Wolves-Philadelphia game recap

December 13, 2017 at 5:57AM

GAME RECAP

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Joel Embiid, Philadelphia

The young center scored 28 points with 12 rebounds and eight assists, and he made the free throws that sent it to overtime and the three-pointer in overtime that propelled the 76ers to victory.

BY THE NUMBERS

7 Points for Rookie of the Year contender Ben Simmons, who was covered by Jimmy Butler.

6 Points the 76ers scored in OT before the Wolves scored one.

10 Three-pointers missed by the Wolves before the made one.

5-for-29 The Wolves' three-point shooting.

4 The 76ers' losing streak coming in.

11-for-11 Philadelphia's JJ Redick on free throws.

22 Double-doubles by Karl-Anthony Towns this season (17 points, 15 rebounds Tuesday).

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