Oubre created a spark for the Sixers against the New York Knicks, slotting into the frontcourt and fighting for rebounds.
Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Josh Hart had the 11th triple-double of his career as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-119.
Brunson scored 38 points and took control in overtime, while Hart recorded a triple-double and Bridges scored 23 points in the city where they became college stars.
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PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points ... Paul George had 26, and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams played without their All-Star centers.
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points ... Paul George had 26, and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points ... Paul George had 26, and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams played without their All-Star centers.
Simons and Ayton lead the way, with Simons dropping 24 on 6-12 three-point shooting, adding four boards, and three assists. Ayton posted a double-double putting up 22 points, and pulling down 15 rebounds. Avdija also added a double-double, scoring 16 with 10 rebounds.
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George said it's important to keep fighting with 43 regular-season games remaining: “To me, it means something. Obviously, coming to Philadelphia, it meant something."
Russell Westbrook, who finished with 11 points and nine assists on Tuesday, is the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 202.