The Philadelphia 76ers ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s impressive six-game winning streak with a thrilling 127-123 victory. The star of the show was Joel Embiid, who returned from a brief absence due to a hip strain to deliver a dominant performance of 35 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Embiid’s heroics were complemented by Tyrese Maxey’s 28 points as the 76ers snapped their own two-game losing streak in the process.
In other news, the Atlanta Hawks picked up a convincing 136-108 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards, extending the Wizards’ losing streak to a dismal nine games. Trae Young led the charge for the Hawks with 26 points and 10 assists, while De’Andre Hunter chipped in with 20 points. The Hawks never trailed in the game as they outscored the Wizards in every quarter, especially in the third where they were outscored 37-20.
Moving on to Brooklyn, the Nets overcame a slow start to defeat the shorthanded Miami Heat 112-97, thanks in large part to Mikal Bridges’ 24 points. Despite missing his first five shots, Bridges recovered to finish an efficient 8-for-19 from the field. The Nets’ win snapped their three-game losing streak and marked their second win against the Heat this season.
In Los Angeles, the Lakers won 121-115 over the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Anthony Davis’ 32 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron James also contributed 22 points, while Max Christie and D’Angelo Russell chipped in with 12 and 10 points, respectively. The Lakers’ bench provided valuable support, with Austin Reaves scoring 15 points and 10 assists, Christian Wood scoring 13 points and Jaxson Hayes adding 10 points.
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