NBA Twitter reacts to Sixers snapping Bucks’ 16-game winning streak
The Philadelphia 76ers made a statement on Saturday that they should be taken seriously in the Eastern Conference. They went into the Fiserv Forum on Saturday night and they rallied from 18 points down to knock off the Milwaukee Bucks 133-130.
The win snapped Milwaukee’s 16-game winning streak. The win was especially impressive when considering that the Sixers lost Tobias Harris and PJ Tucker to injuries mid-game. That’s two starters that Philadelphia lost and they were able to overcome adversity there.
Their star duo stepped up the challenge in Milwaukee. James Harden was fantastic and had 38 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds while Joel Embiid had 31 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds. Harden had 19 points in the fourth quarter alone and he and Embiid both knocked down big triples in order to complete the rally and get the job done.
NBA Twitter gave its best reactions to Harden, Embiid, and the Sixers getting the job done:
James Harden and Joel Embiid are the first pair of Sixers teammates to record 30+ PTS and 10+ AST in the same game since Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer in 1965. pic.twitter.com/3WOaPiDbth
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) March 5, 2023
A tremendous win for the Sixers. Joel Embiid and James Harden were absolutely dominant offensively.
James Harden got the look he wanted for his guys basically every possession down in the 4th quarter. Brilliant. Best game he's played as a Sixer.
— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) March 5, 2023
Philly’s Trio tonight:
James Harden: 38 pts, 10 asts, 9 rebs, 5 3PM
Joel Embiid: 31 pts, 10 asts, 6 rebs,
Tyrese Maxey: 26 pts, 3 rebs
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) March 5, 2023
Duos to BOTH have 30+ PTS and 10+ AST in a Game in NBA History:
— Joel Embiid & James Harden tonight
— Otis Birdsong & Phil Ford in 1979
— Elgin Baylor & Jerry West in 1970
— Wilt Chamberlain & Hal Greer in 1965
— Oscar Robertson & Jack Twyman in 1962Harden and Embiid just did… https://t.co/01JOmO9lyq pic.twitter.com/59knSVqdXK
— NBA Muse (@NBAMuse24) March 5, 2023
Joel Embiid went to WORK in the Sixers W.
31 PTS
6 REB
10 AST— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2023
JOEL EMBIID GIVES THE SIXERS THE LEAD 😲 pic.twitter.com/ESocu6qiDG
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) March 5, 2023
Some huge plays down the stretch from James Harden and Joel Embiid to put an end to Milwaukee’s 16-game winning streak. Bucks are now a half-game ahead of Boston for the top spot in the East, with Boston hosting the Knicks – riding their own 8-game winning streak – Sunday night.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) March 5, 2023
James Harden and Joel Embiid both had 30+ points and 10 assists
Injuries to two starters in the 2nd half they stepped up. pic.twitter.com/lDkgrHMl5O
— Aidan Doc🧸 (@AidanDoc_) March 5, 2023
VINTAGE James Harden tonight🔥
38 PTS
9 REB
10 AST pic.twitter.com/sPhKn5xkPQ— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 5, 2023
Players with 100+ 35/5/5 games over the past 40 seasons:
LeBron James
James HardenThat’s it. pic.twitter.com/ZdLAXDLKKe
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 5, 2023
James Harden is gonna go from not making the All-Star team to All-NBA, isn't he
— Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) March 5, 2023
Special performance by James Harden tonight. He’s been consistently making big plays, shooting well, and producing EASY offense for a team who has been starved for easy offense for years. I know at this point nobody cares until the playoffs, but he’s having an underrated season.
— NBA University (@NBA_University) March 5, 2023
James Harden and Joel Embiid hit back-to-back clutch threes to lift the Sixers over the Bucks
Here's Tom McGinnis on the call: pic.twitter.com/IIYFalUW8N
— Nick Piccone (@_piccone) March 5, 2023
Vintage James Harden tonight: 38 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds in 39 minutes.
— Michael K-B (@therealmikekb) March 5, 2023
JAMES HARDEN pic.twitter.com/4ERUokKxNF
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) March 5, 2023
JAMES HARDEN ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!?
— Sixers Nation (@PHLSixersNation) March 5, 2023
JOEL EMBIID AND JAMES HARDEN ARE THE BEST DUO IN THE NBA!
UNSTOPPABLE!
THIS IS THE PERFECT ENCAPSULATION OF THEIR GROWTH AND DOMINANCE
HARDEN DOESNT WANNA GO BACK TO HOUSTON 😂
THIS IS HIS BEST CHANCE AT WINNING A CHIP!!
THEY CAN BEAT ANYONE! pic.twitter.com/g8tAMJQoOH
— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) March 5, 2023
Prime James Harden showed up tonight to end the Bucks 16 game winning streak:
38 PTS | 9 REB | 10 AST | 62 TS% pic.twitter.com/hxsDx1Y7Zr
— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) March 5, 2023
James Harden vs. The Bucks:
38 Points
10 Assists
9 Rebounds
1 StealHarden scored 19(!!!) Points in the 4th Quarter.
Sixers overcame an 18 point deficit to snap the Bucks 16 game win streak! pic.twitter.com/duCQCrzHOK
— ً (@HardenFinalsMVP) March 5, 2023