Anthony Edwards has scored 25 factors because the Minnesota Timberwolves survived a late scare to win their third straight NBA recreation, 112-109 over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers.
The 76ers have already performed with out James Harden for 2 weeks due to a proper foot tendon pressure and so they added beginning guard Tyrese Maxey to the harm listing with a damaged left foot.
Both gamers averaged 20-plus factors on the season, and their losses left Joel Embiid to hold the load on Saturday night time (Sunday AEDT).
The massive centre led the scoring for the house staff with 32 factors, however he gave the Sixers a scare with 5:33 left within the recreation when he tripped over fallen teammate Georges Niang and crumbled to the courtroom.
Embiid appeared to roll his left ankle and lay on his again as he was checked out by a coach.
Embiid hobbled to the bench however stayed within the recreation.
In different motion, Trae Young threw a protracted go to hit AJ Griffin for a wide-open layup on the additional time buzzer, permitting the Atlanta Hawks to beat the Toronto Raptors 124-122.
Young had 33 factors and 12 assists, De’Andre Hunter added 22 factors and Clint Capela had 18 factors and 14 rebounds for the Hawks.
While Young was taking the inbound go with 3.8 seconds to go and the rating tied at 122-all, Griffin had the notice to run behind the defence and arrange close to the basket.
In one other nailbiter, Aaron Nesmith made two free throws with 9.6 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers got here up with a remaining defensive cease to beat the Orlando Magic 114-113.
