Together, they accounted for 86 of the Sixers’ 127 points. Maxey added in 35 points and five assists. Embiid finished the game with 51 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. It was a statement performance for the Sixers’ star duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The Philadelphia 76ers (19-8) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-6), currently the top team in the Western Conference, 127-113 on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
