They have found a good rhythm Philadelphia 76ers!
The Pennsylvania team rolled through Madison Square Garden, beating them New York Knicks by a score of 119-112, in the first game of Christmas Day. In doing so, the Sixers won their eighth straight to go up to 20-12!
The hosts had a much better first period and led by 12 points (37-25), but the Sixers they dominated from the second twelve minutes, gradually gnawed away at the difference, and finally took the lead early in the fourth period, never to lose it again.
The leaders of the match were the two big stars of the guests. THE Joel Embiidleading scorer so far in the NBA, had another big game with 35 points and 8 rebounds, having as a worthy supporter James Harden, who was iconic both… off and on the court, with 29 points and 13 assists! Unsung hero of the second half and o George Niangwho scored 16 points on 4 3-pointers during the Sixers’ upset.
For the Knicks, who scored their third straight victory and are at 18-15, o Julius Randle had a great game with 35 points and 8 rebounds, while 23 points and 11 assists were added by Jaylen Brunson.
The quarters: 37-25, 63-60, 96-95, 112-119
Detailed match statistics here
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