The first international player to win the NBA scoring title was Joel Embiid.
The first scoring title by a center since 1999-2000 was up for grabs on the final day of the season, but it was won by the Philadelphia 76ers center, who was already the overwhelming favorite.
Had Antetokounmpo scored 47 against Cleveland, he would have had to score zero points against the Detroit Pistons to win the title. Antetokounmpo would have needed 78 if he hadn't played.
The Los Angeles Lakers forward, who injured his ankle in the last few games of the season, did not qualify for the scoring title. The threshold for season-ending awards is 58 games.
The scoring title was the first international player to lead the league in scoring, as well as setting several other marks. The first center to average more than 30 points for a season since 1981-82 was the Hall of Famer, and the MVP candidate.
Since the shot clock was introduced, the scoring champion has played the fewest minutes per game. Stephen Curry had 34.2 minutes per game in 2015-16 and last season.
Philadelphia can move up to third in the East with a win over Detroit and a loss by Boston in Memphis.
Philadelphia would play the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the playoffs. The Toronto Raptors will face the 76ers in the first round.
There is a chance that Embiid will play against Detroit.
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