The Sixers seized control in the second quarter, 23-32, then again in the third, 36-29. The Spurs tried to steal the sweep in the 4th Quarter, but it was not to be. Tobias Harris had 18 points, with Clint Capela's 18 points & 12 rebounds securing the interior. Ben Simmons had 13 assists & 13 points with 8 rebounds.
Fred VanVleet played his heart out for 37 points, one point shy of Harden, hitting 11 shots from long range with 8 assists. The Spurs nearly took the lead late, but missed some do-or-die chances. Murray had 26 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists & 4 steals in the narrow loss. Brandon Ingram had 24 points, with Fournier's 20 still not enough to overcome an off night by Drummond (12 rebounds, 14 points).
The Sixers scored a damning 100 points inside, with 32 points in the fast break and dominating the glass, 52-34. Their bench also devoured San Antonio, 23-7. Philly shot 66% to just 47% by the Spurs.