PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia 76ers played host to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday looking to get into the win column after an 0-2 start. The Sixers took on two title contenders in those games so it was understandable that they dropped both games, but the Spurs offered a big opportunity to get going in the right direction again.
The Spurs were considered one of the worst teams in the league heading into the season, but they didn’t look the part on Saturday. San Antonio used a heavy dose of Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, and good 3-point shooting to overcome the Sixers 114-105 and send Philadelphia to an 0-3 start.
Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 40 points and 13 rebounds, Tobias Harris had 15 points, Tyrese Maxey added 25 and five assists, and James Harden had 12, 12 assists, and nine rebounds. Georges Niang added eight points off the bench.
Here are the player grades after another loss: