Tuesday night's NBA action included the Philadelphia 76ers in a home matchup against the Orlando Magic. While Joel Embiid is still sidelined right now, the other Sixers stars stepped up. Here's a look at five players from this game who had key performances.
Tobias Harris - Philadelphia 76ers
Even with Joel Embiid out of action, the Sixers had four other players that are capable of putting up points. Tobias Harris helped lead the way as he scored 21 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out five assists. Harris also had five assists, two steals, and a block to complete his stat line.
.@tobias31 put up a double-double to get a win over the Magic at home! 💪
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 6, 2019
📊: 21 PTS | 12 REB | 5 AST#HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/796PALd9EV
JJ Redick - Philadelphia 76ers
There was a first half battle brewing from downtown between JJ Redick and Evan Fournier. Redick would tally 26 points which included a 6-for-9 rate from long range. He'd also collect five rebounds in the win.
JJ Redick (19 PTS, 5 3PM) & Evan Fournier (18 PTS, 4 3PM) duel from beyond the arc in the 1st half!#HereTheyCome 70#PureMagic 64
— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2019
💻📱: https://t.co/yTkITWsvb6 pic.twitter.com/CgT6vO0SV1
Ben Simmons - Philadelphia 76ers
The NBA All-Star Simmons was making things happen in tonight's win. That included a drop-off pass to Tobias Harris, or getting one from Harris for his own dunk. Simmons finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and a block in a solid effort.
.@tobias31 drops off@BenSimmons25 picks up and gets up pic.twitter.com/QM0QsiKnBn
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 6, 2019
Aaron Gordon - Orlando Magic
Gordon was able to put up 24 points on 9-for-18 shooting Tuesday night. He also grabbed three rebounds and gave out three assists in the losing effort.
“I’m learning and I’m growing.”
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) March 6, 2019
Aaron gordon discusses tonight’s contest, defense in the second half, and being consistent.#PureMagic #NBA pic.twitter.com/U9GT6Ut5cp
Evan Fournier - Orlando Magic
Leading the way for the Magic starters was Evan Fournier. He led all players with 25 points on 9-for-21 shooting which included a 50-for-10 rate from three-point range. Fournier also had two rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
3️⃣VAN pic.twitter.com/pOqBuXgvAw
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 6, 2019