The Philadelphia 76ers had a big night on Tuesday as they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers behind double-doubles from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The two combined for an impressive 45 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists in the victory.
Embiid was the star of the night, putting up 26 points and 12 rebounds. He was efficient from the field, shooting 11-of-17 from the floor and 4-of-7 from beyond the arc. He also added three assists and two blocks in the win.
Maxey was also impressive, finishing with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. He shot 8-of-15 from the field and 3-of-6 from deep. He was also a perfect 0-of-0 from the free throw line, which is a rarity in today’s game.
The 76ers were also boosted by the return of Ben Simmons, who finished with eight points, seven rebounds, and four assists in his first game back from injury. Tobias Harris also chipped in 17 points and five rebounds in the win.
Adding to the excitement of the night was the presence of James Harden, who is rumored to be joining the 76ers in a blockbuster trade. He watched from the sidelines as his potential new team pulled out the victory.
The 76ers are now 11-6 on the season and are looking to make a run at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. With Embiid and Maxey leading the way, they have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs.
