Ben Simmons had 17 points (12 in the paint) and a season-high 15 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-113 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The 76ers took control with a 25-8 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 14.
The Thunder got within 98-97 on Dennis Schröder’s driving layup with 7:44 to play, but Mike Scott answered with a 3-pointer, and the Thunder got no closer than 101-99.
During clutch time, the 76ers outscored the Thunder 8-5.
Josh Richardson scored 23 points (12 in the paint).
For the Thunder, Steven Adams had a season-high 24 points and 15 rebounds, and Schröder added 21 points off the bench.
The 76ers shot 51.1% from the field and 50.0% from 3 to the Thunder’s 44.9% and 41.4%. The Thunder forced 10 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the 76ers 24-9 on the fast break. Tobias Harris fouled out.