Joel Embiid again led the way in the Sixers' 111-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the Wells Fargo Center.
Joel Embiid’s facial expression after an awkward turn or a bump from behind were the only giveaways.
“I’m OK,” Embiid said of his back. “I just got to keep pushing. What, 13 more games [to the end of the season]? We’re almost there. Then we will figure out the rest later.Sixers partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer make bid for Premier League giant Chelsea F.C.The Sixers had five double-digit scorers. And utilizing a zone defense, they actually beat the Mavs with their own medicine.
Back on Feb. 4, the Sixers were helpless against the zone in a loss to Mavs in Dallas. The Mavs went to it in the second half and the Sixers struggled to adapt, shooting 3-for-14 . James Harden finished with 24 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds, two steals, and a block. Starters Tobias Harris and Matisse Thybulle and reserve Georges Niang were the other double-digit scorers. Meanwhile, reserve center DeAndre Jordan had his best game since signing with the Sixers on March 3.The center was listed as questionable with back soreness prior to Friday night’s game, marking the second consecutive game he was listed with the ailment.
He scored 11 of his points in the final quarter while making all three of his baskets, including two three-pointers. Harden also had four assists while playing 11 minutes.
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