Live stream: 76ers 53, Suns 58

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sixers may have gone all in on the much harder to win game of this b2b. This suns team is pretty limited right now but the Sixers looked pretty wiped from GS, aside from Maxey. – 11:11 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Jazz are 14 of 20 at the rim at the half. Kings interior defense has been poor all season allowing 70% at the rim (27th in the NBA)
Interestingly, the two teams they are likely to play in the playoff don’t go to the rim. Warriors and Suns are 30 and 29th in rim shots – 11:10 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Philly trails the Suns 58-53 at the half. Tyrese Maxey has 21 points and is 8/10 from the floor as well as 5/7 from deep. Joel Embiid has 12 on 4/12 shooting and Tobias Harris has 10 on 3/7 shooting. Devin Booker has 18 for Phoenix. #Sixers – 11:08 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
at the half.
🪙@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/drb1QPMJlo – 11:07 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Suns 58, Sixers 53. Maxey has 21 points on a blistering 8-of-10 from the floor. Embiid has manufactured 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists but is 4-of-12 from the floor and looks to be laboring more than last night. – 11:07 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Maxey at half:
21 PTS
5 REB
2 BLK
8-10 FG
5-7 3P
Shooting over 40% from deep this season. pic.twitter.com/mSxNSI5tKJ – 11:06 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Maxey the only guy who has it for the Sixers right now, not bullish on this one unless Embiid gets it together in the second half. Taking forever to get into their offense, with a lot of “just throw it to somebody at the free-throw line extended” nonsense – 11:06 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Great minutes from Torrey Craig to close the half. Hit back-to-back 3s and had a monster weak-side block on Embiid at the rim – 11:05 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton on bench in street clothes.
#Suns up 5 at half. – 11:05 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 58, PHI 53
Booker: 18 Pts, 6-9 FG
Biyombo; 7 Pts, 7 Reb, 3-5 FG
Ross: 8 Pts, 3-7 FG
Maxey: 21 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-10 FG – 11:05 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Craig back-to-back 3s. #Suns up 5. – 11:04 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
this tweet is to inform you that @Tyrese Maxey has 21 points. pic.twitter.com/oZnxftU6M1 – 10:59 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
An ugly game has picked up in the last couple minutes, with Maxey matching Booker’s scoring flurry with a couple big shots. Maxey’s got 21 on 8-of-10 from the floor and 5-of-7 from deep. Booker has 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Suns lead 52-49 at the 2:02 mark. – 10:58 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker is his own March Madness. He’s got 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting in 14 minutes so far tonight – 10:58 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Joel is dealing with an awful lot of contact tonight without calls on numerous possessions vs Biyombo, CP3. – 10:57 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book is feeling it right now! – 10:57 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
March Devin Booker is an absolute menace – 10:57 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Officials ruled that Booker 3 was late, so wipe that one from the scoreboard – 10:56 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3 (34 feet) beats shot clock. #Suns up one. – 10:55 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oh wow. Devin Booker hit that one from Cave Creek – 10:55 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Embiid hasn’t been his usual self, but #76ers are up 2. #Suns – 10:54 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
how, @Shake Milton?! 😯 pic.twitter.com/4wBMJ4GS3O – 10:53 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid be like … pic.twitter.com/6BAYMwbFws – 10:53 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Credit Josh Okogie for going for that one. Credit Joel Embiid for meeting him at the top – 10:53 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Respectable takes by Okogie at Embiid – 10:53 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey right now #Sixers pic.twitter.com/fibqjWAAQU – 10:51 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Maxey with 18 already on 7-of-9. His side step corner 3 is crazy. #Suns up 42-39. – 10:51 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Maxey keeping Philly in this He’s got 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting. One-point game. – 10:51 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#UglyGameFlow … But Maxey is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥 – 10:51 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Embiid, Biyombo checking in as is Chris Paul #Suns up four. – 10:50 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The #Suns lead 21-2 in bench points. – 10:48 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
T.J. Warren starting to get in his scoring bag. Has 7.
Just created off bounce. #Suns up 7. – 10:48 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tyrese Maxey is 6-of-7 from the floor. The rest of the Sixers are 6-of-20 (and three of those are from Embiid). – 10:48 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey tonight thus far (10 mins)!:
15 PTS / 6-7 fg / 3-4 3fg
👀 – 10:48 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book being aggressive early with 13 in the first!
Tonight’s @PayPal Highlight of the Game pic.twitter.com/MvszaYsLGc – 10:46 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Terrence Ross hits a triple and the Suns have opened up a 34-28 lead in the 2nd Q. Doc Rivers calls for time Philly needs to find a rhythm in these non-Embiid minutes. #Sixers – 10:45 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Doc Rivers was barking at Paul Reed as he came off the floor for that timeout. Ross is an instant-offense guy and has gotten free twice to start the second. He’s got 8 points off the bench. – 10:43 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Terrence Ross is apparently still on fire from last night – 10:43 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ross 3. Has 8 (2-of-4 from 3). #Suns up 34-28. Timeout Philly. – 10:43 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns rolling with some Ish Wainright at the 5 minutes here. Everyone except Damion Lee and Darius Bazley has gotten in so far – 10:42 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
On the @Philadelphia 76ers sidelines…
James Harden, in street clothes tonight, coaching up Tyrese Maxey, and then Paul Reed, individually.
Ya love to see it! – 10:41 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Wainright in. #Suns have played 11 players. – 10:41 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns open 2nd quarter with Payne, Ross, Okogie, Warren and Landale?
Thoughts? – 10:40 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book stays hot 🔥
13 in the first for @Devin Booker. – 10:40 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Suns lead 26-24 after one quartet. Booker leads all scorers with 13 points. #Sixers made 8 of 22 shots. – 10:39 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
After one. pic.twitter.com/gYhhHVeDVz – 10:39 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
after 1⃣
🪙@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/0POX9ZQqmO – 10:39 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Suns 26, Sixers 24 at the end of a cluuuuunky first quarter for both teams. Both teams are shooting under 40 percent. Very much a second night of a back-to-back, with major contributors missing. Embiid with 9 points on 3-of-7 shooting. Maxey with 8. – 10:38 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 26, PHI 24
Booker: 13 Pts, 4-7 FG
Rest of Suns: 13 Pts, 5-17 FG
Embiid: 9 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-7 FG – 10:37 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 26 #76ers 24 end of 1st. – 10:37 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Reed laid a huge back screen on Booker, who was like, what the hell. #Suns – 10:36 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Already a much better night for PJ Tucker on the offensive end than in Golden State last night. Joel Embiid got off to a slow start, but he’s now up to 9 points and is beginning to get into a groove. Tie game early in the desert. #Sixers – 10:34 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker stayed down for a few seconds in pain after taking a bump on a drive to draw a blocking foul. He was helped up but then stayed in place for a bit. Walking back to the bench and staying there right now. – 10:32 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker was down in pain.
Just made his way to the bench. #Suns – 10:31 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker stayed down for a minute after that drive. Looked like he might have taken a shot to the hip or groin – 10:31 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
3.J. Tucker! pic.twitter.com/ezOe6bnNIz – 10:31 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
There’s already been 7 lead changes and 7 ties.
Tied at 22-22. #Suns #76ers – 10:31 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
CP3 looked like he tried to take a foul but the official didn’t even call one. #Crafty pic.twitter.com/QGKmMzJpLs – 10:29 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ross still hot. 3. #Suns up one. – 10:29 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
CP3 from deep in the corner 👌 pic.twitter.com/mnRKK3OvjI – 10:29 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
76ers have a 112.4 offensive rating when James Harden is off the court this year, which would rank 25th in the NBA. Not having the NBA’s leader in assists out there has been an issue for their offense to start the night. Suns up 1 because of that + a good defensive start (again). – 10:29 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Shamet with three fouls quick in 1st quarter.
Terrence Ross in. Had season-high 30 last night.
#Suns down 2 after Tucker corner 3. – 10:28 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker: 7 points, 2-4 FG
Rest of Suns: 6 points, 2-13 FG – 10:28 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
These look like two teams that just played last night. #76ers 4-of-12 FGs.
#Suns up one. – 10:27 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul slapping that ball out of Joel Embiid’s hands on the break was tremendous content. Had a big smile for him as they talked afterwards too – 10:26 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
All-time version of The Takeback. CP3 SPRINTED back to get Embiid and strip him. – 10:26 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 3-of-13 FGs. (0-of-3 from 3). – 10:25 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Warren in for Craig. #Suns down 4. – 10:24 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Jalen McDaniels wasn’t officially back until missed a (lob) dunk attempt. – 10:23 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Shamet in. Bringing ball up. #Suns – 10:21 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book falta y cuenta
Book and one pic.twitter.com/sGutdrG2fI – 10:19 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Embiid 0-for-3. #Suns down 10-8. – 10:17 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🎱 for @Tyrese Maxey! pic.twitter.com/zGLAGkDzxp – 10:17 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Thought we’d see a heavy dose of Embiid going at Biyombo early, but instead it’s been another hot start for Maxey. He’s is 2-for-2 from deep and also got free for a driving layup in the first four minutes. – 10:16 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns down 10-8. – 10:16 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Melton with 2 fouls in the first three minutes of the game with Booker already cooking is suboptimal – 10:16 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Two fouls on Melton in three minutes. Lots of practice battles there with Booker. – 10:15 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
transition triple. pic.twitter.com/lYd2QBFz5Y – 10:14 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book gets things going! pic.twitter.com/GPBeHiSKqK – 10:11 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Getting loose. pic.twitter.com/sa5qHGSzVC – 10:03 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns update: Kevin Durant (ankle), Deandre Ayton (hip) out; 76ers big Joel Embiid (calf) available, James Harden (Achilles) out. #Suns #76ers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:01 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
You could win $1,000 to the Team Shop if you know which Suns player tied Reggie Miller for the most made 3’s during the ‘92-’93 season.
Answer today’s 90’s Night Trivia question, brought to you by @Socios, in the Suns app to enter! > https://t.co/JMjhPeMWOq pic.twitter.com/5wTwxDxafM – 9:46 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#76ers guard De’Anthony Melton getting start against former team. #Suns – 9:37 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters:
Chris Paul
Devin Booker
Josh Okogie
Torrey Craig
Bismack Biyombo – 9:36 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#76ers injury update:
Joel Embiid (calf) and Jalen McDaniels (hip) IN.
James Harden (Achilles) and Danuel House Jr. (shoulder) OUT. – 9:35 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Injury update for the @Philadelphia 76ers:
Joel Embiid and Jalen McDaniels (both questionable pregame) will play.
James Harden and Danuel House Jr. are out. – 9:34 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Starters
Suns: Paul, Booker, Okogie, Craig, Biyombo
76ers: Maxey, Melton, Harris, Tucker, Embiid – 9:33 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Joel Embiid and Jalen McDaniels will play tonight after all. No James Harden or Danuel House Jr. for the Sixers – 9:33 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Jalen McDaniels will play tonight. #Sixers – 9:32 PM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Joel Embiid is cleared for action tonight #Sixers – 9:32 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Joel Embiid is in for the 76ers against the Suns – 9:32 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid will play tonight. – 9:32 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Alineación inicial de la noche!
Tonight’s Starting Lineup! pic.twitter.com/uBjYifXedw – 9:31 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
 
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @Tyrese Maxey
🔔 @De’Anthony Melton
 
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/51e9J4usz6 – 9:31 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton (hip) pregame.
Ayton OUT. #Suns pic.twitter.com/CmSAnLcJkH – 9:21 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton (hip) pregame.
OUT tonight vs. #76ers.
#Suns at #Jazz on Monday. pic.twitter.com/szMjF34Vok – 9:18 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker warming up, looks like he’s got some athletic tape wrapped around his left thumb pic.twitter.com/JqSdQs6faB – 9:16 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Booker arriving con estilo.
@PlayAtGila | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/6Ry4KJofNv – 9:11 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers forward Danuel House Jr. (shoulder) will not play tonight. – 9:08 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton out here in his usual pregame warmup slot as he continues to work his way back pic.twitter.com/5B8el1ITz9 – 9:07 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton is out tonight, but he’s getting in some pregame work at least: pic.twitter.com/rkJdxSghX1 – 9:07 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health Update pic.twitter.com/oROGesmuxH – 9:00 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We know he’s going to end up with the ball.”
Doc Rivers on Chris Paul, who he coached with the Los Angeles Clippers. #Suns pic.twitter.com/VyZAZ67fLz – 8:47 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It was an unreal excitement when we had everybody on the floor for three games, but I think it’s also important to get other guys up to speed.”
Monty Williams as Kevin Durant (ankle) and Deandre Ayton (hip) remain out. #Suns pic.twitter.com/rxZ5m18tMu – 8:45 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Sometimes I think you got to let the guys figure it out.”
Monty Williams on his usage of timeouts. #Suns pic.twitter.com/jUxZzQSUTu – 8:41 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Gettin’ ready for some Saturday night basketball pic.twitter.com/OxZns3hmMs – 8:40 PM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
The Sixers downgraded James Harden to out tonight. He’ll miss his 3rd straight game – 8:38 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden is OUT tonight. Embiid, House and McDaniels are still questionable. – 8:36 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
James Harden is out for tonight. Joel Embiid, Danuel House Jr. and Jalen McDaniels are still questionable – 8:35 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden remains sidelined – 8:35 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
arizona attire.
@NerdWallet pic.twitter.com/fNQ1hu8NMa – 8:31 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Tyrese Maxey played a grueling 40 minutes and caught some of these patented Warriors screens. May need to keep an eye on his workload a little in Phx.
pic.twitter.com/6rM8oimJ3h – 8:29 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton and Kevin Durant “are progressing,” but obviously won’t play tonight. Said DA’s injury after taking a hit and making him miss this many games is just one of those things that happens – 8:22 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton (hip) is “progressing” as he’s missed #Suns last three games. – 8:20 PM

Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
The Hawks scored 143 points in tonight’s win on .552 FG% (53-96), .500 3FG% (15-30 ) and .880 FT% (22-25). It’s just the second time since the 1979-80 season the club has poured in at least 140 points on .500 FG%, .500 3FG% and .800 FT% in a single game (1/30/93 vs. PHI). – 8:09 PM

Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
James Harden is a fun one to look back on.
The “movement” column refers to how much of his offense came from movement shooting which we define as shots from off-ball screens or handoffs. pic.twitter.com/FeNfus5Q0e – 7:49 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The answer must have something to do with each team’s remaining schedule. I didn’t think the Suns and Clippers played each other again, but now I’m seeing that they do. And the Warriors still have MIN and NOP. That’s probably part of it, too. – 7:05 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns update: Durant, Ayton out; 76ers duo Embiid, Harden questionable (w/videos) #Suns #76ers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:59 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Here’s what the Nets gave up to get Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, 2 firsts and a half-year of Andre Drummond:
Jarrett Allen
Caris LeVert
Taurean Prince
Rodions Kurucs
3 1st round picks
4 pick swaps
James Harden
Paul Millsap – 6:52 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
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CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Draymond Green calls Joel Embiid ‘the hardest guy to guard in the league’ after 46-point outburst
cbssports.com/nba/news/draym… – 5:11 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tale of the tape.
🔒@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/n0xiJJQAeU – 5:00 PM