2023-11-23 07:07:20
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 11 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Philadelphia 76ers without Joel Embiid 112-99, ranking first in the Western Conference with 11 wins and 3 losses.
Joel Embiid played 38 minutes in the previous game, scoring 38 points and 12 rebounds, leading the 76ers to a 122-119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers after overtime. However, he missed today due to left hip soreness. This was his first game of the season. Without Kelly Oubre Jr., the 76ers are also without Kelly Oubre Jr. due to a fractured rib.
Without Joel Embiid, the 76ers were helpless against the twin towers of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. Rudy Gobert had 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Timberwolves had won 3 consecutive games and their 10th win in the last 11 games.
Timberwolves substitute center Naz Reid scored 13 points. He said: “We play every game the same way. No matter whether the opponent’s star is playing or not, we just try to win. We have to show our best. Ability to make the biggest impact on the court, that’s what we have to do every night.”
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has a Grade 1 strain on the side of his right ankle and will be sidelined for 2 to 3 weeks.
Marcus Morris Sr. of the 76ers replaced Joel Embiid in the starting position. He scored 16 points. Tyrese Maxey and De’Anthony Melton also scored 16 points. The 76ers have lost 4 of the last 6 games.
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