Spurs finally lose in Philly, 94-121.

Ben Simmons erupted in the third quarter.

The Spurs began to buckle in the second quarter, down by seven at halftime, only for Ben Simmons to erupt a huge swell that put San Antonio in a twenty-point hole. A glimmer of hope came when Simmons fouled out near the buzzer, but the Spurs were unable to take advantage of his absence.

San Antonio would finally play better midway through the fourth quarter, as Dejounte Murray finished with 27 points and 3 steals. He was the first victim of Simmons' rampage, losing the ball twice as Simmons raced down court and jammed it home for the 76ers. Brandon Ingram scored 29 points, knocking down four 3PTers. Jarrett Allen got himself a double-double of 12 points, 16 rebounds & 2 blocks. J.R. Smith went cold, trying to gun the Spurs back into the fray, calling it a night with 11 points on 4-10 overall. Taurean Prince went 0-7, disappointingly.

Meanwhile, Simmons exited the game with 29 points, 3 steals & 2 blocks on 13-16. New arrival Tobias Harris scored 17 points with 3 steals, as Philadelphia's defense made life hell for the Spurs. Al Horford had a solid 10 rebounds with 7 points. Joel Embiid splashed in a triple, finishing with 16 points, 14 rebounds & 2 blocks. Despite the blowout, ex-Heat wing Josh Richardson went 2-8.

The Spurs crumbled in the third quarter, losing it badly 25-42. Philly shot 53% to 41% by the Spurs, destroying San Antonio on the fast break 37-9 and dishing 30 assists as a unit compared to 14. The Spurs also mishandled the ball for 13 turnovers, as the Sixers led by 29 at one point.