Overview
- Dyson Daniels posted 27 points and 10 rebounds and Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 boards, with Vit Krejci scoring 19 and Jalen Johnson recording a 12-10-12 triple-double.
- Paul George led Philadelphia with 35 points, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26, and Joel Embiid had 22 points and 14 rebounds as Quentin Grimes’ tying three-pointer at the buzzer rimmed out.
- Tyrese Maxey missed his second straight game because of an illness, and head coach Nick Nurse said the team is "super concerned" about his condition.
- Joel Embiid, listed as questionable for left-knee management, played on one day of rest for the first time this season and finished with 22 points and 14 rebounds.
- Atlanta was without Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, questionable pregame, played and hit late free throws to help secure the win.