Embiid's 34 points weren't enough to save the Spurs from a 115-102 victory over the 76ers.
2026-04-07 03:43

April 6th - The Spurs defeated the 76ers 115-102. For the Spurs, Castle had 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Wahlbanyama added 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the 76ers, Embiid contributed 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 1 assist, while George had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
In the first quarter, Wabanjama and Embiid traded baskets, keeping the score close throughout. Towards the end of the quarter, the Spurs took a slight lead thanks to a combination of inside and outside play. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 29-28. In the second quarter, the Spurs widened the gap thanks to Castle's orchestration. Wabanjama continued his hot streak, scoring repeatedly to help the team build a 7-point lead at halftime. At halftime, the Spurs led 62-55.
After switching sides, the 76ers relied on Embiid's consecutive free throws and strong inside attacks to narrow the gap, even tying the score at one point. At the end of the third quarter, the Spurs led 92-85 . In the final quarter, the Spurs, organized by Castle, continued to extend their lead and firmly controlled the game's tempo. Despite Embiid's valiant efforts, the 76ers were unable to close the gap. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the 76ers 115-102 .
76ers player statistics
Embiid 34 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist; George 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Maxi 15 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists; Edgecombe 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Barlow 6 points, 8 rebounds; Oubre 5 points, 8 rebounds; Drummond 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Grimes 5 points, 2 rebounds; Edwards 2 points.
Spurs player statistics
Castle had 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists; Viktor Amar'e had 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Harper had 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Fox had 13 points and 4 assists; Johnson had 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist; Kornet had 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Vassell had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; and Champagne had 7 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists.
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