The Phoenix Suns defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, 123 - 116. Phoenix (9 - 21) saw strong guard play en route to the win. Sophomore Devin Booker had four threes and scored 23 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, starting point guard Eric Bledsoe led the team with 24 points. Bledsoe, who has caught fire in the month of December, also dished a whopping 11 assists. One of the keys to victory for the Suns was a strong effort on the glass, as the team managed to hold a 43 - 28 rebounding advantage by the game's end. Philadelphia (7 - 22) reclaimed the title of worst team in the league with the loss, but saw promising play from its young rising stars. Most notably, Rookie of the Year front - runner Joel Embiid absolutely dominated Phoenix's frontcourt. Embiid had 27 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in just 28 minutes of play. Embiid is playing on a minutes restriction after injuries robbed him of two consecutive seasons. However, he has made the most of limited minutes and delivered one of his best nights of the season on Friday. Point guard Sergio Rodriguez also impressed, scoring 21 and dishing out seven assists. The two teams will both rest until after Christmas.
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