76ers Clinch Win Over Raptors in First Game Since Harden Trade, Joel Embiid Scores 28 Points
76ers see strong performances from Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre Jr., each contributing 23 points, in their first game without James Harden, demonstrating team's capability to win without distraction.
- Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 28 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in the team's first victory post-James Harden trade.
- Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre Jr. each contributed 23 points, demonstrating the Sixers' capacity to win without the distraction of Harden's recent departure.
- Scottie Barnes stood out for the Raptors, scoring 24 points and maintaining impressive season stats with an average of 21.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.
- Despite the controversy around Harden's trade to the LA Clippers, Embiid suggests the situation didn't serve as a distraction to the team.
- Newly acquired players in the Harden deal - Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, and Marcus Morris - did not make significant contributions to the Sixers' victory, hinting at coach Nick Nurse's anticipation of their readiness in upcoming games.
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