Jalen Johnson (41 points) steals the show from Tyrese Maxey (44 points)!

How far will these Hawks go? Doc Philadelphia finally able to introduce their long-awaited trio of Mackey-George-Embiid, Atlanta came to spoil the party, winning at the end of suspense after two overtimes! In addition to Nikhil Alexander-Walker, who is still impressive as always (31 points on 6/11 shooting) and Dyson Daniels close to a triple-double (17 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists), Jaylen Johnson once again shone, who finished the match with 41 points, 14 points and 14 assists over time and two assists in the second half, and two assists. efficiency!

The Sixers were able to stay on course in the first half, especially thanks to Quentin Grimes’ relay on an outside shot that saw off the offense of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid, who were together for the first time this season (58-57). Two quarters also showed that we will have to fight to overtake this tough Atlanta team, like its lieutenants Dyson Daniels, Mohamed Gueye, Onyeka Okongwu and Nikhil Alexander Walker.

Zacharie Risacher also showed up, with a 3-pointer before the break, then two baskets, including a dunk after returning from the locker room. But Philly still had the upper hand, especially after a 13-1 run marked by 2+1 Tyrese Makey and the still-explosive Quentin Grimes (84-75). Everything changed in the fourth quarter, allowing the Hawks to respond with a 13-0 run!

Dyson Daniels misses the first match point

Embarrassed by Keaton Wallace’s new three-pointer (91-99), the Sixers managed to save the furniture thanks to Paul George’s three-pointer and a crazy attempt by Tyrese Maxey, who chained three baskets with a bonus error and restarted the end of the match (105-108). With his back to the wall, the Sixers leader then found Quentin Grimes for a 3-pointer before sinking the game-tying basket, also from behind the arc, on a catch-and-shoot after a Paul George offensive rebound (115-115). Deason Daniels had a great chance to end the game at the buzzer, but his layup rolled to the rim, giving the fans at Xfinity Mobile Arena overtime!

Tyrese Maxey tried everything again, between his decisive pass for Jared McCain’s three-pointer or his floater to answer Dyson Daniels’ basket (126-124), but he missed two game-winning shots at the worst possible moment. In the process, Jaylen Johnson made a quick conversion to tie the game at 126-126 with 0.3 seconds left. The second overtime was finally the right one for Atlanta, who drove the outside skills of Nikhil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Johnson, authors of two baskets in quick succession that signaled the end of the break. The wing made the final pass to Dyson Daniels to kill the suspense and the Hawks were able to enjoy their victory, 142 to 134!

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Two missed shots by Tyrese Makey. It’s a bit harsh, since the leader still gave everything to try to get the win. Despite everything, victories are played in the details, and these two missed shots at 126-124 with less than five seconds left in overtime are simply professional fouls. Another paradox, if he allowed Philly to steal the first overtime with a 3-point shot, his night would be marred by his chronic clumsiness from long range throughout the game, at 2/13 in practice. So it might not be enough to score more than 40 points…

Jaylen Johnson’s Finals. The winger never ceases to amaze us…Although he was very promising before, Tree Young’s absence allowed him to step up and show that he was better than holding his own. The results are there with a 13th win and another late-game demonstration, whether on these two shots under tremendous pressure to grab the second overtime, or his two 3-point baskets that followed, on the air…

Joel Embiid’s encouraging return. The Sixers’ pivot hasn’t played since November 8 and his return to the court is obviously good news. We always feel that he is restrained, in a style a little softer than the one that crushed his opponents with his physical dominance. Will we ever see him at this level again? The question remains. His first steps after a three-week layoff are good news anyway, with 18 points on 6/14 shooting and 4 rebounds in 30 minutes.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.