Joel Embiid topped the night with 43 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

This match brought two of the best teams in the East face to face, but they are going in opposite directions.

James Harden gave 16 points and 14 assists for Philly, who has won six of her last seven games, while remaining perfect (5-0) when Harden is in the starting line-up.

Ebid, the NBA top scorer, made 15 of 27 shooting attempts, as well as 12 of the 16 free throws. The MVP favorite has averaged at least 40 points for the 10th time this season, raising his points average per game to 29.7.

Zach LaVine saved with 24 points for the Bulls, who have now lost five games in a row, while DeMar DeRozan added 23.

Chicago continues to fight against the forces of the East, as it shows a combined record of 0-9 against Philadelphia, Miami and Milwaukee, the three clubs in front of it.

With a three-point shot at the end of the third quarter, Harden equalized with Reggie Miller for the third time of all time. It was the 2,560th long shot in his career.

The Lakers deprived LeBron

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is not in the starting line-up for tonight’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to pain in his left knee after performing at 56 points against the San Antonio Spurs. Golden State Warriors.

The third highest set of points in a King James game led the Lakers to a big win on Saturday night. The team has suffered four consecutive defeats in the past.

Since the start of the season, James has lost 17 games due to various injuries, including problems with his abdomen and ankle.

In his 19th season in the NBA, James averaged 29.4 points per game, 8.1 rebounds and 6.2 assists.

Despite these performances and the presence of other star players such as Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis, the Lakers are ninth in the Western Conference standings and could be forced to advance to the qualifying tournament to access the playoff.

Elsewhere in the NBA:

Hawks 110 – Pistons 113 (prol.)

ATL: Bogdan Bogdanovic had 22 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds
DET: Cade Cunningham led with 28 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds.

Rockets 106 – Heat 123

HOU: Kevin Porter Jr. had 22 points and 5 rebounds.
MIA: Jimmy Butler had 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

Trail Blazers – Timberwolves

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Jazz – Mavericks

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Warriors – Nuggets

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Knicks – Kings

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