The Philadelphia 76ers returned home to host the team with the best record in the NBA in the form of the Phoenix Suns looking to build a bit of momentum. The Suns boast a boatload of talent with guys who have a ton of experience and the Sixers knew they would have their hands full while trying to get the job done at home.
The Suns were on the second night of a back-to-back near the end of a lengthy road trip and Philadelphia had to take advantage of that. They were able to use their energy and the fact that they were rested to be able to build a 14-point lead in the third quarter, but the Suns were able to rally behind the play of Devin Booker to earn a 114-109 victory for the Suns. Booker finished with 35 points and four rebounds to lead Phoenix.
Joel Embiid led the way with 34 points and 12 rebounds for Philadelphia, Tobias Harris added 30 points and seven rebounds, Tyrese Maxey had 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists, and Matisse Thybulle added eight and two blocks. Georges Niang had eight off the bench and Andre Drummond had four points, five assists, and seven boards.
Here are the player grades following the tough loss at home: