The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 127-123, at Paycom Center on Saturday.

The 76ers (11-5) and the Thunder (11-5) played a highly entertaining game to open Saturday’s slate. Both teams went back and forth throughout the entire contest, but in the end, the 76ers executed better down the stretch and came away with the victory. The Thunder enjoyed a better start, however, and raced to a 31-29 lead in the first quarter. Philadelphia responded with a 36-30 score in the second quarter, and the 76ers held a four-point lead at the break. A 28-21 score in the third quarter gave Philadelphia a double-digit lead, but the team didn’t close the contest until the dying minutes. The Thunder attempted a comeback and outscored Philly 41-34 in the final 12 minutes, but their efforts were not enough. With the win, the 76ers moved to 5-2 on the road, while the Thunder fell to 5-4 at home.

Joel Embiid was the best player for the 76ers and came close to delivering a triple-double after notching 35 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Tyrese Maxey recorded 28 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Tobias Harris posted 16 points, six assists and five rebounds. Nicolas Batum posted 14 points and seven boards. De’Anthony Melton recorded 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Chet Holmgren had 33 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Josh Giddey recorded 10 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Isaiah Joe posted 13 points, three rebounds and two assists coming off the bench. Kenrich Williams had 11 points.