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Joel Embiid Plays Career-High 39 Minutes In Overtime Win Vs. T-Wolves

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy, but a win is a win.

The Sixers beat the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Tuesday night on national TV, 118-112 in overtime, despite committing 24 turnovers.

Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists in a career-high 39 minutes.

It was Embiid's best passing performance of his career, as he consistently drew double teams and found the open man -- which happened to be Dario Saric twice in the clutch. Saric finished with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.

J.J. Redick some big shots late as well, finishing with 26 points on 6-15 FG, 3-9 3PFG, and 11-11 FT.

The other story for the Sixers was Ben Simmons, who was held scoreless until the fourth quarter! Simmons struggled offensively, but kept his composure and made big plays down the stretch finishing with 7 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, and 7 turnovers.

Richaun Holmes got the start for the injured Robert Covington and played well, tallying 15 points and 11 rebounds. New Sixer Trevor Booker had another strong game with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 0 turnovers in 20 minutes off the bench.

After the game, Brett Brown talked about the resilient win.

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