Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers.
The NBA had another exciting night of individual performances and team accomplishments on Friday. Here are some of the key takeaways:
76ers' Big Three outscore Raptors: The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-111. The offensive highlight was the amazing combination of Tobias Harris (33 points), Tyrese Maxey (33 points), and Joel Embiid (31 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists) - the trio combined for 97 points! In Syracuse Nationals history, this feat has only been accomplished once before, in 1961.
Embiid Extends Historic Winning Streak: Current NBA MVP Joel Embiid continued his amazing form to add to the 76ers' victory. Despite spraining his ankle in the first quarter, he had a great game, scoring 30+ points and getting 10+ rebounds for the 13th straight game. This incredible streak is the longest in the NBA in over 50 years and showcases Embiid's unstoppable dominance.
Raptors struggle with Schroder's effort: On the other side of the court, the Toronto Raptors continue to struggle. Despite six points, six assists and two steals from Dennis Schroder, the team struggled against the 76ers. They are now 11-17 and sitting outside even the Eastern Conference playoff spots.
Mavs miss stars, lose to Rockets: The Dallas Mavericks had a tough night without their star players. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Maxi Kleber were all sidelined with injuries as the team fell to the Houston Rockets 96-122.
WARRIORS BACK ON THE WINNING TRACK: The Golden State Warriors finally found their groove and rebounded aggressively to win their fourth straight game. Stephen Curry hit a season-high eight 3-pointers and totaled 30 points in a 129-118 win over the Washington Wizards. Curry, whose streak of 268 consecutive 3-pointers in the first round just ended, was impressive.
Overall, Friday night's NBA action was a mix of impressive individual performances and surprising team results, as the 76ers continue to rise with their Big Three on fire and the Raptors' struggles continue. Meanwhile, the Warriors' resurgence and Curry's hot shooting are highlights to watch.
