Key Takeaways:
- Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points as the 76ers overturned a late deficit to defeat the Clippers 110-108 on Monday night
- James Harden, who reached 28,000 career points, led the Clippers with 28 but missed two crucial late three-pointers
- Paul George debuted for the season with nine points and seven rebounds after missing the opening 12 games
Match Analysis
The Philadelphia 76ers secured a dramatic 110-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at home, mounting an impressive comeback in the closing stages. Tyrese Maxey starred with 39 points as Philadelphia overcame a ten-point deficit in the final quarter. The Clippers, missing key players, saw James Harden deliver a 28-point display and cross the 28,000 career points milestone with a layup in the first quarter.
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 18, 2025
Player Performances and Team News
Paul George made his season debut for Los Angeles after recovering from offseason left knee surgery. The nine-time All-Star contributed nine points and collected seven rebounds in 21 minutes on the court. Andre Drummond registered a notable double-double, stepping up in Joel Embiid’s absence with 14 points and 18 rebounds. Quentin Grimes also contributed 19 points for Philadelphia.
The Clippers were without Derrick Jones Jr., who missed the match after injuring his knee in Sunday’s 121-118 defeat at Boston, as well as Kawhi Leonard, sidelined for a seventh consecutive game due to an ankle and foot sprain. Philadelphia, meanwhile, missed three players: Joel Embiid (right knee injury management), Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain), and Adem Bona (right ankle sprain). Embiid’s absence marked the third straight game and his eighth missed game in thirteen this season.
Key Moments and Final Minutes
Los Angeles controlled much of the game and established a 91-81 advantage with 8:44 remaining in the contest, as Ivica Zubac hit a 10-foot shot. The 76ers responded swiftly, rallying with a 14-3 run across the next two minutes and forty-nine seconds. Maxey capped this spell with a layup to hand Philadelphia a narrow 95-94 lead, setting up a tense finale.
With 1:08 left, Drummond converted two free throws to put the hosts ahead 110-106. The Clippers narrowed the deficit to two with Kobe Sanders’ pair from the line at 13.8 seconds remaining. Officials initially called a foul on Maxey, committed by Kris Dunn, but a successful challenge by Los Angeles saw the decision overturned, ruling the play as a steal for the Clippers. This gave the visitors a final chance to tie or win, but Harden was unable to capitalise, missing two three-point attempts in the dying moments.
| Top Performers | Points | Rebounds | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey (76ers) | 39 | 3 | Game-high points |
| James Harden (Clippers) | 28 | 6 | Surpassed 28,000 career points |
| Andre Drummond (76ers) | 14 | 18 | Filled in for Embiid |
| Quentin Grimes (76ers) | 19 | 2 | – |
| Paul George (Clippers) | 9 | 7 | Season debut, limited minutes |
Looking Ahead
The Clippers will travel to Orlando for their next match on Thursday night, seeking to halt a run that has seen them lose eight of their last nine games. The 76ers, meanwhile, are set to host Toronto on Wednesday night as they look to build on this resilient victory.
