The second game of the James Harden era was a blast. The Sixers took care of the Knicks during this Sunday matinee affair, knocking off New York 125-109. The win moves the Sixers to 37-23 and, as of this writing, has the team 2.5 games out of first place in the Eastern Conference. Given that this was a nationally televised game on ABC, it was a perfect introduction to how Harden is completely transforming this Sixers team for NBA fans across the country.
Key Stat Lines:
James Harden: 29 points, 10 rebounds, 16 assists, five steals
Joel Embiid: 37 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, four blocks
Tyrese Maxey: 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals
Here are some notes and takeaways from the Sixers’ victory:
- James Harden!