February 8th - The 76ers defeated the Suns 109-103. Embiid scored 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists, dominating on both ends of the court; Maxi contributed 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, becoming the team's outside engine. For the Suns, Dillon Brooks scored 28 points in a losing effort, but it wasn't enough to help his team defend their home court.

At the start of the game, the 76ers took an early lead thanks to their superior offensive efficiency, finishing the first quarter with a 24-22 advantage. In the second quarter, the Suns briefly tied the score at 24 , but the 76ers quickly widened the gap with a balanced inside-outside offense, extending their lead to as much as 16 points. Despite the Suns' efforts to close the gap later in the quarter, the 76ers maintained a double-digit lead of 58-47 at halftime .

After switching sides, the Suns trailed by as many as 19 points. In the crucial moments, the Suns tightened their defense and narrowed the gap to 8 points. However, the 76ers maintained control of the game, not giving their opponents any further opportunities to close the gap. After three quarters, the 76ers continued to lead 81-71. In the final quarter, Booker scored 11 points in a single quarter to try and lead a comeback, but Maxi stepped up and scored 13 consecutive points. Ultimately, the 76ers defeated the Suns 109-103.

76ers player stats

Embiid 33 points , 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Maxi 29 points , 9 rebounds , 6 assists; Oubre 18 points , 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Barlow 6 points , 4 rebounds; Watford 6 points , 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Grimes 6 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Edgecombe 5 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Bona 4 points , 5 rebounds; Edwards 2 points .

Suns player data

Dillon Brooks 28 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Booker 21 points , 2 rebounds , 9 assists; O'Neal 14 points , 11 rebounds, 3 assists; Williams 11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists; Green 8 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists ; Goodwin 7 points, 3 rebounds; Gillespie 6 points, 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Iguodala 3 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Dunn 3 points, 1 rebound

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