Embiid in form, Sixers bounce back from three losses

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Philadelphia, which went through a turbulent zone with three defeats in a row and already questions about James Harden, was somewhat reassured by beating Charlotte (144-114). A victory acquired in particular thanks to Joel Embiid, this Saturday in the NBA.

The Cameroonian pivot, engaged in the final sprint for the MVP trophy race, with current owner Nikola Jokic (Denver) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee) who was in 2019 and 2020, was dominant (29 points, 14 rebounds , 6 pass).

In his wake and that of Tobias Harris (23 points), the Sixers collective fired all wood behind the arc, since no less than 21 attempts (out of 43) hit the mark, a franchise record equaled.

In this favorable context, at home, James Harden did not particularly distinguish himself, even if he was active and altruistic (12 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds). An offensive performance still below expectations, from the three-time leading scorer in the league (2018, 2019, 2020), for the fans and his coach Doc Rivers.

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