The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
In this game, star Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 111-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 23 points. The first quarter was close, ending with the 76ers leading 23-22, and the score fluctuated until halfway through the second quarter. The 76ers scored 17 points compared to only 2 for the Mavericks, establishing control and finishing the first half ahead 59-43.
In the third quarter, the Mavericks improved their performance, led by Luka Dončić, despite being without Kristaps Porziņģis for the third straight game due to a lower back injury, and narrowed the gap to 7 points. However, the 76ers quickly regained their rhythm thanks to the stellar performances of Embiid and Ben Simmons, who will participate in the All-Star Game next month. The lead for the Eastern Conference leaders reached 26 points in the final quarter, handing the Mavericks their 16th loss in 31 games, leaving them in ninth place in the West.
Embiid topped the 76ers' scoring chart with 23 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, while Simmons added 15 points. Slovenian Dončić, who will be making his second consecutive All-Star Game appearance, was the leading scorer for the Mavericks with 19 points. With this result, the 76ers maintain their lead in the Eastern Conference, closely followed by the Brooklyn Nets, who crushed the Orlando Magic 129-92. Both teams have 22 wins, while the 76ers have 11 losses compared to 12 for their competitor.
