Philadelphia 76ers at Phoenix Suns 3/27/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Two of the top teams in the league will square off on Sunday evening, when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Phoenix Suns. The 76ers (46-27) have won three straight games and trail Miami by a half-game for the best overall record in the Eastern Conference. On Friday, Philadelphia built a 16-point lead after one quarter and never looked back during a 122-97 road victory against LA. 

All-Star G James Harden led all scorers with 29 points to go along with 15 rebounds and seven assists. Joel Embiid contributed 27 points and ten rebounds for the 76ers.

The Phoenix Suns are riding a seven-game winning streak and are on the verge of wrapping up the best overall record in the league. On Thursday, Phoenix outscored Denver by 12 points during the fourth quarter of a 140-130 road victory. The Suns (60-14) assisted on 32 of their 52 made field goals and shot a scorching 61 percent from the field.

All-Star G Devin Booker exploded for a season-high 49 points on 15-for-27 shooting and dished out ten assists. Veteran G Chris Paul returned from a thumb injury to add 17 points and 13 assists for the Suns.