James Harden had 29 points (13 in the first quarter), 10 rebounds, 16 assists and a season-high 5 steals, his 10th triple-double of the season, and the Philadelphia 76ers went on a 20-7 run in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 125-109.
It was tied at 100 when Tobias Harris’ 2 free throws put the 76ers ahead for good with 8:52 left. Joel Embiid scored 8 points as they pulled away to a 120-107 lead with 1:53 left.
Embiid had 37 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks, 23 for 27 at the line, and Tyrese Maxey added 21 points. The 76ers had 3 20-point scorers. Harden assisted on 6 of Embiid’s 7 baskets.
For the Knicks, Evan Fournier scored 24 points (10 in the third quarter) with 6 3-pointers, and RJ Barrett added 24 points and 6 assists. Immanuel Quickley scored 21 points off the bench. The Knicks had 3 20-point scorers.
The 76ers went 39 for 44 at the line to the Knicks’ 22 for 35. The 76ers’ starters outscored the Knicks 63-47 in 23 minutes together. Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims fouled out.