The Philadelphia Sixers and Los Angeles Clippers were both on a winning streak. The 76ers, leaders in the Eastern Conference, had won their last three games, while the California franchise remained on seven consecutive victories. Friday, the two teams crossed swords, and it was the Sixers who won (106-103) at home.
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Philadelphia got off to the best start, leading 20-3 after four minutes. The Pennsylvania franchise led most of the game, but with varying degrees of lead. Thus, in the second quarter, it had a 15 units lead, but Los Angeles then came back to three points (73-70, 33rd) in the third quarter and even briefly led in the fourth (94-92 , 43rd).
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Embiid still over 35 points
If “Philly” is ironed in front, the Clippers, however, remained threatening until the end. There was still a point difference 21 seconds from the buzzer, after a three-point shot from Reggie Jackson, the leader of LA. Two free throws from Danny Green ultimately solidified the Sixers’ lead. And Marcus Morris missed a final three-point shoot for the Clippers.
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Philadelphia played without Tobias Harris (right knee pain), Seth Curry (left hip injury) and Dwight Howard (left knee). But the 76ers were able to rely on Joel Embiid (36 points, 14 rebounds). The Cameroonian hub became the first Philadelphia player since 2006 to score more than 35 points in three consecutive matches.
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For the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul George scored 37 points. The Californians were also able to count on Patrick Patterson, from the bench and author of 18 points in 14 minutes. Nicolas Batum, he played 30 minutes, for three points, eight rebounds and three assists. Kawhi Leonard was still away, suffering from his right foot.
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Harris and Durant save Brooklyn
While the Sixers defeated the Clippers, the Brooklyn Nets, second in the Eastern Conference, won against the Charlotte Hornets (130-115), in a close encounter until the start of the fourth quarter. time. The Nets then took a lead (115-96, 42nd) which they kept until the end of the game.
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Joe Harris and Kevin Durant were the main architects of Brooklyn’s victory, with 26 and 25 points scored respectively. James Harden was still absent. Kyrie Irving scored 12 points, and Blake Griffin, 10. The Nets were also able to count on Landry Shamet, from the bench (21 points in 20 minutes). Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot, he spent 11 minutes on the floor, for six points scored.
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