Sixers top Thunder 109-105, Joel Embiid scores 24 points

Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Sixers emerged victorious with a final score of 109-105. The standout player of the game was none other than Joel Embiid, who led his team to victory with an impressive performance, scoring 24 points and dominating the court on both ends.

Embiid's presence was felt throughout the game as he showcased his skills in scoring, rebounding, and defense. His ability to control the paint and command attention from opposing defenders proved to be crucial in securing the win for his team.

Embiid added seven assists and six rebounds in nearly 30 minutes — but most important, he brought the confidence that the Sixers can salvage their season and make a postseason run with last season’s MVP in the lineup.

Kelly Oubre Jr. led all scorers with 25 points, but this was Embiid's night.

It was an impressive display from the defending MVP, who was clearly gassed late in the fourth quarter but came up with several key plays on both ends of the court to seal the win.

The Sixers are headed for the play-in game where they will have two chances to win one game and reach the playoffs.

Embiid averages 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.1 steals and shoots 53.3% from the field and 36.6% on 3-pointers this season. Embiid is posting career highs in points and assists.

Embiid had meniscus surgery on Feb. 6 after Golden State’s Jonathan Kuminga fell on the 7-footer’s left leg. Before that, Embiid had been held out because of left knee swelling in Philadelphia’s two previous games.

All the missed games cost Embiid his shot at a second straight MVP. He just wants to help the 76ers get back to the way they played the first few months of the season as the chase their first NBA championship since 1983.

Thunder couldn’t hold on in the fourth with All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out for the third time in four games with a quad injury. Jalen Williams (ankle) also sat out for the Thunder. All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey (hip) was inactive for the 76ers.

Sixers coach Nick Nurse was impressed by the state of the Thunder, in large part because of Gilgeous-Alexander’s play.

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Sarah H

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