Snapshot:
The 76ers (45-27) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (31-42), 126-121, on the road on Wednesday night to tip off a three-game road trip. The Sixers took both meetings from the Lakers this season after sweeping them during the 2020-21 campaign as well.
Four Sixers scored at least 20 points in the victory, led by Joel Embiid who ultimately tallied a game-high 30 points.
Philadelphia went 47-for-91 (.516) from the field, 10-for-27 (.370) from 3-point range, and 22-for-28 (.786) from the free-throw line. The Lakers shot 50-for-97 (.515) from the field, 11-for-30 (.367) from 3, and 10-for-16 (.625) from the foul line.
LeBron James (knee) did not suit up, but the Lakers had four 20-point scorers of their own: Russell Westbrook (24), Dwight Howard (24), Malik Monk (23), and Carmelo Anthony (20).
The Sixers committed just seven turnovers in the contest.
Key Contributors:
Joel Embiid
- In notching his 37th double-double of the season, Embiid posted a game-high 30 points (11-19 fg, 8-12 ft) and 10 rebounds, plus three assists, three steals, and three blocks in 34 minutes.
James Harden
- Harden scored 16 of his 24 points (7-18 fg, 1-6 3fg, 9-10 ft) in the third quarter. He added seven rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in 37 minutes.
Tyrese Maxey
- In a game-high 38 minutes of action, Maxey contributed 21 points (8-14 fg, 3-5 3fg, 2-2 ft), five rebounds, seven assists, and one steal.
Tobias Harris
- Harris posted a game-high plus-20 rating in 36 minutes of play. He totaled 20 points (8-15 fg, 2-5 3fg, 2-2 ft), seven rebounds, and five assists.
Georges Niang/DeAndre Jordan
- Niang and Jordan both played 14 minutes off the bench and added nine points apiece. Niang drained three of his four 3-point attempts, while Jordan pulled down seven rebounds.
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Up Next:
A three-game road trip for the Sixers continues Friday at the LA Clippers at 10:30 p.m. ET. The Sixers will then visit the Phoenix Suns on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
The next game in South Philadelphia is Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. against Milwaukee.
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