The surging Philadelphia 76ers will look for their sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

The Sixers handily defeated the Washington Wizards 112-93 on Sunday, and they will open a three-game road trip in Cleveland.

Joel Embiid registered his sixth straight game with at least 30 points as he accumulated 34 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots.

Philadelphia’s James Harden added 18 points and 14 assists for his 31st points-assists double-double this season.

Embiid continued his dominance on the defensive end and also received some much-needed rest by sitting out the fourth quarter with the victory sealed early.

“I’m healthier. It helps a lot,” Embiid said. “And we’re getting to that point in the season where you have to be on point when it comes to everything offensively and defensively. In the past, my defense from the regular season to the playoffs has always gone to another level, so it’s all about trying to build it.

“Like I always say, I’m just working on my game and seeing what works and what doesn’t, but we need that intensity defensively as a team.”

Sixers forward Jalen McDaniels sustained a right hip contusion in the Washington game. He sat out practice on Tuesday, and it was unclear if he would be able to play against the Cavaliers.

“I don’t think it’s serious,” Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said. “I think he’ll be fine. It’s scary. It looked like he when he first hit it, it was a little scary bump, but it looks like he’ll be OK.”

The Cavaliers will shoot for their third straight win, as they are coming off consecutive road victories over the Charlotte Hornets.

Cleveland won 114-108 on Sunday and followed with a 120-104 triumph on Tuesday.

Evan Mobley put up 26 points in the rematch for the Cavaliers, who were without Donovan Mitchell (finger sprain) and Jarrett Allen (eye contusion).

Cedi Osman scored 24 points, Caris LeVert had 22 and Darius Garland added 19 for Cleveland, which shot 51.1 percent from the floor and 46.7 percent (14 of 30) from 3-point range.

Despite the lack of depth, the Cavaliers had little trouble dispatching the reeling Hornets, though the task will be much tougher against the Sixers.

“Understanding the value of every possession, that’s one of the things that we’ve been talking to the guys about,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “As the games become bigger, more critical, every possession matters. Being able to get a shot on goal matters. When you have guys who can create, who can score, it’s important to put it up on the rim. At least give yourself a chance.”

The Cavaliers should be deeper on Wednesday, as Mitchell is expected to play. Allen has missed two games in a row since getting hurt on Friday against the Miami Heat. He is considered day-to-day, according to Bickerstaff.

“With Jarrett, it is just a matter of how quickly it recovers,” Bickerstaff said. “With eyes, it’s difficult to put a timetable on it.”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 116-104 on Tuesday to become the NBA’s first team to reach the 50-win mark.

Brook Lopez had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Milwaukee, which won for the 21st time in its last 23 games and clinched a playoff spot for the seventh consecutive season. Jrue Holiday scored 12 points, while Jae Crowder and Bobby Portis Jr. had 11 apiece.

Devin Booker scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half for Phoenix. Deandre Ayton added 16 points and eight rebounds, Cameron Payne scored 13, Jock Landale had 12, and Chris Paul had 11 points and eight assists.

The Suns have lost three straight following a four-game winning streak.

Cavaliers 120, Hornets 104

Evan Mobley poured in 26 points in an efficient performance as Cleveland posted a second consecutive victory against host Charlotte with a win.

Mobley made 10 of 16 shots from the field and was 6-for-6 on free throws to go with a team-leading six rebounds. Cedi Osman came off the bench for 24 points, Caris LeVert poured in 22 points, Darius Garland posted 19 points, and Lamar Stevens and Ricky Rubio both had 11 points.

Charlotte’s Kelly Oubre Jr. returned after a one-game absence because of a sore back and provided 28 points for the Hornets. Terry Rozier had 22 points, reserve JT Thor chipped in with 11 points and Gordon Hayward notched 10 points.

Thunder 121, Nets 107

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points to lead host Oklahoma City to a victory over Brooklyn.

Josh Giddey recorded his eighth career triple-double and his fourth of the season with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Luguentz Dort finished with 24 points, hitting a season-high six 3-pointers for Oklahoma City, while rookie Jalen Williams added 23 points and 10 rebounds.

The loss was just the Nets’ second in their last seven games and snapped a two-game winning streak. Mikal Bridges led Brooklyn with 34 points while Cameron Johnson added 23 for the game.

Knicks 123, Trail Blazers 107

Immanuel Quickley tallied 26 points and 10 rebounds, and visiting New York overcame a 16-point deficit to notch a victory over Portland.

Julius Randle added 24 points and 10 rebounds, and RJ Barrett scored 22 points for New York, which has won 11 of its past 14 games. Miles “Deuce” McBride scored a career-best 18 points and Josh Hart added 16 for the Knicks, who are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with just 11 games left.

Damian Lillard recorded 38 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Portland, which lost its fourth straight game and ninth in its past 12. Anfernee Simons scored 22 points and Matisse Thybulle added 15 for the Trail Blazers.

Wizards 117, Pistons 97

Bradley Beal poured in 36 points in 33 minutes and Washington cruised past visiting Detroit.

Beal made all but two of his 15 field-goal attempts as Washington won for just the second time in seven games, with both victories coming against the Pistons. Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis piled up 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists, four blocks and three steals.

Killian Hayes led the Pistons, who have lost 12 of their past 13 games, with 20 points and seven assists.

Raptors 125, Nuggets 110

Fred VanVleet knocked down eight 3-pointers and scored 36 points as Toronto — powered by a record-breaking opening quarter — defeated visiting Denver.

O.G. Anunoby added 24 points for the Raptors, who ended a three-game losing streak in their first game home after a 1-4 road trip. Nikola Jokic had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Western Conference-leading Nuggets, who have lost a season-high four in a row. VanVleet scored 14 points, sinking 4 of 5 shots from 3-point range, as Toronto led 49-30 after one quarter on 71.4 percent shooting from the field (20-for-28). It marked a Raptors’ franchise record for points in a quarter.

Toronto led by as many as 24 points before taking a six-point lead into the final quarter. Denver scored the first three points of the fourth to chop Toronto’s lead to three. Trent’s steal and dunk gave Toronto a 12-point lead with 6:51 remaining in the fourth. Anunoby’s dunk increased the margin to 16 with 4:41 to play. Jokic answered with four straight points, but VanVleet came back with a 3-pointer with 3:04 to play.

Spurs 132, Magic 114

Jeremy Sochan racked up 29 points and 11 rebounds, and San Antonio hit a franchise-record 22 3-pointers while walloping visiting Orlando.

Zach Collins added 25 points for San Antonio, with Doug McDermott and Devonte’ Graham hitting for 15 each. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 27 points while Wendell Carter Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Spurs led by six at halftime and expanded their advantage to 98-89 heading into the fourth period after shooting 54.5 percent from the floor and 58.6 percent on 3-pointers through the first three quarters. Orlando got within six points with 6:28 to play before San Antonio scored the next seven points to clinch the win, its second in its past three games.

Lakers 123, Pelicans 108

Anthony Davis scored 35 points with 17 rebounds against his former team and Malik Beasley added 24 points as visiting Los Angeles turned a 75-point first half into a victory over New Orleans.

Brandon Ingram scored 22 points for the Pelicans against his former team. Davis and Ingram were key components in a trade between the teams before the 2020 season. Ingram returned after missing the past two games with an ankle injury.

The Lakers were up 75-40 at halftime following their highest scoring first half of the season. The Lakers made 15 of their 27 attempts (55.6 percent) from 3-point range in the first two quarters. It was the most made 3-pointers in a half in franchise history. New Orleans pulled within 107-94 with just over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter before Los Angeles finished off the victory.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 116-104 on Tuesday to become the NBA’s first team to reach the 50-win mark.

Brook Lopez had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Milwaukee, which won for the 21st time in its last 23 games and clinched a playoff spot for the seventh consecutive season. Jrue Holiday scored 12 points, while Jae Crowder and Bobby Portis Jr. had 11 apiece.

Devin Booker scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half for Phoenix. Deandre Ayton added 16 points and eight rebounds, Cameron Payne scored 13, Jock Landale had 12, and Chris Paul had 11 points and eight assists.

The Suns have lost three straight following a four-game winning streak.

After Phoenix tied the game at 97, Pat Connaughton and Joe Ingles each hit 3-pointers during an 11-2 run to help Milwaukee move ahead 108-99 with 4:45 remaining.

Paul scored on the next possession to cut the deficit to seven before Milwaukee scored eight straight points to secure its 12th win in its last 13th road games.

Ayton was limited to 25 minutes while battling foul trouble throughout the game. Ayton picked up two fouls in the first five minutes for Phoenix, which trailed 29-24 at the end of the first quarter.

Milwaukee stretched its lead to 51-35 with five minutes left in the half after Holiday’s jumper capped a 22-9 run. Phoenix battled back and cut the deficit to 57-48 at the break.

Antetokounmpo had 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the first half for Milwaukee, which completed a two-game season sweep of the Suns.

Phoenix outscored Milwaukee 36-28 in the third quarter behind Booker, who scored 17 points in the period. Phoenix ended the quarter down 85-84 after Booker hit a pull-up jumper at the buzzer.

The Suns took their first lead since late in the first quarter at 90-87 when Payne scored with 10:47 remaining in the contest.

Booker has scored at least 30 points in six of the last seven games for Phoenix, which shot 14 of 16 (87.5 percent) from the foul line, compared to 24 of 37 (64.9 percent) for Milwaukee.

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Immanuel Quickley tallied 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the visiting New York Knicks overcame a 16-point deficit to notch a 123-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Julius Randle added 24 points and 10 rebounds, and RJ Barrett scored 22 points for New York, which has won 11 of its past 14 games. Miles “Deuce” McBride scored a career-best 18 points and Josh Hart added 16 for the Knicks, who are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with just 11 games left.

Damian Lillard recorded 38 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Portland, which lost its fourth straight game and ninth in its past 12. Anfernee Simons scored 22 points and Matisse Thybulle added 15 for the Trail Blazers.

Portland resides in 13th place in the Western Conference and is three games behind the final play-in spots with just 13 games remaining.

New York played without Jalen Brunson (foot) for the fifth time in six games. Portland’s Jerami Grant (quadriceps) also missed the contest.

The Knicks shot 51.9 percent from the field, including 15 of 35 from 3-point range (42.9 percent). Obi Toppin added 11 points for New York.

The Knicks scored 42 third-quarter points and outscored the Trail Blazers 74-52 in the second half.

Jusuf Nurkic had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Trendon Watford also scored 10 for the Trail Blazers, who shot just 38.4 percent from the field and were 17 of 45 from behind the arc (37.8 percent).

New York trailed by 16 early in the second quarter and finally caught the Trail Blazers at 55-55 on a Randle dunk with 10:20 left in the third. The Knicks moved ahead for the first time at 75-74 when Randle converted a three-point play with 3:54 left in the period.

Quickley capped a quarter-ending 20-7 surge with a jumper with four seconds left as New York took a 91-81 lead into the final stanza.

McBride scored the first five points of the fourth quarter to boost the Knicks’ lead to 15. Two-plus minutes later, Toppin buried a 3-pointer to make it 104-86 and New York cruised the rest of the way.

Lillard scored 18 points to help Portland lead 55-49 at the break.

Shaedon Sharpe of the Trail Blazers opened the second with a trey to make it 36-20 before the Knicks later used a 16-5 burst to get back into the game.

–Field Level Media