Paul George finally made his much-anticipated debut in a Philadelphia 76ers jersey, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory as the Phoenix Suns eked out a thrilling 118-116 win over the 76ers on November 5 (KST) at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Kevin Durant led the Suns with a standout performance, scoring 35 points and adding 6 assists, showing his dominance in clutch moments. Bradley Beal contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Devin Booker added 13 points and 6 assists to power Phoenix to victory.

For Philadelphia, George’s debut showed glimpses of promise, as he tallied 15 points and 5 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey put up a game-high 32 points and 3 rebounds, and Guerschon Yabusele contributed 19 points and 7 rebounds, though the team ultimately came up short.

Starting the game, George seemed cautious, adjusting to his new team and avoiding aggressive offensive moves in the early minutes. On the other side, Kyle Lowry helped Philadelphia stay competitive with a 10-point first quarter, though Phoenix took a narrow 28-26 lead, thanks to balanced scoring contributions from Durant, Royce O’Neale, and others.

In the second quarter, George began to find his footing, hitting an immediate three-pointer and taking a more active role on offense. He scored 10 points in the quarter, including two three-pointers, energizing the team. Durant responded with his own scoring display, while Booker, who had a quiet first quarter, also came alive. The close battle continued, with Phoenix holding a slim 65-63 advantage at halftime.

The scoring duel only intensified in the second half, with Philadelphia’s Maxey leading the third-quarter charge while Durant kept Phoenix in contention. As the game approached the fourth quarter, the momentum seemed balanced, and fans of both teams could feel the tension, eagerly tracking every play like bettors on a 승인전화 없는 토토사이트 watching their odds rise and fall.

In the final quarter, Philadelphia appeared to take control, with Kelly Oubre Jr. hitting back-to-back three-pointers to give the 76ers a lead. Maxey and Yabusele extended this with clutch three-pointers, creating some breathing room for Philadelphia.

However, Durant wasn’t done. With Phoenix trailing late, Durant executed several key plays, driving to the basket and hitting critical jumpers to pull the Suns back. Philadelphia faltered with two costly turnovers in the final minute, giving Phoenix the chance they needed.

With one minute left and Phoenix trailing by one point (114-115), Durant sank a mid-range shot to reclaim the lead. Maxey’s response from the free-throw line only tied the game, allowing Durant to drive to the rim once more, securing a 118-116 advantage for Phoenix.

Philadelphia’s last attempt, a buzzer-beating three-pointer, missed its mark, sealing Phoenix’s hard-fought comeback.

George’s Philadelphia debut hinted at his potential impact, but Durant’s clutch plays ultimately lifted Phoenix to a memorable victory.