Embiid ended Friday's 125-114 victory over Atlanta with 38 points (12-24 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 13-15 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal in 36 minutes.
Embiid entered Friday's game as the leading scorer in the NBA, averaging 33.1 points per game while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor. His 38 points against Atlanta was a game high and marked the reigning MVP's seventh straight game with at least 30 points. Embiid's scoring dominance is in large part due to his contributions at the free-throw line, which continued Friday.