Eastern Conference Recaps, March 15: Joel Embiid’s Big Game Led The Philadelphia 76ers To A Victory Against Cleveland Cavaliers
The Philadelphia 76ers made sure the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t get close enough to win in a 118-109 victory.
Joel Embiid dominated the game but found himself in foul trouble late in the fourth quarter. After an overturned call which would’ve given him his sixth foul, the Cavaliers took advantage in the paint, cutting the lead to 110-107. But the 76ers made five free-throws to secure the win.
Embiid led the 76ers with 36 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks. He became the first player since Shaquille O’Neal to have 30-plus points and three blocks in four consecutive games. James Harden had 28 points and 12 assists while Tyrese Maxey had 23 points.
Caris LeVert led the Cavaliers with 24 points off the bench and Donovan Mitchell had 21 points upon his return to the court.
NEXT 76ERS GAME AGAINST THE HEAT: Apr. 6 in Philadelphia
OTHER NOTES:
-With 0.7 seconds left, De’Aaron Fox hit a 3-pointer over Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams which lifted the Sacramento Kings a 117-114 victory against the Chicago Bulls. He finished with 32 points and Malik Monk led all reserves with 19 points.
DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 33 points and Zach LaVine had 25.
NEXT BULLS GAME AGAINST THE HEAT: Mar. 18 in Chicago
-The Boston Celtics closed within two and a half games of the Eastern Conference first seed following a 104-102 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaylen Brown led the way with 35 points and 10 rebounds while Jayson Tatum had 22 points and 12 rebounds. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28 points and 10 rebounds.
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