Basketball

Philadelphia 76ers ends three-game losing streak

January 14, 2021 6:20 am

[Source: libertyballers.com]

The Philadelphia 76ers ended their three-game losing streak securing a 137-134 overtime win over the Miami Heat.

Joel Embiid scored 45 points for the 76ers notching 16 rebounds, five steals and four assists.

Team-mate Danny Green equaled a franchise record with nine three-pointers in his 29 score, while Tyler Herro top-scored for the Heat with 34.

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In other matches, LeBron James scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Lakers eased past the Houston Rockets 117-100.

The Brooklyn Nets overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-116.

The Utah Jazz, second in the Western Conference, cruised past the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 117-87 win.

The San Antonio Spurs secured a 112-102 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 104-95.

[Source: BBC Sport]