 'the future' and an 'amazing basketball player.'
Midseason awards from USA TODAY place Embiid as the current MVP and Wembanyama as Rookie of the Year.
The NBA trade deadline is approaching on February 8, with several teams already engaged in trade season.