McCain, Maxey step up to end 76ers’ losing streak

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McCain, Maxey step up to end 76ers’ losing streak

It was an unhappy trip back to the Wells Fargo Centre for Ben Simmons as Philadelphia snapped a five-game losing streak to post a comfortable 113-98 victory over the visiting Brooklyn.

Friday’s victory was achieved without stars Joel Embid (knee injury) and Paul George (left knee bone bruise), and it was left up to Jared McCain (30 points) and Tyrese Maxey (26) to step up to the breach.

Philadelphia’s young backcourt took over in the fourth quarter with an extended scoring burst that helped the Sixers rally from a nine-point deficit.

The rookie McCain posted his seventh consecutive game scoring 20-plus points, and his second professional game with at least 30, ********* 11-of-20 from the floor and 6-of-11 from 3-point range.

One of McCain’s triples ignited an 18-4 Sixers run in the third quarter, turning the game around after Brooklyn threatened to pull away after taking a big lead.

It marked an uneventful return for Simmons who enjoyed 26 minutes of game time for just two points, four rebounds and four assists.

Kelly Oubre Jr. added 11 points and nine rebounds for the Sixers (3-12, 1-2 NBA Cup), who won just their third game of the season and for the first time in regulation. Philadelphia’s other wins came against Indiana (Octover 27) and Charlotte (November 10).

Brooklyn were led by Cameron Johnson, who scored 37 points. Keon Johnson added 18 points for the Nets (6-10, 1-2 NBA Cup), who have lost four of their last five games.

Both Embiid, who helped the US win gold in the Paris Olympics, and George are expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers before being re-evaluated early next week.

“Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee,” the team’s statement said. “In consultation with the team’s medical staff, Embiid missed tonight’s game and will also miss Sunday’s game.

“He is receiving treatments and further updates on his status will be provided early next week.”

In Washington, Jaylen Brown scored 31 points as the Boston Celtics overcame an off night for Jayson Tatum to beat the Wizards 108-96.

The Celtics improved to 2-1 in East Group C of this competition with one game remaining. Washington are 0-2 and have lost 10 in a row overall.

Washington trailed by five in the final minute when Brown made a high arcing jumper to make it 99-92 with 46 seconds remaining.

Tatum went 0 for 10 from 3-point range and scored 16 points, although a couple free throws with 11 seconds left enabled him to extend his streak to 55 consecutive games with at least 15 points.

Jordan Poole led Washington with 23 points. Neither team shot well from 3-point range, with Boston finishing 11 of 46 and the Wizards going seven of 28.

Golden State also posted a win on the road by taking care of New Orleans, winning 112-108.

Andrew Wiggins (28 points) and Stephen Curry (19) were the major contributors fpor the Warriors, while Trey Murphy (24) Brandon Ingram (18) enjoyed the most points for the hosts.

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