The Sixers wrapped up their west coast road trip against the NBA’s best Phoenix Suns Sunday night. Joel Embiid was excellent, with 37 points on 57.3 percent true shooting, but didn’t have consistent enough production from his supporting cast to come away with the win. James Harden had just 14 points on 2-11 shooting. Devin Booker led the Suns with 35 points on 68.8 percent true shooting as Phoenix knocked off the Sixers 114-104.
Here are some takeaways from the loss:
- Devin Booker got off to a red hot start for Phoenix, making five of his first six shots and putting up 22 first quarter points.