Andre Roberson hit two 3-pointers with less than a minute to play to rally the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 102-97 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Season Restart Scrimmage at Orlando on Sunday.
The Thunder trailed by as many as 24 points in the third quarter and were down 86-72 with 10 minutes to play in the fourth quarter before waking up. Oklahoma City went on an 8-0 run to tie, 92-92, with 3:20 remaining and took its first lead since the opening quarter with less than a minute remaining when Roberson drilled his first 3-pointer for a 98-97 lead. A few moments later, Roberson sank another trey to ice the game with 12.9 seconds to go. Those were his only points of the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder with 16 points, seven rebounds, two steals and five assists, while Steven Adams totaled 11 points and nine rebounds. Luguentz Dort chipped in with 13 points in a surprise start at shooting guard.
The 76ers were without Joel Embiid, who injured his right calf Friday, but Ben Simmons flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 14 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Al Horford had 13 points, nine boards and three assists, while Josh Richardson (10 points, four steals, three assists, two rebounds and two blocks) and Shake Milton (11 points, four boards, two assists) formed a productive backcourt tandem.
Both teams will play Tuesday. The Thunder face the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Sixers square off against the Dallas Mavericks.
