Joel Embiid had 35 points and 15 rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. James Harden watched the game from the bench. The disgruntled guard has not played in three game this season. The 76ers say Harden needs to get into game shape.
Portland Trail Blazers’ Malcolm Brogdon, left, steals the ball from Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, goes up for the shot with Portland Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III, left, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Harden yanked his yellow hood over his head and laughed at times with his teammates -- notably P.J. Tucker -- as he sat out a third straight game. The official listed reason: return to competition reconditioning. Harden has practiced off and on with the Sixers and participated in Sunday’s film session and walkthrough. But his trade demand lingers over the organization and there’s no telling when it will be resolved.Curry scores 24 with four 3’s late to lead Warriors to 106-95 win over RocketsHarden had a quick highlight or two in the pregame hype video, though the 10-time All-Star was otherwise not acknowledged by the Sixers.
Embiid’s status for the home opener also was in doubt after an early morning arrival from Canada following Saturday night’s victory over the Raptors. The 76ers flirted with resting Embiid.Embiid instead was fired up, no doubt galvanized by the “MVP! MVP!” chants that echoed throughout the Wells Fargo Center. The calls from 20,000 fans each night for Embiid to win the award was spoken into existence last season.
Embiid and 76ers were also bounced from the second round and that ugly exit sparked an offseason of upheaval. Nick Nurse took over as coach for the fired Doc Rivers. Harden later demanded a trade, called team president Daryl Morey a liar, and was a late arrival for training camp.De’Anthony Melton heaved a pass from free throw line to free throw line that Embiid caught and drove to the bucket for a finger-roll layup and a 93-71 lead.
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