Harden Drops 27 In Sixers Debut, A Blowout Win Over Timberwolves
James Harden had 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in his 76ers debut.
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James Harden had 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in his 76ers debut.
Happy Harden Day, Philadelphia!
The countdown is on for Sixers fans as they await James Harden's debut Friday night.
Green also noted Simmons wasn't "on the most cordial terms" with Seth Curry and Andre Drummond.
Embiid put the 76ers ahead for good at 117-116 with a 10-footer with 2:32 left.
The Wells Fargo Center announced the update on Wednesday following Philadelphia dropping the mandate that required customers to show proof of vaccination in order to dine indoors.
The margin of victory was the largest by the Celtics over Philadelphia in a rivalry that has been played 457 times.
Harden made his debut as a Sixers Tuesday night after all -- just not in a playing role.
Philadelphia is also famous for its full facial hair.
Harden is set to make his Sixers debut on Feb. 25 at Minnesota.
"I have been making everyone shoot the jersey into the basket, but I tell them to miss it on purpose because that's what Ben would have done," Mcgehean said.
James Harden will make his first media appearance as a Sixer Tuesday during a scheduled media availability.
Joel Embiid had a triple-double along with a highlight-reel jam as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 103-93, on Saturday night.
James Harden arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday after the Sixers acquired the former MVP in a trade package headlined by Ben Simmons.
Sixers fans rushed the team stores when doors opened to get the jump on Harden jerseys.
