Sixers-Mavs
The Sixers (42-26) hosted the Dallas Mavericks (43-26) on Friday night. Philadelphia hoped to build on its victory over the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Dallas intended to push its winning streak to 4 games. Joel Embiid and James Harden combined for 56 points and 16 assists to overpower the Mavericks, 111-101.
Before we get to what I saw, allow me to set the scene.
Contextual Notes
The Mavericks were without the services of Reggie Bullock, who missed the game due to personal reasons.
Tim Hardaway Jr. is recovering from surgery on his left foot and was out.
Theo Pinson was out with a fractured right fifth finger.
Jason Kidd started Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dwight Powell.
The Sixers were without Charles Bassey, Jaden Springer, and Myles Powell (Two-Way), who were on G-League assignments with the Delaware Blue Coats.
Doc Rivers started James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris, and Joel…
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