- Associated Press
Embiid, 76ers top undermanned Nets 123-117 for 1st in East
The 76ers tried to rest theirs in the fourth quarter. Embiid had 39 points and 13 rebounds and Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 123-117 on Wednesday night in an anticipated matchup that fizzled with the Nets missing their biggest stars.
- PA Media: Sport
Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn Nets to claim Eastern Conference top spot
In the night’s other games, Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry dragged their teams to victory.
- Yahoo Sports
NBA MVP watch: How Joel Embiid can secure the league's top honors
If Embiid can remain healthy and the 76ers finish No. 1 by season's end, the 27-year-old will walk away with the Maurice Podoloff trophy.
All players
| No. | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | G | |
| 21 | FC | |
| 14 | GF | |
| 12 | F | |
| 33 | G | |
| 39 | C | |
| 7 | SG | |
| 5 | SG | |
| 30 | GF | |
| 0 | G | |
| 18 | G | |
| 44 | SF | |
| 1 | F | |
| 25 | PG | |
| 22 | GF | |
| 43 | F | |
| 9 | SF |