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The Sixers were led by Kelly Oubre Jr. with 22 points and eight rebounds, Joel Embiid had 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists, and Tyrese Maxey had 17 points and seven assists. Paul George had 15 points and five rebounds while VJ Edgecombe added 11 and seven rebounds. Here are the player grades following the loss:
Here is the final playing status for Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers take on the New York Knicks in Game 3 on Friday.
While Tyrese Maxey runs out of steam in the fourth quarter, Jared McCain is lighting it up off the bench for OKC in the playoffs.
The Sixers returned home for an all-important Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Friday night vs. the New York Knicks. The Sixers come into this one staring at a 2-0 series deficit, after a heartbreaking loss down the stretch of Game 2 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
The 76ers got star center Joel Embiid back for Game 3 in Philadelphia, while the Knicks will be without key forward OG Anunoby.
Hundreds of teachers and healthcare workers filled Xfinity Mobile Arena Friday night for Game 3 of the playoff matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks.
PJ Tucker played 78 games across two seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers after being signed in free agency in the 2022 offseason. His numbers weren't impressive--he averaged 3.5 points and 4.0 rebounds for the Sixers--but his impact was felt.