Daily News | Strong fourth quarter powers Joel Embiid-led Sixers to a 119-108 victory over the New York Knicks
“I think it’s always nice whether you want to go, stay, or whatever, you know where you are at,” the
Embiid had game highs of 35 points and 11 rebounds. Maxey added 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting, including making 5-of-8 three-pointers off the bench. Harden added 20 points, a game-high 12 assists, and eight rebounds. The trio enabled the Sixers , who are third in the Eastern Conference, to snap a two-game skid.
However, aside from showing a few bursts of energy, Embiid looked sluggish early in the second quarter. At one point, a fan yelled “Wake up, Joel.” He appeared to find his groove as the quarter progressed. Harden missed 14 games earlier this season with a strained tendon in his right foot. Then he missed road games on Dec. 31 against Oklahoma City and Jan. 21 against Sacramento with right foot injury management.
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