Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Tobias Harris added 31 points, and the 76ers got a much-needed win against Charlotte last night. The victory ended a two-game losing streak and kept the Sixers in fifth place in the East, but there is still no sign that Joel Embiid will be back and they are still in danger of falling into the play-in tournament. The 76ers are only half a game behind the seventh-seeded Orlando Magic, so a second straight loss could drastically change the 76ers' seeding situation. In Philadelphia, the Mavs won 118-102 in Philadelphia about a month ago, and will face Dallas as an 8.5-point underdog.
Dallas took a slight step back from a seven-game winning streak. They have only won one of their last four games, so they should do well here once they return from a four-game road trip. Luka Doncic continued to put up big numbers on the stat sheet, but that didn't help Dallas avoid a blowout loss against Boston on Friday. However, Dallas has won 15 of their last 17 home games against Philadelphia, so this should be a bit easier. Doncic and his friends. SU is also 5-1 in their last six home games overall and is in a much better situation injury-wise.
Dallas' only concern in this game is Tyrese Maxey. If they can neutralize him, they will be in a good position. Philadelphia isn't the same without Embiid, and it may be difficult for them to remain in this game. Roll with Dallas.
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