2024-01-21 04:41:15
Embiid matched Chamberlain with 30 points in 20 consecutive games, and the 76ers defeated the Hornets on the road for 5 consecutive victories.AFP
Joel Embiid was in hot form, with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 hits. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 97-89 in an away game and won their 5th consecutive victory.
Three Hornets scored in double figures, Miles Bridges had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists, and Brandon Miller had 23 points and 7 rebounds.
In addition to Embiid, the 76ers had Tobias Harris with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Tyrese Maxey with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists.
After the start of the game, the two teams’ offensive and defensive rhythms were very fast. The first quarter was tied 24-24. The Hornets’ shooting percentage dropped significantly in the second quarter. At the end of the half, the 76ers only led by 1 point. In the second half, although the 76ers took the lead, the Hornets clung to the score. At the end of the third quarter, the Hornets took the lead. In the final quarter, the Hornets’ offense once again had problems. The 76ers’ offensive wave did not give their opponents a chance. In the end, the 76ers defeated the Hornets and ushered in their 5th consecutive victory.
Embiid played 36 minutes, made 11 of 23 shots, 11 of 12 free throws, and scored 33 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 hot shots. In the first quarter, he made 4 of 9 shots, 7 of 7 free throws, and scored 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 hot shots. This is also Embiid’s 20th consecutive game with 30+ points, tying Wilt Chamberlain for fifth in history!
Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said of this game, “I think our players played well. We were short-handed, but the whole game played hard and it was hard to find some mistakes.”
Talking about the defense against Embiid, Clifford said: “We defended well. Last time he scored 42 points. He is a difficult player to defend. We defended Embiid better today than last time. .”
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