PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Simmons hit his second career 3-pointer and scored a career-high 34 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t need Joel Embiid’s help to rout the Cavaliers 141-94.
Simmons made 12 of 14 field goals, including his only 3-point attempt.
He hit 9 of 12 free throws to help Philadelphia improve to 11-0 at home.
He added seven assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks before watching the final 15 1/2 minutes from the bench.
Embiid sat out with a left hip contusion.