Thrilling Finish at the Wells Fargo Center
In a thrilling finish at the Wells Fargo Center, Tyrese Maxey showcased his clutch performance by netting 40 points, including a crucial layup with only 1.3 seconds on the clock, allowing the Philadelphia 76ers to overcome the Sacramento Kings with a narrow 113-111 victory Thursday night. Joel Embiid also had a remarkable outing, contributing 37 points to the team’s comeback, while Paul George added another 15 points to the scoreboard.
Game Highlights
The match saw the Kings leading at one point by 11 points during the fourth quarter after outscoring the 76ers 38-28 in the third. However, Philadelphia made a determined comeback, including an impressive run of 13 points over 15 that ultimately tied the game at 105, concluded by Maxey’s two free throws.
For Sacramento, Dennis Schroder was the standout performer with 27 points, while DeMar DeRozan contributed 25 points. Unfortunately for the Kings, this loss marked their seventh consecutive defeat and extended their poor road record to just 3 wins against 21 losses, with this game being the fourth outing on a challenging six-game road trip.
Pivotal Moments
The pivotal moment came after DeRozan missed a potentially game-winning shot from 14 feet, leading to Embiid grabbing the rebound with 5.2 seconds remaining. 76ers’ coach Nick Nurse called for a timeout to strategize. Upon resuming play, Maxey made an impressive dash from half-court to receive a pass from Embiid at the top of the arc, sealing the game with a left-handed layup that also drew a foul from Precious Achiuwa.
Injuries and Upcoming Matches
In addition to the sidelined Kings players like Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk, and Keegan Murray due to varying injuries, Philadelphia was also missing Quentin Grimes, who sat out with a right ankle sprain. The upcoming schedule has the Kings facing the Boston Celtics on Friday night, while the 76ers will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, hoping to capitalize on their recent form with a healthy roster.
