Sixers Bell Ringer: third quarter push propels Sixers past Brooklyn

Sixers Bell Ringer Season Ranking:

Joel Embiid – 11
Tobias Harris – 5
Shake Milton – 3
Ben Simmons – 2
Tyrese Maxey – 1
Dakota Mathias – 1

Brooklyn’s chances of clinching the Sixers’ top spot took a hit when Kevin Durant (medical protocols) and Kyrie Irving (finger) were both left out. Still, the game was close for much of the night, until the Sixers broke things up with a 14-0 run in the third quarter that turned a 79-79 draw into a 93-79 lead. , part of a 43-point third quarter for the Sixers. Then Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash threw in the towel soon enough as James Harden didn’t play at all in the fourth quarter and Philadelphia kept the Nets at bay for the 124-108 victory. Now who’s your bell ringtone?

Joel Embiid: 33 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 5 turnovers

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I wouldn’t even call a particularly outstanding game from Joel Embiid tonight, which shows just how high he has raised the bar. Joel was too content with the outside shot, finishing 1 of 7 of 3. And yet it was he who set the tone early, with 15 points in the first quarter, then paced the team with 14 points in the third. when the Sixers opened the game. At the end of the night, Embiid became the first Sixer to record eight straight games over 25 points since Allen Iverson in 2006. It’s only fitting that Joel starts to match the brands of AI, as he wants to become the franchise’s first MVP. since The Answer two decades ago.

Tobias Harris: 21 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 2 turnovers

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There was never a stretch when Tobias overwhelmed the focal point of the attack, but he consistently contributed, filling the margins with a series of midrange hooks, floats and jumpers. Harris was extremely active on the glass, registering 12 rebounds, a season-high, and three of his four offensive boards that he immediately handed over for buckets. The All-Star prospect was also solid on the defensive side as part of another excellent overall performance.

Ben Simmons: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, 6 turnovers

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Ben was largely responsible for turning the game around, as the team’s pivotal 14-0 run coincided with Simmons ultimately securing the Harden defensive mission. He was excellent at this end of the field, stalking Brooklyn in a few flights, a couple leading straight to the slams at the other end. Ben barked straight in Tyler Johnson’s face after a dunk, resulting in a technical foul, but you’ll make that compromise every night if it means we get that level of aggression from him. Offensively, Simmons took matters into his own hands too, driving hard to the rim for a little bank hit. After the team battled from downtown in his absence on Thursday, he also got back to the heart of the matter by preparing his teammates for 3 points, collecting five more 3-point assists on the evening. Aggressive Ben and a fun, random Tyler Johnson feud; sign me up for more!

Shake Milton: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 turnovers

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After a hot start to the season, Shake’s play had slowed down a bit in recent weeks. Tonight, Milton rolled back the clock to a 6 by 13 night from the ground; the six goals scored were his biggest goals since his 28-point game against Memphis on Jan. 16. Shake lived up to his usual tricks, conceding high arc lay-ups and hitting midrange jumpers and floats. The stars have certainly carried their share of the load tonight, but the Sixers need that level of production from their bench to reach their potential as well.