The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-6) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (19-8) at Wells Fargo Center
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Wednesday December 20, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves 113, Philadelphia 76ers 127 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid had the 51 points, but Tyrese Maxey’s 35 was just as important. Embiid made sure to give Maxey his love after the win. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/20/joe… via @SixersWire – 12:00 AM
Joel Embiid had the 51 points, but Tyrese Maxey’s 35 was just as important. Embiid made sure to give Maxey his love after the win. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/20/joe… via @SixersWire – 12:00 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid explains how he dropped 51 points in a win over the Timberwolves at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/20/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:18 PM
Joel Embiid explains how he dropped 51 points in a win over the Timberwolves at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/20/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:18 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Critics rightfully caveated Joel Embiid’s dominant last week by contextualizing that it was against the dreck of the league.
So, Embiid authored one of his signature regular-season games against one of the best teams in the NBA.
Observations @973espn:
973espn.com/embiid-and-max… – 11:02 PM
Critics rightfully caveated Joel Embiid’s dominant last week by contextualizing that it was against the dreck of the league.
So, Embiid authored one of his signature regular-season games against one of the best teams in the NBA.
Observations @973espn:
973espn.com/embiid-and-max… – 11:02 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Rudy Gobert said Joel Embiid “had an amazing night. He’s MVP for a reason. He’s a very, very tough matchup.”
But he added it was difficult to guard to Embiid after getting 2 quick fouls tonight, and he expressed frustration with how he’s been officiated lately. pic.twitter.com/E2FNEjsGSA – 10:45 PM
Rudy Gobert said Joel Embiid “had an amazing night. He’s MVP for a reason. He’s a very, very tough matchup.”
But he added it was difficult to guard to Embiid after getting 2 quick fouls tonight, and he expressed frustration with how he’s been officiated lately. pic.twitter.com/E2FNEjsGSA – 10:45 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid on missing the free throw for 50 points:
“The lights were too bright.” – 10:43 PM
Joel Embiid on missing the free throw for 50 points:
“The lights were too bright.” – 10:43 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
hump day hoops. ✔️
game highlights vs. Timberwolves 🐺
@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/VXLTki2Hpu – 10:24 PM
hump day hoops. ✔️
game highlights vs. Timberwolves 🐺
@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/VXLTki2Hpu – 10:24 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Lakers (15-13) have lost 4 out of 5 and three straight since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. They are currently the No. 9 seed in the West. Their lone win is against the Spurs (4-22, worst in the West). Their next game is at the Timberwolves (20-6, best in the West). – 10:15 PM
The Lakers (15-13) have lost 4 out of 5 and three straight since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. They are currently the No. 9 seed in the West. Their lone win is against the Spurs (4-22, worst in the West). Their next game is at the Timberwolves (20-6, best in the West). – 10:15 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Bulls 124, Lakers 108.
LeBron James: 25 points (10-18), 10 rebounds and nine assists. Austin Reaves: 21 points, three assists.
Bulls had seven players score in double figures. Lakers have dropped four of their last five games.
Next up: tomorrow at Minnesota. – 10:11 PM
Final: Bulls 124, Lakers 108.
LeBron James: 25 points (10-18), 10 rebounds and nine assists. Austin Reaves: 21 points, three assists.
Bulls had seven players score in double figures. Lakers have dropped four of their last five games.
Next up: tomorrow at Minnesota. – 10:11 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers drop their third game in a row, fall in Chicago 124-108, to begin their three-game road trip. They head to MIN for the 2nd night of a b2b tomorrow. LeBron 25p 10r 9a 2b 5tos; Reaves 21p 3a; AD 19p 14r 3a 2s 2b; Prince 15p 4r 4a; Reddish 13p 4r 2s. CHI’s now won 7 of 10 – 10:10 PM
The Lakers drop their third game in a row, fall in Chicago 124-108, to begin their three-game road trip. They head to MIN for the 2nd night of a b2b tomorrow. LeBron 25p 10r 9a 2b 5tos; Reaves 21p 3a; AD 19p 14r 3a 2s 2b; Prince 15p 4r 4a; Reddish 13p 4r 2s. CHI’s now won 7 of 10 – 10:10 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Bulls 124, Lakers 108
LA has lost three straight games and four of five since winning the IST. They drop to 15-13 and 9th in the West. LeBron had 25 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. AD had 19 points and 14 rebounds. Austin Reaves had 21 points.
Up next: @ MIN tomorrow. – 10:09 PM
Final: Bulls 124, Lakers 108
LA has lost three straight games and four of five since winning the IST. They drop to 15-13 and 9th in the West. LeBron had 25 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. AD had 19 points and 14 rebounds. Austin Reaves had 21 points.
Up next: @ MIN tomorrow. – 10:09 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Minnesota’s defense is great and there’s not much you can do about some of the plays Embiid and Maxey made tonight. But their inability to score in half-court situations against good defenses is an issue. When you go against really good scorers, you have to score, too. – 10:06 PM
Minnesota’s defense is great and there’s not much you can do about some of the plays Embiid and Maxey made tonight. But their inability to score in half-court situations against good defenses is an issue. When you go against really good scorers, you have to score, too. – 10:06 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Nick Nurse is +1900 to win Coach of the Year at FanDuel. Why?
Yes, they might have two player award winners (Embiid MVP and Maxey MIP), but they’ve changed their style so drastically and overcame the Harden situation. Coaching is a huge part of that. Give Nurse some credit. – 9:53 PM
Nick Nurse is +1900 to win Coach of the Year at FanDuel. Why?
Yes, they might have two player award winners (Embiid MVP and Maxey MIP), but they’ve changed their style so drastically and overcame the Harden situation. Coaching is a huge part of that. Give Nurse some credit. – 9:53 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nick Nurse says De’Anthony Melton took a knee to the thigh and is sore. Expected to be sore tomorrow, but they’ll evaluate from there.
To be clear, Nurse says nothing else is wrong. – 9:49 PM
Nick Nurse says De’Anthony Melton took a knee to the thigh and is sore. Expected to be sore tomorrow, but they’ll evaluate from there.
To be clear, Nurse says nothing else is wrong. – 9:49 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Clippers have been scorching in their 8 game win streak. That continued in 1st half vs Mavs shooting 59% to lead 67-56. Mavs 3pt shooting has been fine 9-21. 2 pt shooting? Not so much just 11-27. Doncic 21-4-6. Mavs were -11 on 3 min he didn’t play. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 9:49 PM
Clippers have been scorching in their 8 game win streak. That continued in 1st half vs Mavs shooting 59% to lead 67-56. Mavs 3pt shooting has been fine 9-21. 2 pt shooting? Not so much just 11-27. Doncic 21-4-6. Mavs were -11 on 3 min he didn’t play. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 9:49 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: “We’re seeing something pretty cool right in front of us, right?” – 9:47 PM
Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: “We’re seeing something pretty cool right in front of us, right?” – 9:47 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
We’ve got another 50-spot from Joel Embiid, another 5 made 3s from Tyrese Maxey, and yet another win to talk about, this one a 127-113 over the West leading Wolves.
Joined by @_devongivens in studio at 9:50.
youtube.com/live/D95Se_NDM… pic.twitter.com/9GF8HVjFj1 – 9:47 PM
We’ve got another 50-spot from Joel Embiid, another 5 made 3s from Tyrese Maxey, and yet another win to talk about, this one a 127-113 over the West leading Wolves.
Joined by @_devongivens in studio at 9:50.
youtube.com/live/D95Se_NDM… pic.twitter.com/9GF8HVjFj1 – 9:47 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Joel Embiid has surpassed Nikola Jokic as the MVP favorite at FanDuel. Embiid is +250. Jokic is +275. This is the first book I’ve seen moved Embiid ahead of Jokic all season. I imagine the others will get there by tomorrow morning. – 9:46 PM
Joel Embiid has surpassed Nikola Jokic as the MVP favorite at FanDuel. Embiid is +250. Jokic is +275. This is the first book I’ve seen moved Embiid ahead of Jokic all season. I imagine the others will get there by tomorrow morning. – 9:46 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
51 for Embiid and 35 for Maxey.
It couldn’t be both of them for the Wolves to come out on top. Losing the 12 minutes Embiid sat by 10 stings most, I think (Sixers only won the 36 Embiid played by 4) — because Embiid is going to get his when his shot-making is like that,… – 9:41 PM
51 for Embiid and 35 for Maxey.
It couldn’t be both of them for the Wolves to come out on top. Losing the 12 minutes Embiid sat by 10 stings most, I think (Sixers only won the 36 Embiid played by 4) — because Embiid is going to get his when his shot-making is like that,… – 9:41 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
That Embiid-Maxey combo is just a load to deal with. I’m sure the Wolves will take issue with some of the calls against them. Two really good teams going at it. Back home for the Lakers tomorrow night. – 9:40 PM
That Embiid-Maxey combo is just a load to deal with. I’m sure the Wolves will take issue with some of the calls against them. Two really good teams going at it. Back home for the Lakers tomorrow night. – 9:40 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Initial observations on another Joel Embiid 50-point performance, the Sixers’ best win yet this season ⤵️
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:39 PM
Initial observations on another Joel Embiid 50-point performance, the Sixers’ best win yet this season ⤵️
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:39 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Embiid still “Standing On Business” in that conversation!!! Carry the hell on… – 9:37 PM
Embiid still “Standing On Business” in that conversation!!! Carry the hell on… – 9:37 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
51 big ones for Joel Embiid against the NBA’s No. 1 defense.
An awesome Tyrese Maxey game.
And a Sixers W.
Read about it @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/joel-embiid-51… – 9:37 PM
51 big ones for Joel Embiid against the NBA’s No. 1 defense.
An awesome Tyrese Maxey game.
And a Sixers W.
Read about it @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/joel-embiid-51… – 9:37 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The player grades following a win over the Timberwolves at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… via @SixersWire – 9:36 PM
The player grades following a win over the Timberwolves at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… via @SixersWire – 9:36 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Fifty (51) burger for Joel Embiid. Twelfth straight game with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds, tying him with Wilt Chamberlain; only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with at least 30/10 in 16 (!!) straight games, has a longer streak. – 9:32 PM
Fifty (51) burger for Joel Embiid. Twelfth straight game with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds, tying him with Wilt Chamberlain; only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with at least 30/10 in 16 (!!) straight games, has a longer streak. – 9:32 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid checks out with 51 points and 12 rebounds in 36 minutes in Philadelphia tonight in what will be a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Not a bad night’s work. – 9:32 PM
Joel Embiid checks out with 51 points and 12 rebounds in 36 minutes in Philadelphia tonight in what will be a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Not a bad night’s work. – 9:32 PM
Philadelphia 76ers PR @SixersStats
Active @NBA players with at least seven 50-point games:
Harden
Lillard
James
Curry
Durant
Giannis
Embiid
h/t @Stathead – 9:31 PM
Active @NBA players with at least seven 50-point games:
Harden
Lillard
James
Curry
Durant
Giannis
Embiid
h/t @Stathead – 9:31 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid exits with 51-12-3 on 68 percent shooting from the field against the NBA’s No. 1 defense – 9:30 PM
Embiid exits with 51-12-3 on 68 percent shooting from the field against the NBA’s No. 1 defense – 9:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tyrese Maxey tonight:
35 PTS
5 AST
5 3P
The 76ers are 7-1 when Maxey makes 5+ threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… – 9:30 PM
Tyrese Maxey tonight:
35 PTS
5 AST
5 3P
The 76ers are 7-1 when Maxey makes 5+ threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… – 9:30 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid goes for 51, most of it against the guy penciled in for DPOY.
This is a win for the top of the resume. A dominant inside-out game for the MVP frontrunner. – 9:30 PM
Joel Embiid goes for 51, most of it against the guy penciled in for DPOY.
This is a win for the top of the resume. A dominant inside-out game for the MVP frontrunner. – 9:30 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
As big a statement game for Maxey as it is for Embiid, IMO.
Minnesota has thrown tough matchups and length at him all night and he found a way to beat them. Awesome performance. – 9:28 PM
As big a statement game for Maxey as it is for Embiid, IMO.
Minnesota has thrown tough matchups and length at him all night and he found a way to beat them. Awesome performance. – 9:28 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
I have no shame — Embiid is the early MVP frontrunner again. He’s been incredible. – 9:26 PM
I have no shame — Embiid is the early MVP frontrunner again. He’s been incredible. – 9:26 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The Wolves defense wants to force players to take long, contested 2s. Embiid is just drilling them. Hard to do anything with him when he’s hitting those – 9:22 PM
The Wolves defense wants to force players to take long, contested 2s. Embiid is just drilling them. Hard to do anything with him when he’s hitting those – 9:22 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
the steal. the SLAM.
🌟 » on.nba.com/48exu4a pic.twitter.com/Ekcr0qfkoR – 9:21 PM
the steal. the SLAM.
🌟 » on.nba.com/48exu4a pic.twitter.com/Ekcr0qfkoR – 9:21 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Gobert has used the Gortat roll a number of times tonight, that time he straight up shoved Embiid before Joel fouled Ant on the drive – 9:21 PM
Gobert has used the Gortat roll a number of times tonight, that time he straight up shoved Embiid before Joel fouled Ant on the drive – 9:21 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Maxey and Embiid are a combined 25-44 from the field and 20-20 from the line. Non-Maxey Sixers have made 3 threes total in the game. Wolves are used to trusting Gobert behind them and not doubling, but a different emphasis was needed tonight. – 9:18 PM
Maxey and Embiid are a combined 25-44 from the field and 20-20 from the line. Non-Maxey Sixers have made 3 threes total in the game. Wolves are used to trusting Gobert behind them and not doubling, but a different emphasis was needed tonight. – 9:18 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid + Maxey have 74 against the league’s best defense. More than 5 minutes to play. – 9:15 PM
Embiid + Maxey have 74 against the league’s best defense. More than 5 minutes to play. – 9:15 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Looks like Nurse is about to entrust KJ Martin with some important fourth-quarter minutes. He and Embiid both about to check in. – 9:09 PM
Looks like Nurse is about to entrust KJ Martin with some important fourth-quarter minutes. He and Embiid both about to check in. – 9:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid:
— 5 consecutive 35/10 games
— 12 consecutive 30/10 games
— 13 consecutive 30-point games
Cheat code. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:01 PM
Joel Embiid:
— 5 consecutive 35/10 games
— 12 consecutive 30/10 games
— 13 consecutive 30-point games
Cheat code. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 9:01 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid is out here taking names. He’s up to 39 points and 10 rebounds after three quarters. He’s 13-13 from the foul line. He scored 19 of his points in the third quarter on 8-10 shooting. The Sixers lead 90-87 heading into the fourth. – 8:56 PM
Embiid is out here taking names. He’s up to 39 points and 10 rebounds after three quarters. He’s 13-13 from the foul line. He scored 19 of his points in the third quarter on 8-10 shooting. The Sixers lead 90-87 heading into the fourth. – 8:56 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers looked like they were in big trouble with Melton out and Edwards taking over.
And then the best player in the sport took over.
Sixers up 3 after 3. Embiid with 39 and 10. Shaping up for him to flirt with a 50 ball against the best defense in the league. – 8:56 PM
The Sixers looked like they were in big trouble with Melton out and Edwards taking over.
And then the best player in the sport took over.
Sixers up 3 after 3. Embiid with 39 and 10. Shaping up for him to flirt with a 50 ball against the best defense in the league. – 8:56 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
I would love to be the point guard when the pick-and-roll defense is “do absolutely nothing and stay attached to 21,” as it is for Pat Bev right now. – 8:55 PM
I would love to be the point guard when the pick-and-roll defense is “do absolutely nothing and stay attached to 21,” as it is for Pat Bev right now. – 8:55 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Really like Finch’s move of putting Kyle Anderson on Joel Embiid. – 8:50 PM
Really like Finch’s move of putting Kyle Anderson on Joel Embiid. – 8:50 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Embiid has 16 of Philly’s 18 points this quarter. Wolves clinging to a one-point lead. – 8:47 PM
Embiid has 16 of Philly’s 18 points this quarter. Wolves clinging to a one-point lead. – 8:47 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid is up to 36-9-3 on 12/19 from the field in 28 minutes against the No. 1 defense in the league – 8:47 PM
Embiid is up to 36-9-3 on 12/19 from the field in 28 minutes against the No. 1 defense in the league – 8:47 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
“Where would this team be without Joel Embiid,” he thinks to himself for the 684,289th time this decade. – 8:45 PM
“Where would this team be without Joel Embiid,” he thinks to himself for the 684,289th time this decade. – 8:45 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers are 15-12. Their next three games are at Minnesota, at OKC and home for Boston.
If they can’t pull themselves together here in Chicago there’s a real chance they’re under .500 in a week. – 8:44 PM
The Lakers are 15-12. Their next three games are at Minnesota, at OKC and home for Boston.
If they can’t pull themselves together here in Chicago there’s a real chance they’re under .500 in a week. – 8:44 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Gobert just walked to the Wolves bench looking like he was hoping the coaching staff would confirm he didn’t foul Embiid, only to be told he did indeed foul him by his guys lol – 8:43 PM
Gobert just walked to the Wolves bench looking like he was hoping the coaching staff would confirm he didn’t foul Embiid, only to be told he did indeed foul him by his guys lol – 8:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I’ll give Alaa credit for being more straight up on some calls lately, including noting an obvious pushoff on Maxey. – 8:42 PM
I’ll give Alaa credit for being more straight up on some calls lately, including noting an obvious pushoff on Maxey. – 8:42 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Did not have Maxey being the first to four fouls in this game on my bingo card but here we are. – 8:42 PM
Did not have Maxey being the first to four fouls in this game on my bingo card but here we are. – 8:42 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Knicks lead the Nets 60-51 at halftime.
Three things:
– Brooklyn is 18-of-50 from the field as a team (36%)
– Knicks have 26 points in the paint and 14 more in transition, led by 14 early
– Mikal Brides is 1/10 from the field in 16 min. He shot 35.6% on the West Coast trip – 8:40 PM
Knicks lead the Nets 60-51 at halftime.
Three things:
– Brooklyn is 18-of-50 from the field as a team (36%)
– Knicks have 26 points in the paint and 14 more in transition, led by 14 early
– Mikal Brides is 1/10 from the field in 16 min. He shot 35.6% on the West Coast trip – 8:40 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
De’Anthony Melton has a left thigh contusion and will not return, according to the sixers. – 8:31 PM
De’Anthony Melton has a left thigh contusion and will not return, according to the sixers. – 8:31 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The Timberwolves are second in third quarter net rating this season. The team in first? Philadelphia. – 8:30 PM
The Timberwolves are second in third quarter net rating this season. The team in first? Philadelphia. – 8:30 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
De’Anthony Melton has a left thigh contusion and won’t return, per Sixers official. – 8:30 PM
De’Anthony Melton has a left thigh contusion and won’t return, per Sixers official. – 8:30 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
No De’Anthony Melton to start the third quarter. PatBev starting in his place. – 8:28 PM
No De’Anthony Melton to start the third quarter. PatBev starting in his place. – 8:28 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
No word yet on Melton — looks like Beverley is starting 2nd half in his place – 8:28 PM
No word yet on Melton — looks like Beverley is starting 2nd half in his place – 8:28 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Embiid wasn’t guarding Towns and Maxey was often guarding McDaniels, which means those two places were going to be the two best places to get self-created offense in this matchup.
At halftime, McDaniels leads the Wolves in scoring (19) and Towns is second (16). – 8:18 PM
Embiid wasn’t guarding Towns and Maxey was often guarding McDaniels, which means those two places were going to be the two best places to get self-created offense in this matchup.
At halftime, McDaniels leads the Wolves in scoring (19) and Towns is second (16). – 8:18 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
64-60 Sixers lead at half, the exact same margin Sixers led by at the end of 1.
Embiid (20/5/2) and Maxey (20/3) doing most of the damage for the Sixers, who are now shooting 50%/42.9%/100% from the field/3/line. A 124.5 offensive rating so far against the best D in the league. – 8:15 PM
64-60 Sixers lead at half, the exact same margin Sixers led by at the end of 1.
Embiid (20/5/2) and Maxey (20/3) doing most of the damage for the Sixers, who are now shooting 50%/42.9%/100% from the field/3/line. A 124.5 offensive rating so far against the best D in the league. – 8:15 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Big-time Maxey half to get to 20 while having to fight McDaniels for most of his time out there.
Lot of guys on both teams going to be battling (or at least flirting with) foul trouble in the second half, might end up deciding the game – 8:14 PM
Big-time Maxey half to get to 20 while having to fight McDaniels for most of his time out there.
Lot of guys on both teams going to be battling (or at least flirting with) foul trouble in the second half, might end up deciding the game – 8:14 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 64, Wolves 60. Both teams shot much better that period and are now 50 percent or higher from the floor. Embiid and Maxey both have 20 points. – 8:14 PM
Halftime: Sixers 64, Wolves 60. Both teams shot much better that period and are now 50 percent or higher from the floor. Embiid and Maxey both have 20 points. – 8:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers lead 64-60 at the half. Embiid with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Maxey with 20 points and 3 assists. Jaden McDaniels with 19 points to lead the TWolves. – 8:14 PM
Sixers lead 64-60 at the half. Embiid with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Maxey with 20 points and 3 assists. Jaden McDaniels with 19 points to lead the TWolves. – 8:14 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat score 68 points in the first half against a big Magic defense that ranks 3rd in DRTG.
On Monday, the Heat scored 66 points in the first half against a big Timberwolves defense that ranks 1st in DRTG. They scored just 42 points in that 2H.
Obviously don’t want a repeat. – 8:14 PM
Heat score 68 points in the first half against a big Magic defense that ranks 3rd in DRTG.
On Monday, the Heat scored 66 points in the first half against a big Timberwolves defense that ranks 1st in DRTG. They scored just 42 points in that 2H.
Obviously don’t want a repeat. – 8:14 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns has gotten so much better going left this year. Beautiful drive and same foot/hand lefty finish over Embiid for the and one. – 8:12 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns has gotten so much better going left this year. Beautiful drive and same foot/hand lefty finish over Embiid for the and one. – 8:12 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
De’Anthony Melton down for the Sixers. Looks like he took a hard knee to the quad on a closeout. – 8:11 PM
De’Anthony Melton down for the Sixers. Looks like he took a hard knee to the quad on a closeout. – 8:11 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
You need to be good and to be lucky to contend every year. Denver got as lucky as you can with Jokic, but also lucked into Murray dropping in his draft. Made smart deals (Gordon, KCP, etc.) and outstanding drafting late in first and beyond. Even survived dealing Gobert/Mitchell – 8:10 PM
You need to be good and to be lucky to contend every year. Denver got as lucky as you can with Jokic, but also lucked into Murray dropping in his draft. Made smart deals (Gordon, KCP, etc.) and outstanding drafting late in first and beyond. Even survived dealing Gobert/Mitchell – 8:10 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
De’Anthony Melton is down and writhing in pain in the backcourt. Being helped up, but not walking off under his own power. Getting help to the locker room from both Kevin Johnson and Tyrese Maxey. – 8:10 PM
De’Anthony Melton is down and writhing in pain in the backcourt. Being helped up, but not walking off under his own power. Getting help to the locker room from both Kevin Johnson and Tyrese Maxey. – 8:10 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
How many jumpers in a row does Embiid need to make from the FT line without dribbling before a Wolves defender makes him put it down at least once? – 8:09 PM
How many jumpers in a row does Embiid need to make from the FT line without dribbling before a Wolves defender makes him put it down at least once? – 8:09 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I need a gif of Oubre begging for Embiid to pass him the ball in the corner. – 8:02 PM
I need a gif of Oubre begging for Embiid to pass him the ball in the corner. – 8:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Gobert picks up his third foul and leaves the game with 3:55 left in the half. Embiid made both free throws and is shooting 10-10 from the line. He’s 3-9 from the field and has 16 points. – 8:02 PM
Gobert picks up his third foul and leaves the game with 3:55 left in the half. Embiid made both free throws and is shooting 10-10 from the line. He’s 3-9 from the field and has 16 points. – 8:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
With Philly opting to put Tyrese Maxey on him, Jaden McDaniels being aggressive in his offensive game. Reminds me of that game last year when Atlanta tried to hide Trae Young on McDaniels, and McDaniels went at it right away. – 8:01 PM
With Philly opting to put Tyrese Maxey on him, Jaden McDaniels being aggressive in his offensive game. Reminds me of that game last year when Atlanta tried to hide Trae Young on McDaniels, and McDaniels went at it right away. – 8:01 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Need someone watching on TV to tell me whether Edwards got fouled because, if not, that was maybe one of the best defensive plays of the year by Embiid. – 7:59 PM
Need someone watching on TV to tell me whether Edwards got fouled because, if not, that was maybe one of the best defensive plays of the year by Embiid. – 7:59 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch to one of the officials with Embiid in ear shot: “Quit protecting him!” – 7:59 PM
Chris Finch to one of the officials with Embiid in ear shot: “Quit protecting him!” – 7:59 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Need someone watching on TV to tell me whether Edwards got fouled because, if not, that was maybe one of the defensive plays of the year by Embiid. – 7:58 PM
Need someone watching on TV to tell me whether Edwards got fouled because, if not, that was maybe one of the defensive plays of the year by Embiid. – 7:58 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid not only prevented an all-time Ant poster, he got Ant to pick up a tech after missing the dunk. No cowards allowed protecting the rim! – 7:58 PM
Embiid not only prevented an all-time Ant poster, he got Ant to pick up a tech after missing the dunk. No cowards allowed protecting the rim! – 7:58 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid and his tight hammy went for that track down block on McDaniels and was slow to get up. Those and dunks still always his most dangerous risky plays. – 7:56 PM
Embiid and his tight hammy went for that track down block on McDaniels and was slow to get up. Those and dunks still always his most dangerous risky plays. – 7:56 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Impressive take from McDaniels on Embiid and the Wolves cut a 10-point 76ers lead to one before this timeout. He’s up to a team-high 14 points. Free throws evening out this quarter for the Wolves as well. – 7:55 PM
Impressive take from McDaniels on Embiid and the Wolves cut a 10-point 76ers lead to one before this timeout. He’s up to a team-high 14 points. Free throws evening out this quarter for the Wolves as well. – 7:55 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers led 28-24 after one quarter. Joel Embiid has 10 points, five rebounds and two assists. After missing their first seven shots, they finished 7-11z – 7:42 PM
Sixers led 28-24 after one quarter. Joel Embiid has 10 points, five rebounds and two assists. After missing their first seven shots, they finished 7-11z – 7:42 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
After one quarter, Sixers and Wolves have combined to shoot 38.1% from, with Sixers holding a 28-24 lead after falling into an early 8-0 hole.
Embiid has 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and has pretty much single-handedly gotten entire Wolves frontcourt in foul trouble. – 7:41 PM
After one quarter, Sixers and Wolves have combined to shoot 38.1% from, with Sixers holding a 28-24 lead after falling into an early 8-0 hole.
Embiid has 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and has pretty much single-handedly gotten entire Wolves frontcourt in foul trouble. – 7:41 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Wasn’t Embiid’s most dominant quarter. But, one single decision – demand the ball in the post when he had Gobert overplaying – changed the complexion of the game.
Wolves were up 8-0 when Gobert picked up his 2nd foul. Naz Reid was -10 in 8:30 of play.
Sixers +4 after one. – 7:41 PM
Wasn’t Embiid’s most dominant quarter. But, one single decision – demand the ball in the post when he had Gobert overplaying – changed the complexion of the game.
Wolves were up 8-0 when Gobert picked up his 2nd foul. Naz Reid was -10 in 8:30 of play.
Sixers +4 after one. – 7:41 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 28, Wolves 24 at the end of the first. Both teams are shooting under 40 percent and have four turnovers, but Sixers are 10-of-10 from the FT line. Embiid has 10 points (1-of-6 from floor, 8-of-8 from line) and 5 rebounds. – 7:40 PM
Sixers 28, Wolves 24 at the end of the first. Both teams are shooting under 40 percent and have four turnovers, but Sixers are 10-of-10 from the FT line. Embiid has 10 points (1-of-6 from floor, 8-of-8 from line) and 5 rebounds. – 7:40 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves trail the 76ers 28-24 after one quarter. Towns, Gobert and Reid all picked up two fouls that quarter. Embiid is 8-for-8 at the line. Philadelphia was 7-for-18 otherwise. – 7:39 PM
Timberwolves trail the 76ers 28-24 after one quarter. Towns, Gobert and Reid all picked up two fouls that quarter. Embiid is 8-for-8 at the line. Philadelphia was 7-for-18 otherwise. – 7:39 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
A lone fan just yelled “SEND DA VIDEO” at Anthony Edwards while he shot the second of those free throws lol – 7:39 PM
A lone fan just yelled “SEND DA VIDEO” at Anthony Edwards while he shot the second of those free throws lol – 7:39 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Philly chose to match Embiid on Gobert and Harris on
Towns in this one. They want Gobert to lurk of his man and defend the rim.
After Gobert picked up two quick ones, Reid subbed in for him, and Harris stayed on Towns and Embiid took Reid. In that, Reid becomes very open in the… – 7:34 PM
Philly chose to match Embiid on Gobert and Harris on
Towns in this one. They want Gobert to lurk of his man and defend the rim.
After Gobert picked up two quick ones, Reid subbed in for him, and Harris stayed on Towns and Embiid took Reid. In that, Reid becomes very open in the… – 7:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
There’s the “run into the guy who is still moving on the guard handoff” offensive foul I was talking about last week with @JADubin5 drawn by Kyle Anderson – 7:33 PM
There’s the “run into the guy who is still moving on the guard handoff” offensive foul I was talking about last week with @JADubin5 drawn by Kyle Anderson – 7:33 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Now Towns picks up his second with 2:45 to play in the first. Embiid headed to the line for his 5th and 6th FT attempts of the quarter out of the timeout. – 7:32 PM
Now Towns picks up his second with 2:45 to play in the first. Embiid headed to the line for his 5th and 6th FT attempts of the quarter out of the timeout. – 7:32 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
2 fouls on both Gobert and KAT now, three of which came from guarding Embiid (Gobert’s other foul was a loose ball collision with Embiid chasing an offensive rebound).
Gotta capitalize with Finch pulling Gobert early to protect him – 7:30 PM
2 fouls on both Gobert and KAT now, three of which came from guarding Embiid (Gobert’s other foul was a loose ball collision with Embiid chasing an offensive rebound).
Gotta capitalize with Finch pulling Gobert early to protect him – 7:30 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
New rotation given the shorthanded forward group: PatBev, House and Morris are all in at the 4:44 mark to replace Maxey, Harris and Oubre. – 7:26 PM
New rotation given the shorthanded forward group: PatBev, House and Morris are all in at the 4:44 mark to replace Maxey, Harris and Oubre. – 7:26 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jaden McDaniels appears back to form tonight. Steal of Maxey and a layup at the other end among a few highlights for him so far. – 7:26 PM
Jaden McDaniels appears back to form tonight. Steal of Maxey and a layup at the other end among a few highlights for him so far. – 7:26 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers have clawed out of that horrible shooting start to take a 14-12 lead on a Maxey three-pointer. His first points of the night. – 7:25 PM
Sixers have clawed out of that horrible shooting start to take a 14-12 lead on a Maxey three-pointer. His first points of the night. – 7:25 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Kelly Oubre Jr picked up his second foul just five minutes into this one. With the Sixers being without Batum (hamstring) and Covington (illness) wing depth is a concern.
Oubre Jr will remain on the floor when the Sixers come out of this timeout. – 7:22 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr picked up his second foul just five minutes into this one. With the Sixers being without Batum (hamstring) and Covington (illness) wing depth is a concern.
Oubre Jr will remain on the floor when the Sixers come out of this timeout. – 7:22 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Former Sixers guard Shake Milton got a tribute video during the first timeout. pic.twitter.com/L2NMcF1rrv – 7:22 PM
Former Sixers guard Shake Milton got a tribute video during the first timeout. pic.twitter.com/L2NMcF1rrv – 7:22 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Shake Milton gets a video tribute during the timeout #Sixers pic.twitter.com/vl8ouXJHwi – 7:21 PM
Shake Milton gets a video tribute during the timeout #Sixers pic.twitter.com/vl8ouXJHwi – 7:21 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Shake Milton got a tribute video from the Sixers on his first return to Philly, got a nice hand from the crowd and a salute from Shake back to them – 7:21 PM
Shake Milton got a tribute video from the Sixers on his first return to Philly, got a nice hand from the crowd and a salute from Shake back to them – 7:21 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Nice greeting for Shake Milton here from the crowd during the timeout. – 7:21 PM
Nice greeting for Shake Milton here from the crowd during the timeout. – 7:21 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The Wolves were off to an 8-0 start in this one, but Rudy Gobert has picked up two fouls in the first 3:29. This crew can be whistle-happy … not a good mix for the Wolves when facing Embiid. Then Towns picks up his first with Gobert out. – 7:17 PM
The Wolves were off to an 8-0 start in this one, but Rudy Gobert has picked up two fouls in the first 3:29. This crew can be whistle-happy … not a good mix for the Wolves when facing Embiid. Then Towns picks up his first with Gobert out. – 7:17 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Minnesota’s top-rated defense taking it to the Sixers right now, who are 0-of-5 from the floor and have two turnovers. The good news: Gobert has two fouls, leading to Embiid free throws to finally get the Sixers on the board. – 7:17 PM
Minnesota’s top-rated defense taking it to the Sixers right now, who are 0-of-5 from the floor and have two turnovers. The good news: Gobert has two fouls, leading to Embiid free throws to finally get the Sixers on the board. – 7:17 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers started this one off against the Wolves by making all but five of their first five shots from the field (h/t @TomMoorePhilly).
Joel Embiid finally got them on the board with a pair of free-throws 3 minutes and 29 seconds into the game. Wolves lead 8-2 early. – 7:17 PM
The Sixers started this one off against the Wolves by making all but five of their first five shots from the field (h/t @TomMoorePhilly).
Joel Embiid finally got them on the board with a pair of free-throws 3 minutes and 29 seconds into the game. Wolves lead 8-2 early. – 7:17 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Who’s backing my Perkins’ Parlay with @ESPNBET tonight!?
🏀 Embiid Over 9.5 rebounds
🏀 Jokic Over 9.5 rebounds
🏀 Towns Over 9.5 rebounds
Carry the hell on… pic.twitter.com/4wBYqMpOy8 – 6:55 PM
Who’s backing my Perkins’ Parlay with @ESPNBET tonight!?
🏀 Embiid Over 9.5 rebounds
🏀 Jokic Over 9.5 rebounds
🏀 Towns Over 9.5 rebounds
Carry the hell on… pic.twitter.com/4wBYqMpOy8 – 6:55 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters vs. Minnesota
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Melton
Maxey – 6:43 PM
Sixers starters vs. Minnesota
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Melton
Maxey – 6:43 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Oubre will start in Batum’s spot.
Maxey, Melton, Oubre, Harris and Embiid starting for the Sixers. – 6:37 PM
Oubre will start in Batum’s spot.
Maxey, Melton, Oubre, Harris and Embiid starting for the Sixers. – 6:37 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Shake Milton on his time in Philly: “I definitely felt like I kind of came into my own, too just as a person on and off the court as well. So a lot of love here, man.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/timberwo… via @SixersWire – 6:34 PM
Shake Milton on his time in Philly: “I definitely felt like I kind of came into my own, too just as a person on and off the court as well. So a lot of love here, man.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/timberwo… via @SixersWire – 6:34 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who played for Wilson High School and Franklin & Marshall, was asked during his pregame press conference about lessons he still takes from his Pennsylvania roots.
Wrote about that in this feature from last season 👇🏻
inquirer.com/sixers/chris-f… – 6:17 PM
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who played for Wilson High School and Franklin & Marshall, was asked during his pregame press conference about lessons he still takes from his Pennsylvania roots.
Wrote about that in this feature from last season 👇🏻
inquirer.com/sixers/chris-f… – 6:17 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
black Air Forces on feet. 😈
VOTE » on.nba.com/48exu4a pic.twitter.com/WbZNlwioXA – 5:52 PM
black Air Forces on feet. 😈
VOTE » on.nba.com/48exu4a pic.twitter.com/WbZNlwioXA – 5:52 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
32’s locked in.
VOTE » on.nba.com/3RhBiL2 pic.twitter.com/Ew7m6jagpu – 5:33 PM
32’s locked in.
VOTE » on.nba.com/3RhBiL2 pic.twitter.com/Ew7m6jagpu – 5:33 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
76ers coach Nick Nurse on longtime friend and coaching rival Chris Finch:
“He used to kill us with small ball back in Sheffield (England). Now he’s got big ball.” – 5:25 PM
76ers coach Nick Nurse on longtime friend and coaching rival Chris Finch:
“He used to kill us with small ball back in Sheffield (England). Now he’s got big ball.” – 5:25 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Robert Covington is out. Marcus Morris will see how he feels. They are both dealing with illness. – 5:17 PM
Robert Covington is out. Marcus Morris will see how he feels. They are both dealing with illness. – 5:17 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The Sixers’ forward spot is suddenly depleted, with Nico Batum (hamstring) out and Marcus Morris and Robert Covington sick.
After a “short-lived experiment” in Monday’s loss to the Bulls, could an option be playing Paul Reed alongside Joel Embiid?
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 4:47 PM
The Sixers’ forward spot is suddenly depleted, with Nico Batum (hamstring) out and Marcus Morris and Robert Covington sick.
After a “short-lived experiment” in Monday’s loss to the Bulls, could an option be playing Paul Reed alongside Joel Embiid?
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 4:47 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
PBT’s Week 8 NBA Power Rankings: Minnesota moves back on top in Christmas-themed rankings.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pbts-… – 4:07 PM
PBT’s Week 8 NBA Power Rankings: Minnesota moves back on top in Christmas-themed rankings.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pbts-… – 4:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pick a duo:
Bucks — 76ers —
56.9 PPG 60.2 PPG
15.6 RPG 15.8 RPG
12.4 APG 12.7 APG pic.twitter.com/GFvyIHKBru – 3:25 PM
Pick a duo:
Bucks — 76ers —
56.9 PPG 60.2 PPG
15.6 RPG 15.8 RPG
12.4 APG 12.7 APG pic.twitter.com/GFvyIHKBru – 3:25 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
don’t miss the first 76ers City Emblem Collection giveaway, the first 10,000 fans in attendance tonight will receive a set of two custom embroidered patches and a chance to claim an autographed 23-24 City Edition jersey.
not coming to the game? head to Sixers.com/NFT… pic.twitter.com/XabYnAe2pV – 2:37 PM
don’t miss the first 76ers City Emblem Collection giveaway, the first 10,000 fans in attendance tonight will receive a set of two custom embroidered patches and a chance to claim an autographed 23-24 City Edition jersey.
not coming to the game? head to Sixers.com/NFT… pic.twitter.com/XabYnAe2pV – 2:37 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
your Wednesday night plans ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/2nIDbZnJwX – 2:37 PM
your Wednesday night plans ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/2nIDbZnJwX – 2:37 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Jumping on @TheHerd at 11:40am PT to talk Lakers’ banners, Steph Curry-Celtics, plus Joel Embiid and Suns if he lets me – 2:28 PM
Jumping on @TheHerd at 11:40am PT to talk Lakers’ banners, Steph Curry-Celtics, plus Joel Embiid and Suns if he lets me – 2:28 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Timberwolves’ players from best to worst this season.
Their Top 7 rotation players have missed three games combined. pic.twitter.com/P3e4iHYi8K – 2:04 PM
Timberwolves’ players from best to worst this season.
Their Top 7 rotation players have missed three games combined. pic.twitter.com/P3e4iHYi8K – 2:04 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Mike Conley on Tyrese Maxey: “I’ve been a big fan of his. The way that he approaches the game, coming in as a rookie, kind of letting the game develop, not rushing it too much.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/20/tim… via @SixersWire – 1:49 PM
Mike Conley on Tyrese Maxey: “I’ve been a big fan of his. The way that he approaches the game, coming in as a rookie, kind of letting the game develop, not rushing it too much.” #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/20/tim… via @SixersWire – 1:49 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
This is CLOSER to what I’d like to see right now
Start: GTJ, SB, PS, OG, JP
7 min: DS, SB, PS, OG, PA
4 min: DS, SB, PS, OPJ/CB, PA
3 min: DS, MF, PS, OPJ/CB, PA
2Q: DS, MF, OG, OPJ/CB, JP
9 min: MF, GTJ, SB, OG, JP
6 min: DS, GTJ, SB, PS, PA
4 min: starters/common sense – 1:16 PM
This is CLOSER to what I’d like to see right now
Start: GTJ, SB, PS, OG, JP
7 min: DS, SB, PS, OG, PA
4 min: DS, SB, PS, OPJ/CB, PA
3 min: DS, MF, PS, OPJ/CB, PA
2Q: DS, MF, OG, OPJ/CB, JP
9 min: MF, GTJ, SB, OG, JP
6 min: DS, GTJ, SB, PS, PA
4 min: starters/common sense – 1:16 PM
