Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers: Game Recap
Mavericks Pull Away in Second Half for 115-103 Win
Philadelphia, PA - The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115-103 at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night.
The Mavericks led by just three points at halftime, but they outscored the 76ers 64-47 in the second half to pull away for the win. Luka Dončić led the way for Dallas with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Kyrie Irving added 25 points and 7 assists.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 25 points and 11 rebounds, but he was held to just 1-of-8 shooting from three-point range. James Harden added 18 points and 8 assists, but he also turned the ball over seven times.
The Mavericks improve to 34-26 with the win, while the 76ers fall to 34-24. The two teams will meet again in Dallas on March 29.
Conclusion
The Mavericks' win over the 76ers was a significant one, as it snapped Philadelphia's seven-game winning streak. Dončić and Irving were once again the driving forces behind Dallas' success, and they will need to continue to play at a high level if the Mavericks want to make a deep playoff run.