Joel Embiid has triple-double in 1st recreation in a month as Sixers slip previous Mavs 118-116

PHILADELPHIA – Joel Embiid had 29 factors, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his first motion in a month to steer the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-116 victory Tuesday evening over the Dallas Mavericks, who fell to 0-2 since buying and selling star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Embiid recorded his first triple-double of an injury-plagued season wherein he is appeared in simply 14 video games. A left knee harm sidelined the seven-time All-Star for the earlier 15 video games, and he wore a big brace on the knee.

However he regarded like his normal self, particularly down the stretch. Embiid’s layup with 22 seconds left put Philadelphia forward by some extent. He grabbed a rebound on the Mavericks’ subsequent possession after which defended the ultimate play of the sport when Dallas turned it over.

Tyrese Maxey had 33 factors and 13 assists for the Sixers.

Kyrie Irving scored 34 factors for the Mavs and Naji Marshall added 19.

Newly acquired Anthony Davis (belly harm) didn’t play however was courtside after Sunday’s commerce that introduced him to Dallas in change for Doncic. Max Christie, additionally a part of the deal, scored 15 factors.

The Sixers’ Paul George missed his fifth straight recreation with a finger harm.

Coach Nick Nurse mentioned Embiid wasn’t beneath any restrictions and he performed 36 minutes, going 12 of 23 from the sector and 4 of 9 from the free-throw line.

Takeaways

Neither Caleb Martin nor Quentin Grimes performed. The gamers have been traded for one another previous to the sport, with Martin going to Dallas and Grimes to the 76ers.

Key second

Embiid threw a no-look bounce go between his legs to Maxey, who nailed a 3-pointer to make it 99-93 with 8:18 to play.

Key stat

The Sixers improved to 20-29 total and 8-6 with Embiid within the lineup.

Up subsequent

Dallas: At Boston on Thursday evening

Philadelphia: Hosts Miami on Wednesday evening

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