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The Philadelphia 76ers missed Joel Embiid but managed to hold off the Indiana Pacers at home 129-126 in overtime. Philadelphia took a 13-man lead from him and with less than a minute left, he was down by four points, but was able to recover and take the win.<\/p>\n
James Harden had 26 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds to lead the way in Philadelphia, 19 points and 7 rebounds from DeAnthony Melton, and Tobias Harris had 19 points and 10 rebounds. Did. Tyrese Maxey also added 17 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds as he continues to work his way back from injury.<\/p>\n
But the star of the night was Montrez Harrell. Jumping off the bench, he scored his 19 points with 5 rebounds and 4 blocks. He had his eight shots in his first, but ultimately missed his one in overtime.<\/p>\n
The NBA’s Twitter had the best reactions to Harrell and the Sixers getting the job done at home.<\/p>\n
\nMontrez Harrell, who set the building on fire with a putback slam when Maxxie’s floater toilet emerged from its basket. The Sixers have a 3-point lead with 1:34 remaining.<\/p>\n
Harrell was fantastic in attack tonight. The Sixers also held the L firmly without Melton’s dominance 15 minutes ago.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Austin Krell (@NBAKrell) January 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\n\nMontrez Harrell deserves a round of applause for checking out after giving the Sixers 10 minutes of quality time: 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT), rebounds, assists, 3 blocks, +9 .He was good – probably the best he’s seen as a Sixer<\/p>\n
\u2014 Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) January 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\n\nBlock* looked like steel from the other side.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Paul Hadrick (@PaulHudrick) January 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\n\nJames Harden’s defense has gone from pretty solid to good since returning from injury. As a help defender, he uses his hands incredibly well.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) January 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\n\nJames Harden’s defensive play in the final 30 seconds forced the Sixers into overtime.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) January 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\n\nDeanthony Melton is the perfect sixer<\/p>\n
\u2014 Eric Marturano (@TheEMart) January 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\n\nAgain, where would the Sixers be without Deanthony Melton?<\/p>\n
\u2014 Paul Hadrick (@PaulHudrick) January 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n