Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns put up impressive scoring performances in their respective games, but did they set any records? Embiid's 70 points for the Philadelphia 76ers did set a franchise record, surpassing the previous mark from 1967. He also became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1963 to score 70 points and grab 15 rebounds in a game. Additionally, Embiid recorded only one turnover, the fewest in a game with 70 points since turnovers became an official stat in 1977-78. Meanwhile, Towns scored 44 points in the first half for the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting a franchise record. He was incredibly efficient, shooting 14 for 17 from the field and 8 of 9 from beyond the arc. While Towns fell short of the NBA record for points in a half, his performance was still noteworthy. Both players drew praise from fellow NBA stars, including LeBron James.