Sixers’ drive to playoffs continues with win over Wolves

Paul George scored 23 points and Kelly Oubre capped a 21-point effort with a pair of clutch 3-pointers as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103 on Friday.

In a game with playoff implications for both teams, Philadelphia (43-34) overcame an ugly first half to win for the eighth time in 11 games. Meanwhile, Minnesota (46-31) allowed 74 points after intermission to wrap up a 1-2 road trip.

Joel Embiid contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for Philadelphia...