INGLEWOOD, Calif. — In an exciting match on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Clippers secured a 110-98 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, highlighted by Norman Powell’s impressive performance. Powell tallied 26 points, marking his seventh consecutive game scoring at least 20 points. This victory was particularly notable as it coincided with Paul George’s comeback against his former team, where he contributed 18 points, shooting an efficient 7 of 9 from the field, along with seven rebounds in just 24 minutes of play due to a minutes restriction from a past knee injury.
James Harden also made a notable impact for the Clippers, adding 18 points while contributing four rebounds and six assists. For the 76ers, Kelly Oubre Jr. matched Harden’s 18 points, and Caleb Martin followed with 14 points. Andre Drummond also had a strong presence in the paint, recording 10 rebounds. However, the Sixers were missing star player Joel Embiid, who is currently serving a three-game suspension due to an incident with a sports columnist. Embiid’s return is anticipated on Tuesday, though he has yet to make an appearance this season because of a knee injury.
Before the game, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse commented on the recent incident involving Embiid, suggesting that he wished for better conduct from all parties involved. “I think that it’s really too bad, right? I don’t really want to get into the way people behave but I’m not sure either person was right,” he remarked, emphasizing the need for all sides to improve.
The Clippers showcased their dominance in the fourth quarter, significantly extending their lead to 94-72, thanks to a pivotal three-pointer from Amir Coffey, assisted by Powell.
In terms of team performance, the Sixers fell to a disappointing 1-6 record, with their sole victory coming in an overtime win against Indiana. This latest loss marks their fourth consecutive defeat. Conversely, the Clippers improved to a balanced 4-4 record while eagerly awaiting the return of Kawhi Leonard, who is currently sidelined due to inflammation in his previously surgically repaired right knee.
Highlighting the key moments of the game, 76ers’ starting guard Tyrese Maxey exited the match due to soreness in his right hamstring. He managed to score 12 points before his departure, marking one of the four Sixers to reach double figures. Maxey has been a significant contributor this season, leading the team in scoring multiple times, including a standout performance where he scored a season-high 45 points against the Pacers.
A notable statistic from the game was that Powell netted five of the Clippers’ 10 three-pointers, making him the top shooter from beyond the arc for the evening. Looking ahead, the Sixers are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, while the Clippers will travel to Sacramento the same day.