Philadelphia Turns the Tables
Tyrese Maxie scored 38 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a thrilling 109-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Maxie shined in the fourth quarter by scoring 15 points, helping his team overturn a 13-point deficit to secure a valuable win, raising Philadelphia's record to 6 wins and 1 loss.
Anfernee Simmons added 19 points off the bench, while Jalen Brown scored 16 points for Philadelphia. On the other side, reserve Grayson Allen led Charlotte's scorers with 27 points, followed by Brandon Miller with 24 points, leaving the team with 3 wins and 4 losses. LeBron James and Joel Embiid were absent for Philadelphia due to injury.
Grizzlies Continue to Lead
The Memphis Grizzlies continued their perfect start, securing their sixth consecutive victory by defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-105. They remain the only undefeated team in the league, while their opponent continues to struggle without a win. Cameron Porter delivered a standout performance with 27 points for the Grizzlies, while Isaiah Stewart added 24 points and J.J. Jackson contributed 21 points.
On the other side, Darius Akef was the standout player for Sacramento with 38 points. In another matchup, French star Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 121-111 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 43 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and blocking 6 shots.
Results of Other Matches
Dylan Harper added 25 points and D. Aaron Fox scored 22 points, helping the duo strengthen San Antonio's dominance, raising their record to 4 wins and 2 losses. The Houston Rockets quickly regained their balance by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98, following their first loss of the season against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
Jabari Smith shined with 30 points for Houston, while Marcus Smart scored 24 points and Kevin Durant added 14 points. Turkish star Alperen Sengun contributed 16 points along with 9 rebounds and 9 assists. For Oklahoma City, Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the top scorer with 26 points.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a decisive 136-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to Evan Mobley's 27 points and Jarrett Allen's 25 points and 11 rebounds. Additionally, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Atlanta Hawks 121-99, with reserve Svi Mykhailiuk scoring 25 points and his teammate Jeremiah Fears adding 20 points, leading their team to a comfortable win.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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