Embiid lifts 76ers past Timberwolves

By Associated Press

Mar 09, 2023 12:14 am

MINNEAPOLIS: Joel Embiid scored 39 points, Tyrese Maxey added 27, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-94, on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) despite playing without star James Harden.

Harden, the team's second-leading scorer and NBA assist leader, was held out with left foot soreness. Embiid made up for Harden's absence, scoring 22 points in the third quarter as Philadelphia pulled away and wrapped up its five-game road trip with a 4-1 mark.

CAN’T STOP ME Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a shot past Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 7. 2023, in Minneapolis. Embiid had 39 points as Philadelphia won 117-94. AP PHOTO

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