Joel Embiid makes strong MVP case with dominant performance

Joel Embiid erupted for 36 points as Philadelphia defeated the Cavs to win their sixth straight game and tightened their grip on third place in the Eastern Conference.

Embiid was totally dominant, 36 points on 12-for-19 shooting, 18 rebounds, four blocks, and still found the time to show some generosity with three assists.

The Cavs were without their best defender Jarred Allen so Evan Mobley was tasked with defending Embiid. The Sixers wasted no time in stamping his superiority, drawing a foul on each of the team's first two possessions and never looking back.

Embiid was dominant in the first quarter, recording 15 points and adding an impressive seven rebounds.

He continued his utter domination of Evan Mobley as the game went on including showing off his ability to shoot from beyond the arc. 

The conversation surrounding the MVP had been restricted to Nikola Jokic and some whispers of Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

However, Joel Embiid has now moved ahead of the queue. He s leading the Sixers in remarkable fashion as they aim to finish the season as champions.