NBA Twitter reacts to James Harden, Sixers knocking off Magic at home
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The Philadelphia 76ers were able to bounce back from a tough loss on Monday by knocking off the Orlando Magic in a rematch on Wednesday 105-94. The Magic trailed by as many as 14 points and they cut the deficit to one early in the fourth quarter, but the Sixers went on a big run in the fourth in order to get the job done.
Joel Embiid had a big night with 28 points and 11 rebounds and he was a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. On top of that, James Harden had 26 points on 7-for-13 shooting, he was 6-for-10 from deep, and he dished out 10 assists with nine rebounds.
Tobias Harris had 16 points and he played excellent defense on Magic rookie Paolo Banchero and he knocked down some timely triples. Tyrese Maxey shot just 2-for-11, but he did have 10 points and they received eight points from Shake Milton.
NBA Twitter gave its best reactions to the win:
6 threes for @JHarden13 and call it a SZN HIGH! pic.twitter.com/OZF4WCWR1i
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 2, 2023
James Harden has assisted on 137 of Joel Embiid's 417 made field goals this year.
The rest of the Sixers combined have assisted on 131.
— Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) February 2, 2023
James Harden tonight:
26 PTS – 9 REB – 10 AST – 53% FGJoel Embiid tonight:
28 PTS – 11 REB – 3 AST – 53% FGW. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MReKh8vQLx
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 2, 2023
.@sixers @JHarden13, who leads the @NBA with an average of 11.0 assists per game, has his 14th game this season with at least 20 points and 10 assists.
That's the most such games in a season by a 76er since @alleniverson had 15 in 2005-06.
h/t @Stathead
— Sixers Stats (@SixersStats) February 2, 2023
James Harden and Joel Embiid showed out in the Sixers W.
Harden: 26 PTS, 9 REB, 10 AST, 6 3PM
Embiid: 28 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST pic.twitter.com/pHpgmISePw— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2023
James Harden is just such a better player than he was last year. Much healthier and in way better shape
— Stew🏀 (@StewyHoops) February 2, 2023
James Harden recorded a 26 point, 10 assist double-double to lead the @sixers to the home W!
Joel Embiid: 28 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
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📲 https://t.co/WFdLNEjQ9Y pic.twitter.com/QAKISCRRLO— NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2023
Presented without commentary:
Joel Embiid +12
Montrezl Harrell -6
Paul Reed -3.— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) February 2, 2023
This is a Joel Embiid appreciation tweet.
That is all. | @myteamtoyota pic.twitter.com/JSIKGdQqIY
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) February 2, 2023
A behind-the-back pass from Joel Embiid to Shake Milton in transition for a give-and-go gets the big man a layup at the buzzer.
Sixers +14 after the first quarter.
— Austin Krell (@NBAKrell) February 2, 2023
Strong run here by Tobias Harris has restored order and gotten the Sixers back up 10. Appears Joel Embiid will check back in with 7:38 left in the fourth.
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) February 2, 2023
Odd offensive game for Harden tonight.
Throwing the ball over the place in transition but has been in complete control against the Magic in the halfcourt. The switching has not bothered him for the most part. And he's even made three catch-and-shoot 3s.
— Rich Hofmann (@rich_hofmann) February 2, 2023
