Sixers overcome 13-point deficit to topple Knicks

Joel Embiid had 35 points and 11 rebounds on 14 of 18 shooting from the floor as the Philadelphia Sixers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 119-108 on Friday night.

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The Cameroon ace added six assists and was instrumental down the stretch, including a three-point play with 1:36 left.

Tyrese Maxey provided a huge boost off the bench, scoring 27 points and James Harden added 20 points and 12 assists to help Philadelphia gain a measure of revenge for a loss in New York on Sunday night when Philadelphia squandered a 21-point lead.

Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson both finished with 30 points for the Knicks, who came to Wells Fargo Center following two consecutive victories.

Josh Hart, acquired Wednesday night in a trade with Portland, was cleared through his physical Friday afternoon, but was declared inactive for the game.

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“Whether he comes off the bench doesn’t matter to me,” Tom Thibodeau said. “He can play with different groups and his physicality is a natural.”

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 11, 2023

Philly shot 44-of-85 (52%) FG and 36% (14-of-39) from range while The Knicks finished the night shooting 43-of-81 (53%) from the field and 11-of-32 (34%) from deep.

New York, who are tied with the Rockets for the most offensive rebounds per game (13.1), collected four tonight,

The 76ers visit Brooklyn and the Knicks host Utah on Saturday night.