LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Philadelphia 76ers won their grudge match against Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets 137-133 on Wednesday, Jan. 25, as Damian Lillard erupted for 60 points in Portland’s victory over Utah. (AFP)After an acrimonious split from Philadelphia last year, Simmons returned to his former home to face a hostile reception from the Sixers crowd. Simmons left Philadelphia last year after locker-room tensions with Embiid, and the lingering bad blood was evident from the outset. Despite his team coming away with the win, Sixers coach Doc Rivers was unhappy with Philadelphia’s “emotional” approach to the game. We have to be better at handling our emotions.”Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers’ scoring with 27 points, while Embiid finished with 26 and Harden 23.

Source: Manila Times January 26, 2023 20:13 UTC