After averaging 5.1 points in 23.5 minutes per game during his first 19 contests of the season, Simmons rattled off three consecutive games in double-figures — notching 10 points, 12 points and 15 points against Cleveland, Toronto and Utah — in mid-late December.

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid delivered a dominant performance during Saturday's game against the Ben Simmons-less Brooklyn Nets.

Tyrese Maxey added 18 points and Paul George and Caleb Martin each had 17 for the 76ers ... Cam Thomas (left strained ankle), Cam Johnson (right sprained ankle) and Ben Simmons (sore left calf). The injuries to Thomas and Cam Johnson took place during ...

The Nets went on an 11-0 run to start the game but it was all Sixers from there as Joel Embiid and company crushed a shorthanded Brooklyn squad Saturday night.

Joel Embiid scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.

Tyrese Maxey added 18 points and Paul George and Caleb Martin each had 17 for the ... ankle), Cam Johnson (right sprained ankle) and Ben Simmons (sore left calf). The injuries to Thomas and ...