In a high-scoring affair against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, the duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-112 victory. Embiid dominated the paint with 36 points and 7 rebounds, while Simmons controlled the game with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The game started off with the Mavericks taking control of the early minutes, but the 76ers soon fought back with a barrage of three-pointers from the likes of Tobias Harris and Seth Curry. Embiid and Simmons also made their presence felt in the paint, with Embiid showcasing his post moves and ability to get to the free-throw line, while Simmons used his athleticism to get to the rim and finish with authority.
Despite the Mavericks making a late run in the fourth quarter, the 76ers were able to hold on to the lead thanks to Embiid’s clutch free-throws and Simmons’ lockdown defense on Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
This game was another reminder of the potential of the Embiid-Simmons partnership. Embiid, a dominant force in the paint and a skilled scorer, complements Simmons’ athleticism and playmaking abilities perfectly. Simmons, on the other hand, is able to get the ball to Embiid in the right spots and create opportunities for his teammates with his passing skills.
With this win, the 76ers move to 14-6 on the season and maintain their spot at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Embiid-Simmons duo has been a major factor in their success so far this season, and if they continue to play at this level, the sky’s the limit for this talented team.