nba Game Recap
76ers Down Los Angeles 106-103 - Match Report
Joel Embiid scored 36 points and added 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading Philadelphia over Los Angeles, 106-103, on Friday at Wells Fargo Center.
The 76ers earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -4.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 218.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Furkan Korkmaz had 18 points for Philadelphia and Ben Simmons chipped in with 12 points. Ben Simmons had 6 assists for the 76ers, while Joel Embiid was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Clippers got a 37-point performance from Paul George, who was supported by 18 points from Patrick Patterson. Rajon Rondo had 8 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Paul George grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Philadelphia were victorious, as the score was 59-47 at the break.
Philadelphia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-43.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act home to face Golden State looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Minnesota.