Clippers 125-99 76ers (November 24, 2024) Game Summary

PHILADELPHIA — — James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a 125-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

The 76ers fell to 3-13, an unlikely record for a team that opened the season as a strong betting favorite to win the Eastern Conference. The Sixers again played without injured All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, both out with knee injuries.

Harden was booed every time he touched the ball by Sixers fans who haven’t forgotten how he left the team for a while when he demanded a trade ahead of the 2023 season.

The Clippers shot around 60% from the floor for most of the game and helped empty the arena early for Sixers fans with plenty of time to catch the Eagles’ kickoff later in the night.

Jared McCain scored 18 points and Tyrese Maxey had 17 for the Sixers.

Takeaways

Clippers: The Clippers won their fifth game in a row and have a modest winning record (4-3) on the road.

76ers: The 76ers remain stuck at the bottom of the NBA standings and look more like a team made for the draft lottery than a playoff one when Embiid and George are out of the lineup.

Key moment

Tip off?

The decimated Sixers scored the opener before the Clippers went ahead on Harden’s 3 that gave them a quick 21-9 lead. Harden enjoyed the spotlight against his old team, hitting a pair of 3-pointers and scoring 12 points in the first quarter.

Key state

The Clippers led by as many as 33 points when Kevin Porter Jr.’s floater in the third made it 95-62.

Next

The Clippers continue their four-game road trip Monday at NBA champion Boston.

The Sixers are hoping a few days of rest can get Embiid and George in the lineup Wednesday against Houston.

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