Game ID: 22500387
Dallas Mavericks @ Philadelphia 76ers
Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
PHI 38 30 23 30 121DAL 33 29 35 17 114
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Welcome to the scouting desk. The coffee is cold, the film is play-by-play, and somebody has to explain what happened.
Every game has a hinge — a stretch where it was decided, usually while everyone was watching something else. Start where the evidence lives: the Lineups' face-offs say which five actually won their minutes; the Possessions ledger says who ran ahead of the night's own pace; the Shot Chart says where the points really came from, which is rarely where the highlights were. When all three agree, that is the story. When they don't — that is why this desk has a chair.
PHI availability going into 12/07 · 1 day's restOUT Oubre Jr. missed 10 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Watford missed 5 since 11/28, out tonight
OUT Gordon missed 2 since 12/04, out tonight
BACK Edgecombe back 11/30 after 3, 23 min since (66% of 35)
BACK Embiid back 11/30 after 9, 28 min since (87% of 32)
BACK Bona back 11/28 after 5, 19 min since (117% of 16)
NEW Grimes 28 to 39 min over the last 4
NEW Barlow 22 to 29 min over the last 5
NEW McCain 17 to 25 min over the last 5
NEW Walker 11 to 17 min over the last 4
PHI availability going into 12/12 · 4 days' restOUT Oubre Jr. missed 11 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Watford missed 6 since 11/28, out tonight
OUT Gordon missed 3 since 12/04, out tonight
BACK Edgecombe back 11/30 after 3, 26 min since (75% of 35)
BACK Embiid back 11/30 after 9, 28 min since (89% of 32)
NEW Grimes 28 to 36 min over the last 4
NEW Barlow 22 to 29 min over the last 5
NEW McCain 17 to 22 min over the last 5
NEW Walker 11 to 18 min over the last 4
PHI availability going into 12/14 · 1 day's restOUT Oubre Jr. missed 12 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Bona missed 2 since 12/07, out tonight
OUT Watford missed 7 since 11/28, out tonight
OUT Gordon missed 4 since 12/04, out tonight
NEW Grimes 28 to 34 min over the last 4
NEW Walker 11 to 17 min over the last 5
PHI availability going into 12/19 · 4 days' restOUT Maxey missed 2 since 12/12, returns tonight: 38 min (99% of 38)
OUT Oubre Jr. missed 13 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Bona missed 3 since 12/07, returns tonight: 15 min (90% of 16)
OUT Watford missed 8 since 11/28, out tonight
OUT Gordon missed 5 since 12/04, out tonight
NEW Grimes 28 to 35 min over the last 5
NEW Barlow 22 to 28 min over the last 5
PHI availability going into 12/20 · back-to-backOUT Oubre Jr. missed 14 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Watford missed 9 since 11/28, out tonight
OUT Gordon missed 6 since 12/04, out tonight
BACK Maxey back 12/19 after 2, 38 min since (99% of 38)
BACK Bona back 12/19 after 3, 15 min since (90% of 16)
PHI availability going into 12/23 · 2 days' restOUT Embiid missed 2 since 12/19, returns tonight: 32 min (99% of 32)
OUT Oubre Jr. missed 15 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Watford missed 10 since 11/28, out tonight
OUT Gordon missed 7 since 12/04, returns tonight: 17 min (139% of 12)
BACK Maxey back 12/19 after 2, 39 min since (102% of 38)
BACK Bona back 12/19 after 3, 20 min since (121% of 16)
PHI availability going into 12/26 · 2 days' restOUT Oubre Jr. missed 16 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Watford missed 11 since 11/28, out tonight
BACK Maxey back 12/19 after 2, 39 min since (103% of 38)
BACK Embiid back 12/23 after 2, 32 min since (99% of 32)
BACK Bona back 12/19 after 3, 19 min since (118% of 16)
BACK Gordon back 12/23 after 7, 17 min since (139% of 12)
NEW Barlow 22 to 27 min over the last 4
NEW McCain 17 to 24 min over the last 5
PHI availability going into 12/28 · 1 day's restOUT Oubre Jr. missed 17 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Watford missed 12 since 11/28, out tonight
BACK Maxey back 12/19 after 2, 40 min since (103% of 38)
BACK Embiid back 12/23 after 2, 32 min since (100% of 32)
BACK Bona back 12/19 after 3, 16 min since (100% of 16)
BACK Gordon back 12/23 after 7, 17 min since (139% of 12)
NEW McCain 17 to 25 min over the last 5
PHI availability going into 12/30 · 1 day's restOUT Oubre Jr. missed 18 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Watford missed 13 since 11/28, out tonight
OUT Gordon missed 2 since 12/26, out tonight
BACK Maxey back 12/19 after 2, 39 min since (102% of 38)
BACK Embiid back 12/23 after 2, 32 min since (100% of 32)
BACK Bona back 12/19 after 3, 19 min since (115% of 16)
NEW McCain 17 to 26 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/06 · back-to-backOUT Washington missed 4 since 11/29, returns tonight: 36 min (118% of 31)
BACK Davis back 11/28 after 13, 28 min since (90% of 31)
BACK Gafford back 12/03 after 2, 14 min since (65% of 22)
BACK Russell back 12/01 after 2, 16 min since (88% of 19)
BACK Cisse back 12/05 after 2, 8 min since (55% of 14)
BACK Hardy back 12/05 after 2, 20 min since (162% of 13)
NEW Nembhard 20 to 27 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/12 · 5 days' restOUT Gafford missed 2 since 12/05, out tonight
BACK Washington back 12/06 after 4, 36 min since (118% of 31)
BACK Russell back 12/01 after 2, 15 min since (83% of 19)
BACK Cisse back 12/05 after 2, 5 min since (33% of 14)
BACK Hardy back 12/05 after 2, 14 min since (108% of 13)
NEW Nembhard 20 to 27 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/15 · 2 days' restOUT Gafford missed 3 since 12/05, returns tonight: 13 min (59% of 22)
BACK Washington back 12/06 after 4, 30 min since (99% of 31)
BACK Russell back 12/01 after 2, 15 min since (83% of 19)
BACK Cisse back 12/05 after 2, 5 min since (33% of 14)
BACK Hardy back 12/05 after 2, 14 min since (108% of 13)
NEW Nembhard 20 to 27 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/18 · 2 days' restOUT Russell missed 2 since 12/12, returns tonight: 11 min (58% of 19)
OUT Martin missed 2 since 12/12, out tonight
BACK Washington back 12/06 after 4, 33 min since (108% of 31)
BACK Gafford back 12/03 after 2, 14 min since (62% of 22)
BACK Cisse back 12/05 after 2, 8 min since (54% of 14)
BACK Hardy back 12/05 after 2, 13 min since (99% of 13)
NEW Nembhard 20 to 28 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/20 · 1 day's restOUT Martin missed 3 since 12/12, out tonight
BACK Washington back 12/06 after 4, 34 min since (111% of 31)
BACK Gafford back 12/15 after 3, 14 min since (65% of 22)
BACK Russell back 12/18 after 2, 11 min since (58% of 19)
BACK Cisse back 12/05 after 2, 8 min since (54% of 14)
BACK Hardy back 12/05 after 2, 13 min since (99% of 13)
NEW Nembhard 20 to 26 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/22 · 1 day's restOUT Martin missed 4 since 12/12, returns tonight: 17 min (114% of 15)
OUT Powell missed 2 since 12/18, out tonight
OUT Cisse missed 2 since 12/18, out tonight
OUT Hardy missed 2 since 12/18, returns tonight: 11 min (87% of 13)
BACK Washington back 12/06 after 4, 33 min since (108% of 31)
BACK Gafford back 12/15 after 3, 14 min since (65% of 22)
BACK Russell back 12/18 after 2, 11 min since (59% of 19)
NEW Nembhard 20 to 26 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/23 · back-to-backOUT Powell missed 3 since 12/18, out tonight
OUT Cisse missed 3 since 12/18, out tonight
BACK Gafford back 12/15 after 3, 14 min since (65% of 22)
BACK Russell back 12/18 after 2, 11 min since (59% of 19)
BACK Martin back 12/22 after 4, 17 min since (114% of 15)
BACK Hardy back 12/22 after 2, 11 min since (87% of 13)
NEW Nembhard 20 to 26 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/25 · 1 day's restOUT Christie missed 2 since 12/22, returns tonight: 34 min (115% of 29)
OUT Powell missed 4 since 12/18, out tonight
OUT Cisse missed 4 since 12/18, out tonight
BACK Gafford back 12/15 after 3, 15 min since (68% of 22)
BACK Russell back 12/18 after 2, 12 min since (66% of 19)
BACK Martin back 12/22 after 4, 21 min since (141% of 15)
BACK Hardy back 12/22 after 2, 19 min since (154% of 13)
NEW Flagg 34 to 39 min over the last 5
NEW Nembhard 20 to 29 min over the last 5
DAL availability going into 12/27 · 1 day's restOUT Powell missed 5 since 12/18, returns tonight: 19 min (134% of 14)
OUT Cisse missed 5 since 12/18, returns tonight: 6 min (42% of 14)
BACK Christie back 12/25 after 2, 34 min since (115% of 29)
BACK Russell back 12/18 after 2, 12 min since (66% of 19)
BACK Martin back 12/22 after 4, 17 min since (115% of 15)
BACK Hardy back 12/22 after 2, 19 min since (154% of 13)
I Know — the desk, before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Philadelphia comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 114 a night and allowing 109, shooting 41 percent and 38 from three, 28 free throws a game; Embiid at 26 and Maxey at 23 a game. Without Oubre Jr. (14 straight), Watford (9 straight). Second night of a back-to-back. Dallas comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 120 a night and allowing 121, shooting 50 percent and 34 from three, 28 free throws a game; Flagg at 24 and Davis at 18 a game. It has lost the glass by 4 a night. One day's rest.
So: Philadelphia wins, and the game turns on the defense, Philadelphia allowing 109 a night to Dallas's 121 and the arc, Philadelphia at 38 percent from three to Dallas's 34. Call it Philadelphia 118, Dallas 114, Dallas keeping it close.
12/07 vs LAL 108-112 — PHI notes
PHI lost 108-112. PHI took 17 more shots (102 to 85), fed by 17 offensive rebounds, but shot 35% to LAL's 48%, 13 of 36 from three. Maxey led with 28 (11 of 24, 5 of 8 from three); Embiid added 16, Edgecombe 15. Q2 was theirs, 30-23, but the other 3 periods went 89-78 against them. They led by as many as 10. Drummond's -15 in 18 minutes was the worst on the floor.
12/12 vs IND 115-105 — PHI notes
PHI won 115-105. PHI shot 44% (35 of 79) to IND's 40%, 12 of 37 from three, and went to the line 43 times to IND's 19 — 33 points from the stripe to their 16. PHI turned it over 12 times to IND's 7. Embiid led with 39 (12 of 23, 2 of 8 from three, 13 of 18 at the line); George added 23, Edgecombe 22. The hinge was Q4, 25-15: from level to 10 ahead. Barlow was the night's best plus/minus at +25.
12/14 @ ATL 117-120 — PHI notes
PHI lost 117-120. PHI shot 38% (38 of 101) to ATL's 43%, 17 of 41 from three, and went to the line 29 times to ATL's 21 — 24 points from the stripe to their 17. PHI turned it over 11 times to ATL's 16. George led with 35 (11 of 21, 7 of 10 from three, 6 of 6 at the line); Edgecombe added 26, Embiid 22. Q2 was theirs, 26-20, the deficit cut from 10 to 4, but the other 3 periods went 100-91 against them. Barlow's -16 in 27 minutes was the worst on the floor.
12/19 @ NYK 116-107 — PHI notes
PHI won 116-107. PHI shot 45% (40 of 88) to NYK's 44%, 17 of 41 from three. PHI turned it over 10 times to NYK's 18. The glass went 36-57 against them. Maxey led with 30 (11 of 24, 6 of 12 from three); Edgecombe added 23, Drummond 14. The hinge was Q4, 28-20: a lead of 1 became 9. PHI trailed 57-59 at the half and won the second half 59-48. George was the night's best plus/minus at +16.
12/20 vs DAL 121-114 — PHI notes
PHI won 121-114. PHI shot 43% (44 of 102) to DAL's 54%, 12 of 40 from three, and went to the line 28 times to DAL's 22 — 21 points from the stripe to their 21. PHI turned it over 8 times to DAL's 18. Maxey led with 38 (15 of 31, 5 of 11 from three); Edgecombe added 26, Barlow 21. The hinge was Q4, 30-17: PHI came in trailing by 6 and left it ahead by 7. McCain was the night's best plus/minus at +29.
12/23 vs BKN — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Philadelphia comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 115 a night and allowing 112, shooting 41 percent and 36 from three, 29 free throws a game; Maxey at 32 and Embiid at 26 a game. Without Embiid (2 straight), Oubre Jr. (15 straight), Watford (10 straight). 2 days' rest. Brooklyn comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 110 a night and allowing 98, shooting 47 percent and 37 from three, 16 free throws a game; Porter Jr. at 27 and Claxton at 13 a game. It has won the glass by 5 a night. Without Thomas (19 straight), Saraf (4 straight), Etienne (5 straight). One day's rest.
So: Philadelphia wins, and the game turns on the line, where Philadelphia takes 29 free throws a game to Brooklyn's 16 and the defense, Brooklyn allowing 98 a night to Philadelphia's 112. Call it Philadelphia 112, Brooklyn 111, Brooklyn keeping it close.
12/26 @ CHI — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Chicago comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 129 a night and allowing 125, shooting 52 percent and 37 from three, 23 free throws a game; White at 21 and Vučević at 18 a game. That is 4 straight wins. 2 days' rest. Philadelphia comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 115 a night and allowing 112, shooting 42 percent and 35 from three, 32 free throws a game; Embiid at 29 and Maxey at 27 a game. Without Oubre Jr. (16 straight), Watford (11 straight). 2 days' rest.
So: Chicago wins, and the game turns on the defense, Philadelphia allowing 112 a night to Chicago's 125 and the line, where Philadelphia takes 32 free throws a game to Chicago's 23. Call it Chicago 120, Philadelphia 119, Philadelphia keeping it close.
12/28 @ OKC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
OKC comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 112 a night and allowing 113, shooting 45 percent and 33 from three, 18 free throws a game; Gilgeous-Alexander at 31 and Jal. Williams at 18 a game. Without Mitchell (2 straight), J. Williams (5 straight). 2 days' rest. Philadelphia comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 112 a night and allowing 113, shooting 41 percent and 34 from three, 28 free throws a game; Maxey at 27 and Embiid at 27 a game. It has lost the glass by 5 a night. Without Oubre Jr. (17 straight), Watford (12 straight). One day's rest.
So: OKC wins, and the game turns on the line, where Philadelphia takes 28 free throws a game to OKC's 18. Call it OKC 117, Philadelphia 110.
12/30 @ MEM — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Memphis comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 120 a night and allowing 119, shooting 47 percent and 38 from three, 25 free throws a game; Aldama at 22 and Jackson Jr. at 22 a game. It has lost the glass by 4 a night. Without Landale (2 straight), Williams Jr. (5 straight), Mashack (2 straight). One day's rest. Philadelphia comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 110 a night and allowing 115, shooting 42 percent and 34 from three, 26 free throws a game; Maxey at 27 and Edgecombe at 17 a game. That is 3 straight losses. Without Oubre Jr. (18 straight), Watford (13 straight). One day's rest.
So: Memphis wins, and the game turns on the arc, Memphis at 38 percent from three to Philadelphia's 34. Call it Memphis 118, Philadelphia 113.
12/06 vs HOU 122-109 — DAL notes
DAL won 122-109. DAL shot 60% (49 of 82) to HOU's 51%, 7 of 19 from three, and went to the line 20 times to HOU's 13 — 17 points from the stripe to their 11. DAL turned it over 12 times to HOU's 18. Davis led with 29 (14 of 19); Williams added 20, Flagg 19. The hinge was Q3, 37-20: from level to 17 ahead, and the lead reached 22. Washington was the night's best plus/minus at +24.
12/12 vs BKN 119-111 — DAL notes
DAL won 119-111. DAL shot 49% (46 of 94) to BKN's 45%, 10 of 30 from three. Davis led with 24 (10 of 21); Flagg added 22, Marshall 17. The hinge was Q4, 29-19: DAL came in trailing by 2 and left it ahead by 8. Williams was the night's best plus/minus at +14.
12/15 @ UTA 133-140 — DAL notes
DAL lost 133-140 in 1 overtime. DAL shot 49% (48 of 98) to UTA's 52%, 9 of 27 from three, and went to the line 41 times to UTA's 33 — 28 points from the stripe to their 27. Flagg led with 42 (13 of 27, 1 of 4 from three, 15 of 20 at the line); Washington added 25, Marshall 15. Q1 was theirs, 43-37, but the other 4 periods went 103-90 against them. They led by as many as 10.
12/18 vs DET 116-114 — DAL notes
DAL won 116-114 in 1 overtime. DAL shot 45% (40 of 89) to DET's 39%, 5 of 27 from three, and went to the line 36 times to DET's 20 — 31 points from the stripe to their 14. DAL turned it over 17 times to DET's 10, and DET turned those into 11 steals. The glass went 51-62 against them. Flagg led with 23 (8 of 20, 0 of 4 from three, 7 of 7 at the line); Marshall added 16, Davis 15. The hinge was Q1, 35-30: from level to 5 ahead, and the lead reached 18.
12/20 @ PHI 114-121 — DAL notes
DAL lost 114-121. DAL shot 54% (45 of 83) to PHI's 43%, 3 of 18 from three, and got to the line 22 times to PHI's 28. DAL turned it over 18 times to PHI's 8, and PHI turned those into 11 steals. Flagg led with 24 (8 of 16, 8 of 8 at the line); Davis added 24, Marshall 22. Q3 was theirs, 35-23, turning a 6-point deficit into a 6-point lead, but the other 3 periods went 98-79 against them. Thompson's -20 in 18 minutes was the worst on the floor.
12/22 @ NOP — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
New Orleans comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 130 a night and allowing 119, shooting 52 percent and 32 from three, 26 free throws a game; Murphy III at 24 and Williamson at 19 a game. That is 4 straight wins. Without Jordan (25 straight). One day's rest. Dallas comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 121 a night and allowing 119, shooting 51 percent and 28 from three, 28 free throws a game; Flagg at 26 and Davis at 23 a game. One day's rest.
So: New Orleans wins, and the game turns on the glass, where New Orleans has been plus-1 a night and Dallas minus-3 and the arc, New Orleans at 32 percent from three to Dallas's 28. Call it New Orleans 121, Dallas 118, Dallas keeping it close.
12/23 vs DEN — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Dallas comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 119 a night and allowing 121, shooting 48 percent and 27 from three, 28 free throws a game; Flagg at 25 and Davis at 24 a game. Second night of a back-to-back. Denver comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 125 a night and allowing 114, shooting 51 percent and 43 from three, 25 free throws a game; Jokić at 27 and Murray at 24 a game. Without Braun (17 straight), Gordon (13 straight). Second night of a back-to-back.
So: Denver wins, on the road, and the game turns on the arc, Denver at 43 percent from three to Dallas's 27 and the turnovers, Dallas giving it away 16 times a game to Denver's 11. Call it Denver 121, Dallas 116.
12/25 @ GSW — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Golden State comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 118 a night and allowing 115, shooting 47 percent and 36 from three, 22 free throws a game; Ste. Curry at 31 and Butler III at 22 a game. Without Kuminga (2 straight), Horford (7 straight). 2 days' rest. Dallas comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 121 a night and allowing 125, shooting 50 percent and 29 from three, 27 free throws a game; Flagg at 28 and Davis at 26 a game. Without Christie (2 straight). One day's rest.
So: Golden State wins, and the game turns on the arc, Golden State at 36 percent from three to Dallas's 29 and the defense, Golden State allowing 115 a night to Dallas's 125. Call it Golden State 120, Dallas 114.
12/27 @ SAC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Sacramento comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 116 a night and allowing 122, shooting 45 percent and 33 from three, 33 free throws a game; DeRozan at 26 and Westbrook at 17 a game. Without LaVine (4 straight), Sabonis (16 straight), Plowden (18 straight). 3 days' rest. Dallas comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 118 a night and allowing 122, shooting 51 percent and 28 from three, 23 free throws a game; Flagg at 25 and Davis at 22 a game. One day's rest.
So: Sacramento wins, and the game turns on the line, where Sacramento takes 33 free throws a game to Dallas's 23 and the arc, Sacramento at 33 percent from three to Dallas's 28. Call it Sacramento 119, Dallas 118, Dallas keeping it close.
Who is who
the initials in the Players column
PHIAB A. Bona
AD A. Drummond
DB D. Barlow
JE J. Edwards
JM J. McCain
JW J. Walker
QG Q. Grimes
TM T. Maxey
VE V. Edgecombe
DALAD A. Davis
BW B. Williams
CF C. Flagg
DG D. Gafford
DR D. Russell
KT K. Thompson
MC M. Christie
NM N. Marshall
PW P. Washington
RN R. Nembhard
PHI/DAL the team itself, not a player
-- the feed named nobody
What
What happened
the codes in the Events column
M2 / M3 made 2 / made 3
X2 / X3 missed 2 / missed 3
FT / X1 free throw made / missed
AST assist
OR / DR offensive / defensive rebound
STL steal
BLK block
TO turnover
FL foul
OF offensive foul — ends the possession
VIOL violation
JUMP jump ball
TM timeout
IR instant replay
HE heave at the buzzer, filed to the team
END the clock ran out, ball in hand
Where
Where a shot came from
the middle field of M3.LW.25
RM at the rim inside 4 ft
RC right corner
RW right wing
SO straight on
LW left wing
LC left corner
M3.LW.25 made 3, left wing, 25 ft
X2.RM.01 missed 2, at the rim, 1 ft
When
When it happened
the Offset column
one number per event, in the Events order:
whole seconds from the start of the
possession to that event
Events FL X3.RC.23 OR M2.RM.01
Offset 0 18 22 24
the foul opens the possession at 0s;
the putback ends it at 24s, which is
the possession's own Dur
Tyrese Maxey scores 38 points to lead 76ers to 121-114 win over Mavericks
PHILADELPHIA -- — Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and VJ Edgecombe added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 121-114 on Saturday night.
Dominick Barlow added 21 points for Philadelphia, which played without Joel Embiid (illness/right knee injury management) and Paul George (left knee injury management). Embiid missed his second consecutive game and 16th of the season.
The 76ers have won six of eight.
Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis each scored 24 points for Dallas.
Flagg, who turns 19 on Sunday, began play second among NBA rookies in both scoring (18.6 points per game) and rebounding (6.4 rpg).
Edgecombe, selected two picks after Flagg in this year's draft, had 23 points and a highlight-reel dunk in Philadelphia’s 116-107 win over the Knicks in New York on Friday night. He entered third among rookies at 15.6 points per game.
Flagg’s short jumper tied it at 104 with 8:56 remaining before Philadelphia took control behind Maxey and Edgecombe. Maxey scored seven points and Edgecombe the other four during an 11-0 run over the next 2:21, capped by Maxey's 3-pointer that put the Sixers ahead 115-104 with 6:30 to play.
Maxey entered third in the league in scoring (31.4 ppg).
Flagg drew “oohs” and “aahs” from the Philly crowd several times, including when he dribbled behind the back to set up a driving layup early in the third quarter and after a two-handed dunk along the baseline later in the period. He also went coast-to-coast for an impressive layup late in the first half.
Edgecombe was hot early, scoring 14 points in eight first-quarter minutes.
Davis (illness) and Klay Thompson (left knee soreness) both played for the Mavs despite being listed as probable and questionable, respectively, before the game. Thompson had 10 points and Davis grabbed 14 rebounds.
Up next Mavericks: Play at New Orleans on Monday night.