76ers’ Joel Embiid Clinches 2021-22 NBA Scoring Title Ahead of Giannis Antetokounmpo

By Adam D Anglo On Apr 11, 2022

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Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid officially clinched the scoring title Sunday after the Milwaukee Bucks ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo for the team’s season finale versus the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wins the 2021-22 NBA scoring title, the first center to lead the league in scoring since Shaquille O’Neal in 1999-2000.

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Coach Bud just said none of the doubtful players will play against the <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cavs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Cavs</a> tonight ⬇️<br><br>No Giannis, no Brook, no Khris, no Bobby. <a href=”https://t.co/8sTKEnvpgb”>https://t.co/8sTKEnvpgb</a>

Embiid is currently averaging 30.6 points per game, just ahead of Giannis (29.9 PPG). LeBron James averaged 30.3 points per game for the Los Angeles Lakers this season but didn’t play enough games to be eligible for the scoring title, leaving him out of the running.

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