Sixers-Cavs
The Sixers (33-22) hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-21) on Saturday night. Philadelphia intended to build upon its victory over the Thunder on Friday. Cleveland, also on the second night of a back-to-back, hoped to extend its winning streak to five games. Joel Embiid notched a 40-point triple-double to power the Sixers to victory, 103-93
Before we get to what I saw, some context is due.
Contextual Notes
The Cavaliers were without the services of Lauri Markkanen, who missed the game with a sprained right ankle. Collin Sexton, who is recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee, was unavailable.
RJ Nembhard Jr was on a Two-Way assignment with Cleveland’s G-League affiliate and was unavailable.
JB Bickerstaff started Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.
The Sixers were without James Harden and Paul Millsap, who are not yet with the team following Thursday’s trade.
Myles Powell (Two-Way) and Jaden…
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