Embiid scores 36 points, leads 76ers over Kings

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid put his versatility on show and the 76ers on his again.

Embiid scored 36 factors, Tyrese Maxey keyed a game-changing run within the fourth quarter and Philadelphia received its fourth in a row with a 103-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night time.

Enjoying in his twenty first straight contest, Embiid added 12 rebounds and 6 assists. He made 10 of 18 subject targets, together with 2 of 5 3-pointers, and 14 of 18 free throws.

“He’s half Shaq (O’Neal), half (Hakeem) Olajuwon, half no matter you need to say,” Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry mentioned.

The Philadelphia star has been dominant over this stretch that has raised his MVP discuss. Embiid, who this week was elected as a starter for the All-Star Sport for the fifth straight season, completed as MVP runner-up final season, his possibilities weakened due to questions on his sturdiness.

He's out to place these inquiries to relaxation this season, although he admitted feeling fatigued whereas getting 26 factors and 9 rebounds in Philadelphia’s 105-87 win over the Lakers on Thursday. That was simply the fourth time he’d been held below 30 factors because the consecutive video games streak began on Dec. 15.

And he appeared gassed within the first half on Saturday when the Kings went up 11. However Embiid virtually single-handedly pulled the 76ers again with a dominating third quarter by which he scored 17 factors whereas transferring from receiving the ball within the publish to attacking off the dribble to beat Sacramento double- and triple-teams.

“Simply being aggressive,” Embiid mentioned. “We did a great job of executing.”

The “MVP! MVP!” chants had been deafening when Embiid completed a three-point play that tied it at 81 with 48 seconds left within the third.

“He’s making the best performs,” mentioned Danny Inexperienced, who had 11 factors.

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, left, shoots in opposition to Sacramento Kings' Marvin Bagley III in the course of the first half of an NBA basketball sport, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Philadelphia.

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Tobias Harris scored 16 factors and Maxey had 13 for the 76ers, who held on when Harrison Barnes missed a 3-pointer as time expired.

Philadelphia has received 14 of 17 and the primary three video games of a five-game homestand that continues Monday in opposition to Memphis.

Tyrese Haliburton scored a career-high 38 factors and Barnes had 16 for the Kings, who've misplaced six in a row general and 11 straight on the highway. Sacramento was with out main scorer De’Aaron Fox (left ankle).

“If we play that method with that form of depth and togetherness, we’ll be nice,” Gentry mentioned.

The Kings took an 87-81 lead early within the closing quarter on consecutive baskets by Richaun Holmes after which went chilly. The 76ers scored the following 12 factors over 4:59, capped by Maxey’s 3-pointer, to go up 93-87 with 6:01 left. Sacramento went 0 for six and dedicated 4 turnovers in the course of the game-changing stretch – most of which occurred whereas Embiid was resting on the bench. Maxey had seven factors throughout the important thing spurt.

Haliburton hit a nook 3 with 11.2 seconds to play to trim the result in 103-101. Sacramento obtained the ball with an opportunity to tie or go forward when Philadelphia’s Georges Niang was referred to as for a five-second violation simply earlier than he referred to as timeout on the following inbounds play after a 76ers timeout. However Barnes’ miss despatched the gang right into a celebration.

“We simply weathered the storm,” Maxey mentioned.

Philadelphia followers didn’t have a lot to cheer about within the first half, although. The Kings managed the opening 24 minutes and went up by as many as 17 factors on Marvin Bagley’s 8-footer that made it 50-33 with 4:10 left within the second quarter earlier than settling for a 61-50 halftime lead.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Kings: Fox missed his fourth straight sport. Gentry mentioned there’s no timetable on Fox’s return. … Terence Davis (proper wrist) was sidelined for the second sport in a row. He's out indefinitely. … Chimezie Metu returned to the courtroom after a two-game absence as a consequence of a left foot damage. He completed with 5 factors and two rebounds.

76ers: Shake Milton (again) sat for the thirteenth straight contest. Seth Curry returned after lacking 4 in a row with an ankle damage. He had eight factors and 5 assists.

TIP-INS

Kings: With the Feb. 10 commerce deadline approaching and several other Kings rumored in offers, Gentry has suggested his gamers to give attention to what they will management. “One of the best factor you are able to do in these conditions is be centered on the video games, be centered on the extent of play and no matter occurs goes to occur anyway,” he mentioned. … Fell to 6-17 on the highway.

76ers: Because of the snowstorm in Philadelphia, coach Doc Rivers canceled Saturday morning’s scheduled shootaround. … Improved to 13-10 at residence. … The membership reportedly has banned the fan who heckled the Lakers’ Carmelo Anthony on Thursday from attending future video games.

UP NEXT

Kings: At New York Knicks on Monday.

76ers: Host Memphis on Monday.

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