In a thrilling NBA double-overtime game, the Philadelphia 76ers secured a crucial victory against the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 121-121. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with a career-high 52 points, alongside 5 rebounds and 7 assists, marking the most points by a 76er in a road game since Allen Iverson in 2005, with a shooting performance of 19-41 FG and 12-12 FT. Victor Wembanyama stood out for the Spurs, contributing 33 points, 18 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 6 assists. The win propelled the 76ers into seventh place in the Eastern Conference, keeping their first-round playoff hopes alive and extending their winning streak to five games. This victory also impacted the Miami Heat, pushing them down to eighth in the East.
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Despite the loss, Wemby balled out. π https://t.co/R8XBDz8iXa https://t.co/JLNd5sdLAA
Victor Wembanyama vs. Tyrese Maxey in San Antonio https://t.co/aBatwXZ03N
A THRILLER! @cryptocom https://t.co/0lMgXyrtPs
Spurs fall to 76ers in 2OT, so Heat fall to 8th in the East as of right now -- raising percentages of seeing Boston in Round 1. Obviously, much to still be decided.
Heat now at No. 8 in the East. https://t.co/bF94JxYKbR
Need Sixers vs Bucks and heat vs Boston so bad. https://t.co/uyo69ak9mO
While the Cavs lost, the Pacers, Magic, Knicks and 76ers all won today. Damaging day for the Heat in the East standings.
Victor Wembanyama tonight: 33 Points 18 Rebounds 7 Blocks 6 Assists 55% FG 5/10 3PM https://t.co/5IqpapAN9Y
Sixers escape with a win in San Antonio, and move into seventh in the Eastern Conference, and now go home for their three final games riding a five-game winning streak and still having a shot to get out of the play-in.
Maxey tonight: 52 PTS (career-high) 5 REB 7 AST 19-41 FG 12-12 FT Most points by a 76er in a road game since A.I. in 2005. https://t.co/Ox0Dqf3Dl4
Tyrese Maxey set a career high and we're debating whether Maxey or Ricky should be in the headline for today's show.
The Ricky Council IV Game
The Sixers bench was in disbelief after a Victor Wembanyama sidestep three from the corner https://t.co/QxgOeiDtaG
THE BIGGEST KJ SLAY YET. https://t.co/aGg8jeHHXT
π¨Tyrese Maxey NEW CAREER HIGHπ¨ 52 POINTS https://t.co/xnnQc5M7wf
Maxey with a career high 52 points
To DOUBLE OVERTIME we go between the Spurs and Sixers π₯ https://t.co/OmRO8CpMFO
The Spurs and Sixers are headed to double overtime tied at 121. Maxey 50 points, 6 ast Wemby 33 points, 16 rebounds, 6 blocks, 6 assists
DOUBLE OVERTIME IN SAN ANTONIO βΌοΈ @spurs - 121 @sixers - 121 PHI-SAS | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/wo7V43p0wZ
We head to Double OT @sixers are tied up with the Spurs 121-121
50 PTS FOR TYRESE MAXEY βΌοΈ PHI leads by 1 in overtime π PHI-SAS | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/wo7V43p0wZ https://t.co/l8ETrzTFZK
50 point night for Maxey https://t.co/3ToWIL9rTv
The @sixers and Spurs go to overtime tied up 111-111 Maxey 46pts Wembanyama 31pts 13rbs 5ast
Incredible end of regulation at both ends in San Antonio. Massive overtime ahead for a Sixers team that needs a win to give itself the best possible chance of getting out of the play-in mix.
Maxey ties the game to send it to overtime. Maxey has 46 points Entering OT: Sixers 0-2 Spurs 3-1
Tyrese Maxey from DEEP for 44 PTS to cut the deficit down the stretch! PHI-SAS | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/wo7V43p0wZ https://t.co/a3grqLv6P5
Wemby with free throws and then a block on the other end to give him 31 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 3 assists. The Spurs lead by 5.
The @sixers trail the Spurs after the 3rd quarter 80-73
3Q: Spurs by 7. PHI wins the 3Q by 3 points. Wemby 20 pts, 11 reb, 4 blk, 1 ast Branham/Champagnie 12 pts each Maxey 28 pts (20 in paint) Oubre Jr. 16 pts Reed 11 pts Hield 10 pts 2s: Sixers +6 3s and FTs: Spurs +13 = Spurs by 7
.@TyreseMaxey has 26 points (10-20 FG, 5-5 FT) in his first 28 minutes tonight. He now has scored at least 20 points in 54 games this season, which is tied with @StephenCurry30 for 13th in the @NBA this season. h/t @Stathead
The @sixers trail the Spurs at Halftime 64-54 Maxey 14pts Oubre 16pts Wembanyama 16pts
Half: Spurs by 10. SA wins the 2Q by 17 points. Wemby 16 pts, 9 reb, 3 blk Branham 10 pts (3 made 3s) Oubre Jr. 16 pts Maxey 14 pts Hield 10 pts 2s: Sixers +2 3s and FTs: Spurs +12 = Spurs by 10
Wemby receives the outlet pass and drops the hammer with two in transition π¨ PHI-SAS | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/wo7V43p0wZ https://t.co/yaquGRyZTz
10 point first half for Wemby after the Sixers abandon the paint and Wemby dunks with 2 hands. 6 paint points 2 points from FT line 2 points from mid-range The Spurs have erased the Sixers' 14 point lead. SA by 2
Tyrese Maxey gets to the cup and switches hands for the finish! PHI-SAS | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/wo7V43p0wZ https://t.co/Rfnn02Hh06
After the 1st quarter @sixers lead the Spurs 31-24 Oubre 12pts 3rbs 2ast Maxey 6pts 1ast Wembanyama 6pts 4rbs
1Q: Sixers by 7. Wemby 6 pts, 4 reb, 2 blk Graham 5 pts off bench Oubre Jr. 12 pts Maxey 6 pts 2s and 3s: Sixers +10 FTs: Spurs +3 = Sixers by 7
Wemby drives middle and throws it down with the LEFT! PHI-SAS | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/wo7V43p0wZ https://t.co/N3tbEfX43g
Wemby gets loose ahead of tipoff against the Sixers! π½ PHI-SAS | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/wo7V43p0wZ https://t.co/ZEC12NzJjr
Starters for Spurs vs Sixers: Jones vs Maxey Branham vs Payne Champagnie vs Hield Keldon vs Oubre Jr. Wemby vs Reed The Sixers are favored by 4
The Sixers look to keep their winning ways going as they pay visit to Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. π πΊ Tune-in now for Sixers Pregame Live on NBC Sports Philadelphia! https://t.co/Cia9O2Pp3h
Joel Embiid is OUT for tonight's game against the San Antonio Spurs. @dlynamCSN & @kevincooney talk about what this means for the Sixers' playoff push. call or text in 610-632-0975
Joel Embiid since returning from a knee injury: 30 PTS β 12 REBS β 2 BLKS β W 29 PTS β 4 REBS β 3 ASTS β W 24 PTS β 6 REBS β 7 ASTS β W https://t.co/8OiZzDbXX9
Joel Embiid keeps Sixers streaking in win over Memphis https://t.co/MGzgb1oujE
Sixers-Grizzlies takeaways: Joel Embiid dominates, forms powerful tandem with Paul Reed https://t.co/y4HWV8abSw via @phillyinquirer #NBA
Sixers keep first-round playoff hopes alive with 116-96 win over Memphis Grizzlies https://t.co/0nQxiTXguy via @phillyinquirer #NBA
Joel Embiid leads 76ers to commanding win over Grizzlies #JoelEmbiid #MemphisGrizzlies #Philadelphia76ers https://t.co/yN9cHLkQ3H
Joel Embiid in win vs. Grizzlies: π 30 points π 12 rebounds So back. https://t.co/wywzPfQZJM
Sixers keep first-round playoff hopes alive with 116-96 win over Memphis Grizzlies https://t.co/0nQxiTXguy via @phillyinquirer
Joel Embiid dropped 30 PTS & 12 REB in only 23 minutes to lead the Sixers to the W in Memphis! https://t.co/AQGhzyn7SJ
Embiid has 30 points and 12 rebounds in 23 minutes to lead the 76ers past the Grizzlies, 116-96 https://t.co/h8sQvHOYUG
Joel Embiid had 30 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes and the Philadelphia 76ers pulled within a half-game of seventh place in the Eastern Conference by beating the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 116-96 on Saturday night. https://t.co/y0hTLYbWih
Joel Embiid's night was short but packed with highlights as the Sixers cruised to another victory. π₯ Observations from @NoahLevick. β€΅οΈ https://t.co/eKQrxLMRCb
Joel Embiid dominated the Grizzlies tonight πͺ https://t.co/3fVlNmITYX
The Sixers make easy work of the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 116-96 A vintage Embiid performance, 30 PTS & 12 REB in just 23 minutes The Sixers are back on the court tomorrow night at 7 against the Spurs #BrotherlyLove https://t.co/9wcLZ3M7Rl
Final: Sixers 116, Grizzlies 96. And now for the fun part ...
Joel Embiid tonight: 30 Points 12 Rebounds 2 Blocks 69% FG 100% 3P 22 Minutes https://t.co/J0k6oKtdSl
Joel Embiid has 30 points at halftime https://t.co/vfxe03wjWU
End of 3: Sixers 86, Grizzlies 70. Embiid with 30 and 12, but also has eight turnovers.
Joel Embiid in 22 minutes: 30 points 12 rebounds 9/13 FG Light work. https://t.co/3TfI9Z2jGr
And just like that Embiid is already at 30 points with 7 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. 30 points (9/13) 12 rebounds 1 assist 1 block +15 (team high) 23 minutes https://t.co/0SDn7i0AP6
Embiid has 8 turnovers. The third quarter just started. The Sixers are still up 20.
Joel Embiid in the first half vs. the Grizzlies tonight: 22 PTS 10 REB 7-10 FG 2-2 3PT https://t.co/fOIv10RNo6
Joel Embiid wildly outclassing everyone else on the floor while still playing at about 63% intensity. Has 22 and 9 at half, Sixers lead Memphis 62-42.
The Sixers are up 5 at the end of the first. Sixers - 28 Grizzlies - 23 This is largely due to three point shooting, where the Sixers are shooting 4/11 compared to the Grizzlies 1/7. https://t.co/FtxCoRr0Gs
Joel Embiid warms up before tipoff in Memphis! Don't miss the action at 8pm/et on the NBA App π https://t.co/jYZgeDU7fo
Joel Embiid is IN the lineup tonight against the Grizzlies! Tip-off scheduled for 8 PM, @Matt_Murphy04 has the pregame in just a few minutes followed by @McGinnisThomas on the call! https://t.co/r0zGuJxvBR
Tyrese Maxey arrives in Memphis for an interconference battle between the Sixers and Grizzlies on the NBA App! β° 8pm/et https://t.co/q14arIIyJx
Joel Embiid's availability against the Spurs tomorrow remains uncertain on the second night of a back-to-back. One who hopes Embiid plays: Victor Wembanyama. Teammates say Wemby's had this game circled since Embiid's 70-piece in January. https://t.co/6yAl3RX7Sc via @expressnews
Over the Spurs last four games, Victor Wembanyama is averaging: 28.0 points 14.0 rebounds 7.3 assists 4.0 blocks 2.0 steals 3.0 made three-pointers AVERAGING. Since the All-Star Break, Wemby is averaging more blocks (4.3) per game than three entire teams. Wemby is alsoβ¦