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Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Tyrese Maxey: “Joel, you looking at all the free throws you shot?”
Joel Embiid: “You never seen anything like that. That’s what happens when you get fouled all the freaking time.” pic.twitter.com/4Xk2T38mPw – 4:39 PM
Tyrese Maxey: “Joel, you looking at all the free throws you shot?”
Joel Embiid: “You never seen anything like that. That’s what happens when you get fouled all the freaking time.” pic.twitter.com/4Xk2T38mPw – 4:39 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
James Harden-Joel Embiid duo dominated in 76ers win over Knicks in MSG matinee sportando.basketball/en/james-harde… – 4:37 PM
James Harden-Joel Embiid duo dominated in 76ers win over Knicks in MSG matinee sportando.basketball/en/james-harde… – 4:37 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Harden-Embiid two man game. Ball hits the second side to Maxey whose apparently gonna get plenty of chances to dust closeouts.
The other theme here is Harris’ man junking up driving lanes. pic.twitter.com/ejoEODSwJS – 4:36 PM
Harden-Embiid two man game. Ball hits the second side to Maxey whose apparently gonna get plenty of chances to dust closeouts.
The other theme here is Harris’ man junking up driving lanes. pic.twitter.com/ejoEODSwJS – 4:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid attempted 27 free throws today.
Only one player has attempted more in the last 6 seasons — Ben Simmons (15-29). pic.twitter.com/TYDJtUXsKQ – 4:35 PM
Joel Embiid attempted 27 free throws today.
Only one player has attempted more in the last 6 seasons — Ben Simmons (15-29). pic.twitter.com/TYDJtUXsKQ – 4:35 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid on the two-man game with James Harden: “Unstoppable. What are you really going to do?”
“You gotta make a decision: Do you stay on me or stay on him? And if you want to guard both of us with the other guys, now you got Matisse diving to the rim or wide-open shooters.” pic.twitter.com/8blSjGvkal – 4:33 PM
Joel Embiid on the two-man game with James Harden: “Unstoppable. What are you really going to do?”
“You gotta make a decision: Do you stay on me or stay on him? And if you want to guard both of us with the other guys, now you got Matisse diving to the rim or wide-open shooters.” pic.twitter.com/8blSjGvkal – 4:33 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Harden, I *think* suggests Korkmaz spot up at the line top key, instead of in SoHo. pic.twitter.com/hJ7xDzYYKX – 4:32 PM
Harden, I *think* suggests Korkmaz spot up at the line top key, instead of in SoHo. pic.twitter.com/hJ7xDzYYKX – 4:32 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Barrett, really playing well right now, gets to his strong hand for gorgeous finish. Then Harden doesn’t know why Green skips him for the inbound. pic.twitter.com/GYPpP0imMh – 4:30 PM
Barrett, really playing well right now, gets to his strong hand for gorgeous finish. Then Harden doesn’t know why Green skips him for the inbound. pic.twitter.com/GYPpP0imMh – 4:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid, when Tyrese Maxey asked him if he knew how many free throws he shot today: “That’s what happens when you get fouled all the freaking time.” – 4:13 PM
Joel Embiid, when Tyrese Maxey asked him if he knew how many free throws he shot today: “That’s what happens when you get fouled all the freaking time.” – 4:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid when asked about how he feels about the two-man game with James Harden: “Unstoppable.” – 4:10 PM
Joel Embiid when asked about how he feels about the two-man game with James Harden: “Unstoppable.” – 4:10 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
James Harden says his body feels as good as it has “in a long time,” but admitted his conditioning is still a work in progress after being out for a few weeks. Said he’s excited about the pop he’s able to play with and how he’s getting to the basket. – 4:08 PM
James Harden says his body feels as good as it has “in a long time,” but admitted his conditioning is still a work in progress after being out for a few weeks. Said he’s excited about the pop he’s able to play with and how he’s getting to the basket. – 4:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid is averaging 0.35 free throws per minute.
That’s the most by any player in a season in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/Iuh2KmRFCM – 4:03 PM
Joel Embiid is averaging 0.35 free throws per minute.
That’s the most by any player in a season in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/Iuh2KmRFCM – 4:03 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Yeah it took basically two games for me to be totally in on the Harden-Embiid pairing. Holy shit. The Knicks attention to detail was a disaster, but the Harden-Embiid PnR took zero time to figure itself out. – 4:02 PM
Yeah it took basically two games for me to be totally in on the Harden-Embiid pairing. Holy shit. The Knicks attention to detail was a disaster, but the Harden-Embiid PnR took zero time to figure itself out. – 4:02 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
I was told James Harden was too slow.
I was told James Harden was too old.
I was told James Harden is selfish.
I was told James Harden is a ball hog.
I was told James Harden could never co-exist w/Joel Embiid. – 4:02 PM
I was told James Harden was too slow.
I was told James Harden was too old.
I was told James Harden is selfish.
I was told James Harden is a ball hog.
I was told James Harden could never co-exist w/Joel Embiid. – 4:02 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Knicks fall to 76ers as James Harden, Joel Embiid dominate nypost.com/2022/02/27/kni… via @nypostsports – 4:01 PM
Knicks fall to 76ers as James Harden, Joel Embiid dominate nypost.com/2022/02/27/kni… via @nypostsports – 4:01 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
In his last game w/ Brooklyn, James Harden scored 4 points on 2-of-12 shooting.
In his first two games w/ Philly, Harden is averaging 28 points (on 58% shooting), 14 assists and 9 rebs.
Hard not to feel a bit disgusted by stars flat quitting on their team and getting rewarded. – 4:00 PM
In his last game w/ Brooklyn, James Harden scored 4 points on 2-of-12 shooting.
In his first two games w/ Philly, Harden is averaging 28 points (on 58% shooting), 14 assists and 9 rebs.
Hard not to feel a bit disgusted by stars flat quitting on their team and getting rewarded. – 4:00 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
James Harden today:
✅ 29 PTS
✅ 10 REB
✅ 16 AST
✅ 5 STL
Since the NBA started tracking steals in 1973-74, Harden is one of only four players to record at least 25p/10r/15a/5s in a game, and he and Chris Paul are the only players to do so multiple times (twice each). pic.twitter.com/AwSBYzemIe – 3:48 PM
James Harden today:
✅ 29 PTS
✅ 10 REB
✅ 16 AST
✅ 5 STL
Since the NBA started tracking steals in 1973-74, Harden is one of only four players to record at least 25p/10r/15a/5s in a game, and he and Chris Paul are the only players to do so multiple times (twice each). pic.twitter.com/AwSBYzemIe – 3:48 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid and James Harden’s first 2 games together:
52-59 FT – 3:48 PM
Joel Embiid and James Harden’s first 2 games together:
52-59 FT – 3:48 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
 Sixers guard James Harden had a 29-point triple-double with 5 steals. Harden (2022, 2018) joins Chris Paul (2009, 2006) as the only players with multiple games of 25-15-10-5. @ESPNStatsInfo – 3:47 PM
 Sixers guard James Harden had a 29-point triple-double with 5 steals. Harden (2022, 2018) joins Chris Paul (2009, 2006) as the only players with multiple games of 25-15-10-5. @ESPNStatsInfo – 3:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Everyone is gonna rush to the free throw numbers after 76ers win at MSG, but bigger eye-opener for me is Embiid-Harden assist-TO ratio: 19:5 – 3:47 PM
Everyone is gonna rush to the free throw numbers after 76ers win at MSG, but bigger eye-opener for me is Embiid-Harden assist-TO ratio: 19:5 – 3:47 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Free throw attempts in the last 2 games:
73 — Heat
71 — Knicks
66 — Grizzlies, Bucks
62 — Spurs
62 — Pelicans
61 — Nets, Blazers
59 — Embiid and Harden pic.twitter.com/fBRCLz5jpc – 3:47 PM
Free throw attempts in the last 2 games:
73 — Heat
71 — Knicks
66 — Grizzlies, Bucks
62 — Spurs
62 — Pelicans
61 — Nets, Blazers
59 — Embiid and Harden pic.twitter.com/fBRCLz5jpc – 3:47 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid took 27 free throw attempts today. That’s the most in a game since Anthony Davis had 27 on Oct. 29, 2019. – 3:46 PM
Joel Embiid took 27 free throw attempts today. That’s the most in a game since Anthony Davis had 27 on Oct. 29, 2019. – 3:46 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The new-look @Philadelphia 76ers, in just their second game together, get the 125-109 win.
Embiid: 37 PTS / 9 REB / 4 BLK
Harden: 29 PTS / 10 REB / 16 AST
Maxey: 21 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST
Harris: 12 PTS / 5 REB / 2 AST
Thybulle: 8 PTS / 6 REB / 3 STL – 3:46 PM
The new-look @Philadelphia 76ers, in just their second game together, get the 125-109 win.
Embiid: 37 PTS / 9 REB / 4 BLK
Harden: 29 PTS / 10 REB / 16 AST
Maxey: 21 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST
Harris: 12 PTS / 5 REB / 2 AST
Thybulle: 8 PTS / 6 REB / 3 STL – 3:46 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
James Harden Philly debut on Wednesday vs the Knicks. Grease the poles now – 3:45 PM
James Harden Philly debut on Wednesday vs the Knicks. Grease the poles now – 3:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
James Harden Sixer career:
27 PTS | 8 REB | 12 AST | 58 FG% | 71 3P%
29 PTS | 10 REB | 16 AST | 57 FG% | 43 3P%
He is the first player in NBA history with 25p/10a in his first 2 games with a new team. pic.twitter.com/LS7xM8FzJv – 3:45 PM
James Harden Sixer career:
27 PTS | 8 REB | 12 AST | 58 FG% | 71 3P%
29 PTS | 10 REB | 16 AST | 57 FG% | 43 3P%
He is the first player in NBA history with 25p/10a in his first 2 games with a new team. pic.twitter.com/LS7xM8FzJv – 3:45 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Sixers win 125-109.
Embiid, Harden and Maxey have combined for 176 points on 92 field goal attempts in the two games of the Embiid/Harden era. – 3:44 PM
Final: Sixers win 125-109.
Embiid, Harden and Maxey have combined for 176 points on 92 field goal attempts in the two games of the Embiid/Harden era. – 3:44 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
37-9-3 for Embiid
29-10-16 (and 5 steals) for Harden
21-7-3 from Maxey
And a lot of pick-and-roll mastery from Philadelphia as the good start with Harden continues phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 3:43 PM
37-9-3 for Embiid
29-10-16 (and 5 steals) for Harden
21-7-3 from Maxey
And a lot of pick-and-roll mastery from Philadelphia as the good start with Harden continues phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 3:43 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid has scored at least 25 points in each of his last 18 road games.
It’s the longest such streak in @Philadelphia 76ers history by three games and tied for the seventh-longest such streak since the ABA-NBA merger. pic.twitter.com/PZ8bgJJlQN – 3:42 PM
Joel Embiid has scored at least 25 points in each of his last 18 road games.
It’s the longest such streak in @Philadelphia 76ers history by three games and tied for the seventh-longest such streak since the ABA-NBA merger. pic.twitter.com/PZ8bgJJlQN – 3:42 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
James Harden with his 68th career triple-double today.
29 points, 16 assists, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and he’s 2-0 as a Sixer. – 3:42 PM
James Harden with his 68th career triple-double today.
29 points, 16 assists, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and he’s 2-0 as a Sixer. – 3:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid today:
37 PTS
9 REB
4 BLK
23-27 FT (career high)
He fouled out both Knicks centers. pic.twitter.com/GWk8HnkuST – 3:41 PM
Joel Embiid today:
37 PTS
9 REB
4 BLK
23-27 FT (career high)
He fouled out both Knicks centers. pic.twitter.com/GWk8HnkuST – 3:41 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Sixers 125, Knicks 109. Harden with 29-10-16. Embiid with 37 and 9. That was a slog for a lot of the game because of all the free thorws, but the Sixers surged ahead late and are now 2-0 with Harden and 37-23 overall. They’ll play the Knicks again at home Wednesday. – 3:41 PM
FINAL: Sixers 125, Knicks 109. Harden with 29-10-16. Embiid with 37 and 9. That was a slog for a lot of the game because of all the free thorws, but the Sixers surged ahead late and are now 2-0 with Harden and 37-23 overall. They’ll play the Knicks again at home Wednesday. – 3:41 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Don’t think I’ve ever seen this many Sixers fans in MSG. And they exploded when James Harden finished off the triple-double.
Sixers win 125-109. They are 37-23. – 3:41 PM
Don’t think I’ve ever seen this many Sixers fans in MSG. And they exploded when James Harden finished off the triple-double.
Sixers win 125-109. They are 37-23. – 3:41 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Final line for James Harden:
29 points,
16 assists,
10 rebounds,
5 steals,
3 made 3-pointers – 3:41 PM
Final line for James Harden:
29 points,
16 assists,
10 rebounds,
5 steals,
3 made 3-pointers – 3:41 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
James Harden 2nd game as a Sixer:
29 PTS
10 REB
16 AST
5 STL
He is the first player in franchise history with a 25/10/15/5s game. pic.twitter.com/Y3F2RWxRSt – 3:40 PM
James Harden 2nd game as a Sixer:
29 PTS
10 REB
16 AST
5 STL
He is the first player in franchise history with a 25/10/15/5s game. pic.twitter.com/Y3F2RWxRSt – 3:40 PM
Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
I know it’s only two games, but you have to wonder why Philly didn’t make the Harden move earlier. – 3:40 PM
I know it’s only two games, but you have to wonder why Philly didn’t make the Harden move earlier. – 3:40 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Remember that Horford/Richardson year when Embiid just looked frustrated and angry all the time? He looks the opposite of that now. – 3:40 PM
Remember that Horford/Richardson year when Embiid just looked frustrated and angry all the time? He looks the opposite of that now. – 3:40 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Joel Embiid made 23 free throws vs. the Knicks.
Ben Simmons made 25 free throws in the 2021 playoffs. – 3:40 PM
Joel Embiid made 23 free throws vs. the Knicks.
Ben Simmons made 25 free throws in the 2021 playoffs. – 3:40 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
James Harden gets his first triple double as a Sixers player. Game 2. – 3:39 PM
James Harden gets his first triple double as a Sixers player. Game 2. – 3:39 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tobias Harris bodies Immanuel Quickley out of his way and dunks the ball, capping a 16-4 run over the past 5:30 that has the 76ers up 122-109 with 1:29 to go. Barring some craziness in the final 89 seconds, Philly will improve to 2-0 with James Harden. – 3:38 PM
Tobias Harris bodies Immanuel Quickley out of his way and dunks the ball, capping a 16-4 run over the past 5:30 that has the 76ers up 122-109 with 1:29 to go. Barring some craziness in the final 89 seconds, Philly will improve to 2-0 with James Harden. – 3:38 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Embiid is now 23-of-27 from the FT line this afternoon.
The 23 made free throws is tied (with Kobe Bryant) for the most FT’s ever made by an opponent at MSG in a single game – 3:37 PM
Embiid is now 23-of-27 from the FT line this afternoon.
The 23 made free throws is tied (with Kobe Bryant) for the most FT’s ever made by an opponent at MSG in a single game – 3:37 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Maxey thriving w/ Harden rather than being marginalized might be the most satisfying part of this – 3:37 PM
Maxey thriving w/ Harden rather than being marginalized might be the most satisfying part of this – 3:37 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
You know James Harden is serious if he’s balling out like this in a Sunday afternoon game. – 3:36 PM
You know James Harden is serious if he’s balling out like this in a Sunday afternoon game. – 3:36 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Pelicans had a season-high 41 free throw attempts against Phoenix on Friday.
Joel Embiid and James Harden have attempted 37 free throws with 3 minutes left in their game today against the Knicks. – 3:35 PM
The Pelicans had a season-high 41 free throw attempts against Phoenix on Friday.
Joel Embiid and James Harden have attempted 37 free throws with 3 minutes left in their game today against the Knicks. – 3:35 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think the defensive concerns for this Philly roster are still valid, but offensively, it doesn’t matter one bit that Embiid isn’t the traditional rolling big Harden has always had. The Harden-Embiid pick-and-roll already looks incredible. – 3:33 PM
I think the defensive concerns for this Philly roster are still valid, but offensively, it doesn’t matter one bit that Embiid isn’t the traditional rolling big Harden has always had. The Harden-Embiid pick-and-roll already looks incredible. – 3:33 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per @stathead There have been 13 games of a player shooting 30+FTA (Wilt has 6 of those). Joel Embiid has 27 FTA with 4:30 remaining. – 3:31 PM
Per @stathead There have been 13 games of a player shooting 30+FTA (Wilt has 6 of those). Joel Embiid has 27 FTA with 4:30 remaining. – 3:31 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid now has the most free throws in a single game by any player this season, as he’s going to the line for the 26th and 27th times today. The single-game lead going into today’s game was 25. – 3:29 PM
Joel Embiid now has the most free throws in a single game by any player this season, as he’s going to the line for the 26th and 27th times today. The single-game lead going into today’s game was 25. – 3:29 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Embiid shooting his 26th and 27th FTs of the day. He’s made a career-high 22 thus far. – 3:29 PM
Embiid shooting his 26th and 27th FTs of the day. He’s made a career-high 22 thus far. – 3:29 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
imagine putting your arm in front of that embiid wind up at the rim – 3:27 PM
imagine putting your arm in front of that embiid wind up at the rim – 3:27 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid has made a career-high 21 free throws today thus far (25 attempts).
There are 6 minutes left to play. – 3:24 PM
Joel Embiid has made a career-high 21 free throws today thus far (25 attempts).
There are 6 minutes left to play. – 3:24 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
If the Sixers had just given all of Harris’ minutes to Isaiah Joe, they’d be up 10 minimum. Harris might well he better but that Harden-Matisse-Embiid-Maxey unit just needed a VERY basic spot up shooter to smash. – 3:23 PM
If the Sixers had just given all of Harris’ minutes to Isaiah Joe, they’d be up 10 minimum. Harris might well he better but that Harden-Matisse-Embiid-Maxey unit just needed a VERY basic spot up shooter to smash. – 3:23 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid has made 19 free throws in tonight’s game and is about to go to the line for two more. Will be a career-high if he makes both. – 3:21 PM
Joel Embiid has made 19 free throws in tonight’s game and is about to go to the line for two more. Will be a career-high if he makes both. – 3:21 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims have both fouled out early in the fourth. Thibodeau staying small for now with Randle and Toppin. We’ll see when Embiid gets back in later. – 3:15 PM
Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims have both fouled out early in the fourth. Thibodeau staying small for now with Randle and Toppin. We’ll see when Embiid gets back in later. – 3:15 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Robinson and Sims have both fouled out for the Knicks…and Embiid has not even checked back in yet. – 3:14 PM
Robinson and Sims have both fouled out for the Knicks…and Embiid has not even checked back in yet. – 3:14 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Sixers take a 91-89 lead to the fourth. Embiid with 29. Harden with 20 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds and five steals. – 3:07 PM
Sixers take a 91-89 lead to the fourth. Embiid with 29. Harden with 20 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds and five steals. – 3:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Arizona Republic’s #NBA power rankings: Are #76ers Top 5 with happy James Harden? (w/video) #NBA75 https://t.co/32EGsZguk9 via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/kq3cMrcrcq – 3:07 PM
Arizona Republic’s #NBA power rankings: Are #76ers Top 5 with happy James Harden? (w/video) #NBA75 https://t.co/32EGsZguk9 via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/kq3cMrcrcq – 3:07 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3 here at MSG: 76ers 90, Knicks 89.
3’s attempted by James Harden and Tyrese Maxey: 4-8
3’s attempted by the rest of the 76ers: 2-for-16 (and Georges Niang is 2-for-4).
Embiid has 29/6, Harden 20/7/13/5 for Philly.
Fournier has 24, Knicks shooting 10/24 from 3. – 3:06 PM
After 3 here at MSG: 76ers 90, Knicks 89.
3’s attempted by James Harden and Tyrese Maxey: 4-8
3’s attempted by the rest of the 76ers: 2-for-16 (and Georges Niang is 2-for-4).
Embiid has 29/6, Harden 20/7/13/5 for Philly.
Fournier has 24, Knicks shooting 10/24 from 3. – 3:06 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Sixers running Delay (5-Out), Chicago Action with Harden, Embiid + either Thybulle or Harris with a lot of success.
What is Delay? Big is the playmaker, which makes the opposing Big step away from the basket, opening both driving lanes and passes for 3s. pic.twitter.com/3AACLuD8UP – 3:06 PM
Sixers running Delay (5-Out), Chicago Action with Harden, Embiid + either Thybulle or Harris with a lot of success.
What is Delay? Big is the playmaker, which makes the opposing Big step away from the basket, opening both driving lanes and passes for 3s. pic.twitter.com/3AACLuD8UP – 3:06 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 91, Knicks 89 at the end of the third. Garden crowd came alive for really the first time all game as the Knicks mounted their comeback. Harden has 20 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Embiid with 29 and 6. Maxey with 18 points and 6 rebounds. – 3:06 PM
Sixers 91, Knicks 89 at the end of the third. Garden crowd came alive for really the first time all game as the Knicks mounted their comeback. Harden has 20 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Embiid with 29 and 6. Maxey with 18 points and 6 rebounds. – 3:06 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden about to check in following the timeout with the Sixers up 87-81 with 2:35 left in third quarter: – 2:54 PM
Harden about to check in following the timeout with the Sixers up 87-81 with 2:35 left in third quarter: – 2:54 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden has 17 points, 13 assists, 7 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 turnovers in 24 minutes, 37 seconds of action. He’s shooting an efficient 5 of 8 from the field, including going 2-for-4 from behind the arc. He also made all five of his foul shots. The #Sixers lead 85-81 in third. – 2:52 PM
Harden has 17 points, 13 assists, 7 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 turnovers in 24 minutes, 37 seconds of action. He’s shooting an efficient 5 of 8 from the field, including going 2-for-4 from behind the arc. He also made all five of his foul shots. The #Sixers lead 85-81 in third. – 2:52 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
James Harden entered today’s game with an average of 10.2 assists per game, .5 back of Chris Paul for the league lead. He’s already up to 12 again today, after the same number Friday, and should make a real run at CP’s mark for what would be his second assist crown of his career. – 2:46 PM
James Harden entered today’s game with an average of 10.2 assists per game, .5 back of Chris Paul for the league lead. He’s already up to 12 again today, after the same number Friday, and should make a real run at CP’s mark for what would be his second assist crown of his career. – 2:46 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Says @Stephen A. Smith: “Clearly [Harden’s] more interested in being a leader than a scorer because I counted at least three shots that he passed up to give to somebody else. That ain’t the James Harden from Houston. That’s the James Harden we saw in Brooklyn last year.” pic.twitter.com/rsntg5F4Qy – 2:41 PM
Says @Stephen A. Smith: “Clearly [Harden’s] more interested in being a leader than a scorer because I counted at least three shots that he passed up to give to somebody else. That ain’t the James Harden from Houston. That’s the James Harden we saw in Brooklyn last year.” pic.twitter.com/rsntg5F4Qy – 2:41 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Harden now has five steals to go with his 15 points, 10 assists and five rebounds early in the third quarter. – 2:32 PM
Harden now has five steals to go with his 15 points, 10 assists and five rebounds early in the third quarter. – 2:32 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
It’s always astonishing that the reaction when James Harden arrives to a new team is always “Holy crap this guy’s good”.
Like, of course. Send me the address to the rock you currently live under lol – 2:25 PM
It’s always astonishing that the reaction when James Harden arrives to a new team is always “Holy crap this guy’s good”.
Like, of course. Send me the address to the rock you currently live under lol – 2:25 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
In their first three halves together, Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey scored 138 combined points on 70 FGAs. – 2:20 PM
In their first three halves together, Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey scored 138 combined points on 70 FGAs. – 2:20 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers up 65-56 at the half. Embiid (20), Harden (15) and Maxey (14) have combined for 49 on 16-24 shooting. Harden also has 10 assists and 4 steals at the break. New York has 11 TOs, compared to just 6 for the Sixers. – 2:17 PM
Sixers up 65-56 at the half. Embiid (20), Harden (15) and Maxey (14) have combined for 49 on 16-24 shooting. Harden also has 10 assists and 4 steals at the break. New York has 11 TOs, compared to just 6 for the Sixers. – 2:17 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
After a couple months break, Embiid has me back on ‘just don’t get hurt today’ mode. – 2:16 PM
After a couple months break, Embiid has me back on ‘just don’t get hurt today’ mode. – 2:16 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid sat on the Sixers bench for about a minute before walking slowly back to the locker room. Seems like he’s OK, he’s talking with one of the refs on the way back, but he just went straight into the first row through the Knicks bench. – 2:16 PM
Joel Embiid sat on the Sixers bench for about a minute before walking slowly back to the locker room. Seems like he’s OK, he’s talking with one of the refs on the way back, but he just went straight into the first row through the Knicks bench. – 2:16 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Harden has 15 points and 10 assists in the first half. Embiid, who ended the half on the floor behind the Knicks bench after trying to block a Fournier 3, has 20 points. Fournier has 14, Barrett 12, Randle 11. Knicks are losing. – 2:16 PM
Harden has 15 points and 10 assists in the first half. Embiid, who ended the half on the floor behind the Knicks bench after trying to block a Fournier 3, has 20 points. Fournier has 14, Barrett 12, Randle 11. Knicks are losing. – 2:16 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 65, Knicks 56. Sixers led by as many as 12. Harden already with a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists (and 5 rebounds and 4 steals). Embiid with 20 points including a 12-of-15 mark from the FT line. Maxey with 14 points and 6 rebounds. – 2:16 PM
Halftime: Sixers 65, Knicks 56. Sixers led by as many as 12. Harden already with a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists (and 5 rebounds and 4 steals). Embiid with 20 points including a 12-of-15 mark from the FT line. Maxey with 14 points and 6 rebounds. – 2:16 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead, 65-56, at halftime.
Embiid: 20 PTS / 3 REB / 2 AST
Harden: 15 PTS / 5 REB / 10 AST
Maxey: 14 PTS / 6 REB / 2 STL
Are you not entertained?? – 2:15 PM
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead, 65-56, at halftime.
Embiid: 20 PTS / 3 REB / 2 AST
Harden: 15 PTS / 5 REB / 10 AST
Maxey: 14 PTS / 6 REB / 2 STL
Are you not entertained?? – 2:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: 76ers 65, Knicks 56. After scoring 133 Friday, Philly is on pace for 130 today. Joel Embiid has 20 points and 3 boards, James Harden has 15 points, five boards, 10 assists and four steals, and the two have combined to shoot 20 free throws so far in this game. – 2:15 PM
Halftime: 76ers 65, Knicks 56. After scoring 133 Friday, Philly is on pace for 130 today. Joel Embiid has 20 points and 3 boards, James Harden has 15 points, five boards, 10 assists and four steals, and the two have combined to shoot 20 free throws so far in this game. – 2:15 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid has notched 10 points in the second quarter, while Harden has dished out six assists in the quarter. – 2:14 PM
Embiid has notched 10 points in the second quarter, while Harden has dished out six assists in the quarter. – 2:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden with a double-double of 13 points and 10 assists in the half. – 2:13 PM
Harden with a double-double of 13 points and 10 assists in the half. – 2:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Saw a lot of 76ers jerseys and gear in Madison Square Garden before today’s game, and the fact Joel Embiid just got an MVP chant here loud enough to drown out boos from Knicks fans is proof of that. – 2:12 PM
Saw a lot of 76ers jerseys and gear in Madison Square Garden before today’s game, and the fact Joel Embiid just got an MVP chant here loud enough to drown out boos from Knicks fans is proof of that. – 2:12 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
James Harden has shrugged now at:
-Tobias for leaving Fournier open for 3
-Korkmaz for attempting + air-balling a 30’ 3
-Danny Green for deciding he’d rather outlet an inbound pass to Tobias than James asking for it.
All Minor kinks but Harris-Harden are oil and water so far – 1:56 PM
James Harden has shrugged now at:
-Tobias for leaving Fournier open for 3
-Korkmaz for attempting + air-balling a 30’ 3
-Danny Green for deciding he’d rather outlet an inbound pass to Tobias than James asking for it.
All Minor kinks but Harris-Harden are oil and water so far – 1:56 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
That Harden-Harris stretch was clunky. Harris still has not scored and just misfired on a tough turnaround. Maxey and Embiid about to check back in. – 1:52 PM
That Harden-Harris stretch was clunky. Harris still has not scored and just misfired on a tough turnaround. Maxey and Embiid about to check back in. – 1:52 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
FYI, James Harden has passed Ben Simmons in threes as a Sixer. He did so in five quarters. – 1:48 PM
FYI, James Harden has passed Ben Simmons in threes as a Sixer. He did so in five quarters. – 1:48 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Sixers up 38-35 after 1 quarter – Harden with 13 points, Embiid has 10. Barrett, after 0-for-4 start, leads Knicks with 7 points. – 1:46 PM
Sixers up 38-35 after 1 quarter – Harden with 13 points, Embiid has 10. Barrett, after 0-for-4 start, leads Knicks with 7 points. – 1:46 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead, 38-35, at the end of Q1.
Harden: 13 PTS / 4 AST / 2 STL
Embiid: 10 PTS / 2 REB / 6-8 FT
Maxey: 7 PTS / 6 REB (!)
Harden’s 13 points came on just 4 shots. – 1:46 PM
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead, 38-35, at the end of Q1.
Harden: 13 PTS / 4 AST / 2 STL
Embiid: 10 PTS / 2 REB / 6-8 FT
Maxey: 7 PTS / 6 REB (!)
Harden’s 13 points came on just 4 shots. – 1:46 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Harden. Step-back. Yowza.
Sixers lead 38-35 at the end of the first. Harden has 13 and 4. Philly is 5-of-9 from 3 and already has 12 fastbreak points. Keeping the Kicks right in this: They have a 4-0 offensive rebounding edge. – 1:45 PM
Harden. Step-back. Yowza.
Sixers lead 38-35 at the end of the first. Harden has 13 and 4. Philly is 5-of-9 from 3 and already has 12 fastbreak points. Keeping the Kicks right in this: They have a 4-0 offensive rebounding edge. – 1:45 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden up to 13 points after hitting a step-back three with 3.3 left in the first quarter. He made 3 of 4 baskets and all five of his foul shots to go with four assists and two steals as the #Sixers lead 38-35 after one quarter. – 1:45 PM
Harden up to 13 points after hitting a step-back three with 3.3 left in the first quarter. He made 3 of 4 baskets and all five of his foul shots to go with four assists and two steals as the #Sixers lead 38-35 after one quarter. – 1:45 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Two stepback 3-pointers by James Harden here late in the first quarter, with the second one making it 38-35 after one here in Philly. Harden has 13 points and 4 assists, Joel Embiid has 10 points and they’ve combined for 13 FTs. Foul-heavy game, as there have been 28 total FTs. – 1:45 PM
Two stepback 3-pointers by James Harden here late in the first quarter, with the second one making it 38-35 after one here in Philly. Harden has 13 points and 4 assists, Joel Embiid has 10 points and they’ve combined for 13 FTs. Foul-heavy game, as there have been 28 total FTs. – 1:45 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Harden already with 13 points and four assists at MSG, where the 76ers lead the Knicks 38-35 after one. Embiid has 10 points. – 1:44 PM
Harden already with 13 points and four assists at MSG, where the 76ers lead the Knicks 38-35 after one. Embiid has 10 points. – 1:44 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Harden out there with:
Millsap
Korkmaz
D. Green
Niang (already hit a 3)
Like this look offensively. Also curious to see it with P Reed or WCS for lob threat.
Defensive struggling big time here no surprise. – 1:43 PM
Harden out there with:
Millsap
Korkmaz
D. Green
Niang (already hit a 3)
Like this look offensively. Also curious to see it with P Reed or WCS for lob threat.
Defensive struggling big time here no surprise. – 1:43 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Rj Barrett is missing a lot but he’s getting to the rim and making James Harden play defense. Feel like that’ll pay off eventually. – 1:42 PM
Rj Barrett is missing a lot but he’s getting to the rim and making James Harden play defense. Feel like that’ll pay off eventually. – 1:42 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Harden now out there with Korkmaz, Green, Niang and Millsap. We could see Harris again before the first is over, based on how Doc said he wants to stagger the starters. – 1:40 PM
Harden now out there with Korkmaz, Green, Niang and Millsap. We could see Harris again before the first is over, based on how Doc said he wants to stagger the starters. – 1:40 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
This lineup without Harden is where Tobias Harris should probably be picking his spots. Doc pedetermining to marry the Tobi-Beard minutes despite Harris’ reluctance to bomb 3s could be a thing. – 1:35 PM
This lineup without Harden is where Tobias Harris should probably be picking his spots. Doc pedetermining to marry the Tobi-Beard minutes despite Harris’ reluctance to bomb 3s could be a thing. – 1:35 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Sims playing that “why hasn’t this dude been in the rotation consistently?” type defense on Embiid – 1:34 PM
Sims playing that “why hasn’t this dude been in the rotation consistently?” type defense on Embiid – 1:34 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
We are less than seven minutes into this game, and Joel Embiid already has eight free throws – and he and James Harden have combined for 11. The two of them on the same team are really going to wear on other teams from a foul standpoint. – 1:30 PM
We are less than seven minutes into this game, and Joel Embiid already has eight free throws – and he and James Harden have combined for 11. The two of them on the same team are really going to wear on other teams from a foul standpoint. – 1:30 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers keeping with the same rotation pattern early: Niang and Korkmaz in for Harris and Harden. – 1:29 PM
Sixers keeping with the same rotation pattern early: Niang and Korkmaz in for Harris and Harden. – 1:29 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid went down hard and grabbed his knee on a drive to the basket. The big fella appeared to be fouled. He jumped up, remained in the game and went back on defense. – 1:29 PM
Embiid went down hard and grabbed his knee on a drive to the basket. The big fella appeared to be fouled. He jumped up, remained in the game and went back on defense. – 1:29 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
That was a little scary. Embiid slipped down on a drive and immediately grabbed at his right knee, but he walked it off and went back on defense. – 1:28 PM
That was a little scary. Embiid slipped down on a drive and immediately grabbed at his right knee, but he walked it off and went back on defense. – 1:28 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
That felt like at least an 8 on the Terrifying Embiid Fall scale. Good to see him pop back up. – 1:28 PM
That felt like at least an 8 on the Terrifying Embiid Fall scale. Good to see him pop back up. – 1:28 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Scary moment there, as Joel Embiid awkwardly went down and grabbed at his right knee. But he gets up after a brief time on the court and is moving around without issue. – 1:28 PM
Scary moment there, as Joel Embiid awkwardly went down and grabbed at his right knee. But he gets up after a brief time on the court and is moving around without issue. – 1:28 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Brief scare there as Joel Embiid goes down and grabs his knee, but he quickly gets up and stays in the game. – 1:28 PM
Brief scare there as Joel Embiid goes down and grabs his knee, but he quickly gets up and stays in the game. – 1:28 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
76ers already in bonus after 4.5 minutes.
Doc Rivers’ Clippers once led league in free throw attempt rate in the season before Kawhi Leonard and Paul George arrived, led by Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell.
Now Doc has … James Harden and Joel Embiid together – 1:22 PM
76ers already in bonus after 4.5 minutes.
Doc Rivers’ Clippers once led league in free throw attempt rate in the season before Kawhi Leonard and Paul George arrived, led by Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell.
Now Doc has … James Harden and Joel Embiid together – 1:22 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harden has assisted on three of the Sixers’ first four made basket. He scored a layup on the other one. – 1:19 PM
Harden has assisted on three of the Sixers’ first four made basket. He scored a layup on the other one. – 1:19 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
That’s the easiest two dunks Embiid has ever had in his career on back to back plays, both from Harden – 1:17 PM
That’s the easiest two dunks Embiid has ever had in his career on back to back plays, both from Harden – 1:17 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
James Harden to Joel Embiid on the fast break for a tomahawk dunk … you’ll be seeing that one on the highlight reels all night. – 1:17 PM
James Harden to Joel Embiid on the fast break for a tomahawk dunk … you’ll be seeing that one on the highlight reels all night. – 1:17 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid and Harden have both earned trips to the FT line, 1:13 into the game. – 1:14 PM
Embiid and Harden have both earned trips to the FT line, 1:13 into the game. – 1:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid at the foul line and overflow Sixers fans chanted MVP on his first foul shot. That led to the Knicks fans to boo on his second attempt to drown them out. – 1:14 PM
Embiid at the foul line and overflow Sixers fans chanted MVP on his first foul shot. That led to the Knicks fans to boo on his second attempt to drown them out. – 1:14 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Not surprisingly, James Harden drew the most fervent reaction during starting lineup intro. Mix of boos and cheers from a large Sixers contingent here on a Sunday afternoon. – 1:12 PM
Not surprisingly, James Harden drew the most fervent reaction during starting lineup intro. Mix of boos and cheers from a large Sixers contingent here on a Sunday afternoon. – 1:12 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Sounds like there’s around 15,000 Sixers fans at MSG today. Loud ovations for Harden and Embiid. – 1:07 PM
Sounds like there’s around 15,000 Sixers fans at MSG today. Loud ovations for Harden and Embiid. – 1:07 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Re-watching the Wolves game and it’s staggering how much easier it was for Sixers against the zone. Just having someone make decisive, quick entry passes to Embiid in the middle of the floor should not be a revelation, but for those who watched this team this year, it was. – 12:35 PM
Re-watching the Wolves game and it’s staggering how much easier it was for Sixers against the zone. Just having someone make decisive, quick entry passes to Embiid in the middle of the floor should not be a revelation, but for those who watched this team this year, it was. – 12:35 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Tobias Harris had six points on 2-9 shooting on Friday while Joel Embiid (34 pt, 10 rbs), James Harden (27 pts, 12 asts, 8 rbs) and Tyrese Maxey (28 pts) all dominated. Doc Rivers was asked if the #Sixers will consciously try to get Harris more involved. Here’s his response: pic.twitter.com/t3BWfLIx1H – 12:19 PM
Tobias Harris had six points on 2-9 shooting on Friday while Joel Embiid (34 pt, 10 rbs), James Harden (27 pts, 12 asts, 8 rbs) and Tyrese Maxey (28 pts) all dominated. Doc Rivers was asked if the #Sixers will consciously try to get Harris more involved. Here’s his response: pic.twitter.com/t3BWfLIx1H – 12:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
#StatMuseSunday
We’re giving away $150 in https://t.co/gd8GLxQrlo voucher to the person who can guess how many combined free throws Joel Embiid and James Harden are going to take today. pic.twitter.com/fRWSRDlrqK – 12:09 PM
#StatMuseSunday
We’re giving away $150 in https://t.co/gd8GLxQrlo voucher to the person who can guess how many combined free throws Joel Embiid and James Harden are going to take today. pic.twitter.com/fRWSRDlrqK – 12:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tom Thibodeau says there’s “no question” Philadelphia’s new-look starting five is now among the NBA’s best after the addition of James Harden. – 11:20 AM
Tom Thibodeau says there’s “no question” Philadelphia’s new-look starting five is now among the NBA’s best after the addition of James Harden. – 11:20 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Brief notes/thoughts before James Harden’s second game as a Sixer:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 11:03 AM
Brief notes/thoughts before James Harden’s second game as a Sixer:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 11:03 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Winning an NBA title isn’t all on James Harden; it’s on Harden and his 76ers teammates inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 10:46 AM
Winning an NBA title isn’t all on James Harden; it’s on Harden and his 76ers teammates inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 10:46 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden is right. He has nothing to prove … individually.
Winning an #NBA title isn’t all on Harden; it’s on Harden and his #76ers teammates inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 7:52 AM
James Harden is right. He has nothing to prove … individually.
Winning an #NBA title isn’t all on Harden; it’s on Harden and his #76ers teammates inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 7:52 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Winning an #NBA title isn’t all on James Harden; it’s on Harden and his 76ers teammates inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 7:13 AM
Winning an #NBA title isn’t all on James Harden; it’s on Harden and his 76ers teammates inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 7:13 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Give Em To Me! I want your predictions for tomorrow’s game between the #Sixers vs. #Knicks game. I want the winning team, final score and points for Joel Embiid, James Harden and Julius Randle. #NBA #PhilaUnite #NewYorkForever – 4:55 AM
Give Em To Me! I want your predictions for tomorrow’s game between the #Sixers vs. #Knicks game. I want the winning team, final score and points for Joel Embiid, James Harden and Julius Randle. #NBA #PhilaUnite #NewYorkForever – 4:55 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Tonight was just the 13th time Nikola Jokić shot below 50% from the field in 54 total games, 24.1% of his games.
Joel Embiid has shot below 50% from the field 23 times out of 47 games, good for 48.9% of the time.
Free throws matter, but that’s a big gap. – 4:29 AM
Tonight was just the 13th time Nikola Jokić shot below 50% from the field in 54 total games, 24.1% of his games.
Joel Embiid has shot below 50% from the field 23 times out of 47 games, good for 48.9% of the time.
Free throws matter, but that’s a big gap. – 4:29 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
I haven’t given it whole lotta thought, but I can’t recall a terrific team (BK) giving up numerous assets for a stone hole, & managing 2 restock sufficiently so soon after for the same stone hole. Harden & Imbiid can harmonize 2 Heaven’s Gate but ain’t getting by Nets, if healthy – 11:30 PM
I haven’t given it whole lotta thought, but I can’t recall a terrific team (BK) giving up numerous assets for a stone hole, & managing 2 restock sufficiently so soon after for the same stone hole. Harden & Imbiid can harmonize 2 Heaven’s Gate but ain’t getting by Nets, if healthy – 11:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trae Young tonight:
41 PTS
11 AST
17-24 FG
He joins LeBron James, James Harden and Steph Curry (2x) as the only players with a 40p/10a game on 70% shooting since 2010. pic.twitter.com/dZtKvxBo8L – 9:46 PM
Trae Young tonight:
41 PTS
11 AST
17-24 FG
He joins LeBron James, James Harden and Steph Curry (2x) as the only players with a 40p/10a game on 70% shooting since 2010. pic.twitter.com/dZtKvxBo8L – 9:46 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: Takeaways from James Harden’s splendid #Sixers’ debut, including Doc Rivers’ rotation, starting lineup and living at the (foul) line: https://t.co/c3DDhL3Rk3 #76ers pic.twitter.com/mn3WVkFnIK – 7:00 PM
#NBA column: Takeaways from James Harden’s splendid #Sixers’ debut, including Doc Rivers’ rotation, starting lineup and living at the (foul) line: https://t.co/c3DDhL3Rk3 #76ers pic.twitter.com/mn3WVkFnIK – 7:00 PM