Philadelphia 76ers ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s six-game winning streak

In a clash that saw NBA scoring leader Joel Embiid nearly secure a triple-double, the Philadelphia 76ers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's six-game winning streak with a 127-123 victory. Embiid's impressive performance included 35 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists. He made 19 of 21 free throws, crucially sinking six in the final 9.8 seconds to secure the win. Tyrese Maxey contributed 28 points and eight rebounds, while Tobias Harris added 16 points for the 76ers, bringing their record to 11-5, matching that of the Thunder. Rookie Chet Holmgren led Oklahoma City with 33 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, like Embiid a first-team All-NBA selection last season, scored 31.

In another matchup, Anthony Davis propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to a 121-115 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers with a season-high 32 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron James chipped in 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists.