Is there a more fun twosome in the NBA right now than Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons? LeBron is practically a solo act in Cleveland. The Warriors are too loaded to pick out only two players. And Glen Davis and Nate Robinson have been out of the league for years. Meanwhile, Simmons and Embiid have shaken off doubts about their games and are dunking and trash-talking their way through the Association.
The 76ers’ rollercoaster season (7–6) reached another high point Monday night, as Philly eked out a closer win over the Clippers in L.A. It was a solid win for the Sixers, even if the Clips were missing multiple starters.