Sixers put 'hot-hand' Joel Embiid up against Kings

Philadelphia's Joel Embiid has finished as the runner-up for the NBA MVP award in back-to-back seasons.

Through his team's 26 games this year, Embiid continues to make a bold statement for consideration as the best player in the league.

Embiid scored 53 points -- the second time he has eclipsed 50 this season -- in a 131-113 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday to become the first Sixers player with multiple games o