JAMES Harden posted a triple-double in his second game with Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (Monday in Manila), recording 29 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds as the visiting 76ers pulled away late in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 125-109.
Harden, acquired from the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 10, added five steals as he became the first player in 76ers history to finish with at least 25 points, 15 assists, five rebounds and five steals in a game.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points while going 23-of-27 from the free-throw line – the makes and attempts were career-highs – for the 76ers, who have won three in a row and five of six. Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and Tobias Harris 12.
For the Knicks, who have lost nine of their past 10 games, RJ Barrett and Evan Fournier each had 24 points while Julius Randle (16 points, 10 rebounds) had a double-double. Immanuel Quickley added 21 points off the bench.
In other games, it was the Pistons 127, Hornets 126 (OT); Jazz 118, Suns 114; Mavs 107, Warriors 101; Pacers 128, Celtics 107; Clippers 99, Rockets 98; Nuggets 124, Blazers 92; and Pelicans 123, Lakers 95.
Pistons 127, Hornets 126 (OT)
Kelly Olynyk’s 14-foot jumper at the buzzer gave Detroit an overtime victory against host Charlotte.
Saddiq Bey’s 28 points and Jerami Grant’s 26 points led the Pistons, while Olynyk ended up with 20 points and eight rebounds. Cade Cunningham added 19 points and Hamidou Diallo had 13 points for Detroit.
Terry Rozier rolled up 33 points and Miles Bridges scored six of his 29 points in overtime for Charlotte. LaMelo Ball provided 17 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 15 points and Cody Martin posted 13 points. Bridges had 10 rebounds.
