Though Tyrese Maxey sunk seven three-pointers in Phoenix, the Sixers finished a disappointing back-to-back Saturday night with a 125-105 defeat to the Suns.
The Suns were down Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton . Phoenix snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 39-35.
Although Booker has always enjoyed facing the Sixers, Matisse Thybulle’s ability to tail the three-time All-Star around the floor and recover to swiftly snuff out apparent openings was sometimes effective. Like Thybulle, McDaniels is talented at working his way back into plays and fluidly sticking with opposing wing scorers. However, Booker found regular opportunities to drive downhill late in the first quarter. He scored half of the Suns’ 26 points in the period.
As he frequently has the last two seasons, Tobias Harris defended a star scorer in the second half. McDaniels also guarded Booker late in the third quarter and fouled him on a jumper for the second time. While McDaniels is still adjusting to a new team and had an especially tough task Saturday, the Sixers will want him to curb the unnecessary fouls on jump shooters and be satisfied with solid contests come playoff time.
The Sixers stayed afloat because of Maxey, who confidently led Embiid-less lineups, hunted down shots, and made a bunch of them. He sunk 7 of his 11 threes in the game, increasing his season percentage to 42.8.
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