Philadelphia's dynamic backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe led the 76ers to an easy win over the stumbling Mavericks.

Two brothers are dealing with serious injuries after being hit by a suspected drunk driver while they were on their way to a Dallas Mavericks game.

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Hornets guard Kon Knueppel were named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for December.

Justin Edwards was the odd man out and Jabari Walker returned to the rotation after Dominick Barlow picked up two early fouls. Andre Drummond got the first crack at backup center minutes, but Adem Bona assumed that role in the second half and also got a stint next to Embiid for the last 84 seconds of the second quarter.

Tyrese Maxey had 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Joel Embiid scored 22 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-108 on Thursday night. Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe, the one-and-done player from Baylor playing 100 miles from his college campus for the first time,

Dallas Mavericks apply for Disabled Player Exceptions for Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum as injuries derail the season.

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis is set to return to the lineup after missing two games with right adductor soreness.

The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers clash on Monday at 10:30 p.m. ET at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Joel Embiid sends strong message to NBA after Sixers-Mavs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers kept the ball rolling against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.