Embiid went on to hit a three in Booker’s face to cut the Suns’ lead to three with 6.1 second remaining. Devin Booker drilled a fadeaway dagger with 13 seconds remaining, giving the Suns a six point lead. The Sixers continued to battle in the fourth, but just couldn’t stop the Suns offense. Ultimately finishing the game with 28 points. George Hill missed two free throws at the end of the third that could have given the Sixers the lead, causing the Sixers to go into the fourth down one, 77-76.įuture hall of famer, Chris Paul dominated in the fourth pulling off highlight after highlight. Matisse Thybulle played some electric defense per usual absolutely locking up all-star Devin Booker, who is second in all-time points per game against the 76ers. The Suns capitalized on many of these opportunities however, the Sixers kept up in this back and forth affair. With about 5 minutes remaining in the third Danny Green picked up the third technical foul called on the Sixers, fourth total in the game. In the third quarter, turnovers and fouls proved to be an issue for the Sixers. The Sixers also held Devin Booker to zero second quarter points. Chris Paul and Mikal Bridges led the way for the Suns putting in 10 a piece. Embiid clearly led the way for the Sixers in the first half totaling 18 points and 10 rebounds. 2 seconds on the clock to end a three minute plus field goal drought and to tie the game. Danny Green drilled a turn-around jumper with. The Sixers and Suns continued to go back and forth ending the half all knotted up at 54. That's a tough step-back, /EfAxzNsSXq- Philadelphia 76ers April 21, 2021 Securing a double-double with over 3 minutes remaining in the first half. Embiid continued to take his frustrations out on any Phoenix Sun who dared step in his way. Embiid went on to hit a mean-and-one on former teammate and beloved Sixer, Dario Saric. With about five minutes left in the half, Joel was hit with a technical that you could see coming from a mile away as he was unhappy with a no-call on Deandre Ayton. The Sixers closed out the first quarter with a one point lead, leading 29-28.Įarly on in the second quarter, George Hill drilled a mean step-back three which is a great sign as George Hill’s production off the bench will be essential for the Sixers playoff push. Devin Booker unsurprisingly led the Suns in first quarter scoring dropping 7 points. Joel Embiid established his dominance early pouring in 11 first quarter points in addition to 7 rebounds. Threes were raining from both teams as the Suns and Sixers combined for nine total first quarter three pointers, five from Phoenix and four from Philadelphia. The first quarter was competitive from the start.
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