76ers Snap Losing Streak with Win over Kings
Harris and Maxey Lead the Way
Philadelphia 76ers 108, Sacramento Kings 96
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tobias Harris had 37 points and Tyrese Maxey added 21 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 108-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
The 76ers (42-26) had lost 9, 3, and 2 in a row respectively. This win helps them maintain their hold on the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Kings (32-37) have lost three of their last four games.
Harris shot 13 of 22 from the field and made 8 of 9 free throws. Maxey was 8 of 15 from the field and hit 3 of 6 from 3-point range.
Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 22 points and 10 rebounds. De'Aaron Fox added 19 points and 7 assists.
The 76ers led by 15 points at halftime and extended their lead to 22 points in the third quarter.
The Kings cut the deficit to 12 points in the fourth quarter, but the 76ers held on for the win.
Conclusion:
The 76ers needed this win to snap their losing streak and stay in the race for a high seed in the Eastern Conference. Harris and Maxey led the way, and the 76ers were able to hold off a late rally by the Kings. This win should give the 76ers some confidence as they head into a tough stretch of games.
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