The San Antonio Spurs stayed within striking distance of the Philadelphia 76ers for the better part of three quarters on Sunday night, matching their cross-conference adversary shot for shot. But Joel Embiid was too hot for the good guys to handle as the superstar center took over the final frame with his dominant scoring and newfound playmaking chops.
Jakob Poeltl paced the Silver and Black with 25 points, ten rebounds, two assists, and four blocks. Dejounte Murray narrowly missed registering his tenth triple-double of the season as he went for 19 points, nine boards, 12 dimes, and a steal.