nba Game Recap
76ers vs Trail Blazers Final: 120-119 - Recap
The Trail Blazers were burned for 39 points by Joel Embiid on Friday as the 76ers picked up a 120-119 win at Wells Fargo Center.
Philadelphia won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 235.0.
James Harden had 19 points for Philadelphia and Tyrese Maxey chipped in with 13 points. James Harden had 8 assists for the 76ers, while James Harden was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 34-point performance from Anfernee Simons, who was supported by 24 points from Jerami Grant. Damian Lillard had 11 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Jerami Grant grabbed 10 rebounds.
Philadelphia trailed at halftime, 71-56.
Philadelphia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-36.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act home to face Washington looking for another win. For Portland, they head on the road to face New Orleans.