Sixers Close Out Third Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated visiting Los Angeles Lakers 105-87, at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday evening.
The Sixers jumped out to a good start with a, 32-22, lead after one quarter. The Lakers came out stronger in the second, but the hosts maintained control and took a six-point lead into the break The Sixers reestablished dominance through the third quarter, where they outscored the Lakers by 14 points, to take a 20-point lead into the final frame. The scoring slowed down in the fourth, but the visitors could not make any progress, as the 76ers closed out their third straight win.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 26 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal, in 35 minutes. Tobias Harris followed up with 23 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Tyrese Maxey logged 14 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks. The Sixers shot 50 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from long range.
Meanwhile, Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 31 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, in 34 minutes. Russell Westbrook followed up with 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, while Malik Monk chipped in 11 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Lakers shot 41 percent from the field, including 6-of-29 from deep.
The Lakers (24-25) will look to bounce back as they take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Friday. The 76ers (29-19) play host to the Kings on Saturday.
The Sixers jumped out to a good start with a, 32-22, lead after one quarter. The Lakers came out stronger in the second, but the hosts maintained control and took a six-point lead into the break The Sixers reestablished dominance through the third quarter, where they outscored the Lakers by 14 points, to take a 20-point lead into the final frame. The scoring slowed down in the fourth, but the visitors could not make any progress, as the 76ers closed out their third straight win.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 26 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal, in 35 minutes. Tobias Harris followed up with 23 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Tyrese Maxey logged 14 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks. The Sixers shot 50 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from long range.
Meanwhile, Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 31 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, in 34 minutes. Russell Westbrook followed up with 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, while Malik Monk chipped in 11 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Lakers shot 41 percent from the field, including 6-of-29 from deep.
The Lakers (24-25) will look to bounce back as they take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Friday. The 76ers (29-19) play host to the Kings on Saturday.
Warriors Defeat T'Wolves, 124-115
The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-115, at Chase Center on Thursday.
While there were 10 ties and seven lead changes in this game, Golden State held the lead for the final 20 minutes. That can be attributed to a 38-20 third quarter, with the Warriors getting their lead up to 16 points at times. With that said, it stayed within a single-digit margin for all but five total minutes. Golden State shot 54 percent from the field and 58 percent from three-point range (21-of-36) while holding Minnesota to 44 percent from the field and 23 percent from long range (10-of-44). In addition, the Warriors out-assisted the Timberwolves, 31-22.
The Timberwolves (24-24) were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, tallying 31 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Anthony Edwards amassed 27 points, six rebounds and six assists. Jaden McDaniels had 14 points and four rebounds, while Jarred Vanderbilt amassed nine points, eight rebounds and three steals. D'Angelo Russell departed in the third quarter with a shin issue and did not return.
The Warriors (36-13) were led by Stephen Curry, collecting 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals. Klay Thompson totaled 23 points, five rebounds and four assists. Andrew Wiggins accrued 19 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Jordan Poole provided 19 points, three rebounds and five assists to lead the bench.
Minnesota has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Friday, traveling to face the Phoenix Suns. As for Golden State, they return to action on Saturday in a home matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.
While there were 10 ties and seven lead changes in this game, Golden State held the lead for the final 20 minutes. That can be attributed to a 38-20 third quarter, with the Warriors getting their lead up to 16 points at times. With that said, it stayed within a single-digit margin for all but five total minutes. Golden State shot 54 percent from the field and 58 percent from three-point range (21-of-36) while holding Minnesota to 44 percent from the field and 23 percent from long range (10-of-44). In addition, the Warriors out-assisted the Timberwolves, 31-22.
The Timberwolves (24-24) were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, tallying 31 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Anthony Edwards amassed 27 points, six rebounds and six assists. Jaden McDaniels had 14 points and four rebounds, while Jarred Vanderbilt amassed nine points, eight rebounds and three steals. D'Angelo Russell departed in the third quarter with a shin issue and did not return.
The Warriors (36-13) were led by Stephen Curry, collecting 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals. Klay Thompson totaled 23 points, five rebounds and four assists. Andrew Wiggins accrued 19 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Jordan Poole provided 19 points, three rebounds and five assists to lead the bench.
Minnesota has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Friday, traveling to face the Phoenix Suns. As for Golden State, they return to action on Saturday in a home matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.