Basketball
Dominant Embiid tied the Hornets for 53 points
Incredible stuff from Joel Embiid, who broke through the Hornets’ defense with 53 points and led the Sixers to a 131-113 win in a frenzy.
Joel Embiid became the first player this season with two 50-pointers. His victim this time was the Hornets, who flattened the bestial center and led the Sixers to a 131-113 win.
Embiid was no match and finished the game with 53 points on 18/29. 2-pointers, 2/3 three-pointers, 11/11 shots, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 turnovers in 34 minutes of action! Closely followed by James Harden with 19 points and 16 assists, while Tobias Harris added 17 points in a match where the Sixers struggled a little for three periods.
Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre each had 29 points for the Hornets, who saw their record fall to 7-20 and are still waiting for LaMelo Ball to return to action.
THE DODECALPTA: 20-21, 61-54, 96-87, 131-113
sixes: Tucker 3, Harris 17 (2), Embiid 53 (18/29 2-pointers, 2/3 3-pointers, 11/11 shots, 12 rebounds), Harden 19 (3 3-pointers, 9 rebounds, 16 Assists), Melton 12 (4), Niang 3 (1), Reed, Harrell 9, Tybull, Milton 11 (1), Korkmaz 4, Knights
HORNETS: McDaniels 15 (1 threes, 5 rebounds), Washington 4 (2/12 shooting), Plumlee 7 (12 rebounds, 5 assists), Rozier 29 (5 threes, 8 rebounds, 6 assists), Oubre 29 (3), Jones 6, Thor, Richards 9 (8 rebounds), Malenton 9 (1), Bucknight 3 (1), McGowens 2
Source: sport 24
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