Joel Embiid and James Harden put up monster numbers in Philadelphia’s 147-143 win over Indiana.
The All-Star center dropped 42 points on a perfect 19-out-of-19 free throw shooting, along with his five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Meanwhile, Harden did his best point god impersonation, dishing out a season-high 20 assists with 14 points and nine rebounds.
They outdueled Tyrese Haliburton, who scored 40 points and had 16 dimes.
The win was Philly’s 42nd of the season as they continue to hold the third spot in the East,
while Indiana, who’s hunting for a play-in position, lost a big game as they stayed still at the 12th spot.
Tyrese Haliburton also put up a historic game for Indiana with 40 points and 16 assists, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Philly’s offense.
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams hitting big shots and making key plays.
Ultimately, the Sixers prevailed, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
In another East game, Donovan Mitchell reached 40-piece with 11 rebounds in Cleveland’s 118-114 overtime win over the no.2 team Boston.
