Philadelphia 76ers Struggle to Find Rhythm as Detroit Awaits.
The Sixers are set to face off against the Pistons in NBA Cup Group Play, and this time it's a must-win for Philadelphia. The team will be without Joel Embiid due to right knee soreness and Paul George will also be sidelined. VJ Edgecombe has appeared on an injury report for the first time with a back spasm and Jared McCain is currently serving out a G League assignment.
Edgecombe's first six games have been breathtaking, but his last five have been a different story altogether. The 20-year-old rookie averaged 20.3 points per game while shooting 49.5 percent from the field, 42.1 percent from three-point range and 82.4 percent on free throws. However, regression was inevitable, and it has hit Edgecombe hard.
He has struggled inside the arc, making only 12 of his 41 shot attempts over the past five games. His struggles are also evident in his shooting from beyond the arc, with a 5-20 record (25%) over the same period. Additionally, Edgecombe's ball-handling has become more apparent as he totals five turnovers per game.
Coach Nick Nurse expressed his concerns about Edgecombe's performance, stating that he needs to be more aggressive and take on more responsibilities. The coach also acknowledged that they haven't done a good enough job of putting Edgecombe in situations where he can make plays for himself.
On the other hand, Jabari Walker has been having a tremendous stretch over the past few games. He has averaged 12 points per game with five rebounds and three assists. Walker has shown signs of being more than just a bruiser, displaying impressive passing skills and strong instincts on defense.
Walker's emergence is crucial for the Sixers, as they look to improve their chances of making it to the Knockout Rounds. However, his role in the rotation remains uncertain, with Coach Nurse considering 10-man rotations.
Lastly, Jared McCain made a successful debut with the Blue Coats in the G League, but he also discussed the challenges of recovering from surgery on his left knee. Despite feeling overwhelmed by social media scrutiny, McCain expressed hope and perseverance as he works towards regaining his full mobility.
The Sixers will be looking to bounce back from their struggles when they face off against the Pistons on Friday night in Detroit.
The Sixers are set to face off against the Pistons in NBA Cup Group Play, and this time it's a must-win for Philadelphia. The team will be without Joel Embiid due to right knee soreness and Paul George will also be sidelined. VJ Edgecombe has appeared on an injury report for the first time with a back spasm and Jared McCain is currently serving out a G League assignment.
Edgecombe's first six games have been breathtaking, but his last five have been a different story altogether. The 20-year-old rookie averaged 20.3 points per game while shooting 49.5 percent from the field, 42.1 percent from three-point range and 82.4 percent on free throws. However, regression was inevitable, and it has hit Edgecombe hard.
He has struggled inside the arc, making only 12 of his 41 shot attempts over the past five games. His struggles are also evident in his shooting from beyond the arc, with a 5-20 record (25%) over the same period. Additionally, Edgecombe's ball-handling has become more apparent as he totals five turnovers per game.
Coach Nick Nurse expressed his concerns about Edgecombe's performance, stating that he needs to be more aggressive and take on more responsibilities. The coach also acknowledged that they haven't done a good enough job of putting Edgecombe in situations where he can make plays for himself.
On the other hand, Jabari Walker has been having a tremendous stretch over the past few games. He has averaged 12 points per game with five rebounds and three assists. Walker has shown signs of being more than just a bruiser, displaying impressive passing skills and strong instincts on defense.
Walker's emergence is crucial for the Sixers, as they look to improve their chances of making it to the Knockout Rounds. However, his role in the rotation remains uncertain, with Coach Nurse considering 10-man rotations.
Lastly, Jared McCain made a successful debut with the Blue Coats in the G League, but he also discussed the challenges of recovering from surgery on his left knee. Despite feeling overwhelmed by social media scrutiny, McCain expressed hope and perseverance as he works towards regaining his full mobility.
The Sixers will be looking to bounce back from their struggles when they face off against the Pistons on Friday night in Detroit.
... or is it? I think what's really going on here is that the team is struggling with depth and rotation issues 
. Coach Nick Nurse needs to make some tough decisions about who gets to play and when 
. It's not just Edgecombe, either - Paul George's absence is a huge blow, and the team needs him back ASAP 
. But what really concerns me is that Jabari Walker's emergence might be overshadowing VJ Edgecombe's struggles 
... does that mean Edgecombe's role on the team is being phased out? And what about Jared McCain, who's trying to come back from surgery and get his start in the NBA 
. The Sixers need to figure out their rotation quickly, or they might find themselves getting knocked out of the playoffs early 
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session to get those points back up 
His stats were insane at 1st but now he's just averaging 12 points a game? 
That rookie magic has dissipated, i think coach Nurse is right tho - needs to be more aggressive & take on more responsibilities. Meanwhile, Jabari Walker is like the dark horse of this team 
I love how he's showing off his passing skills & defense! 
But seriously, Edgecombe can't keep struggling like this if they wanna make a deep run in the playoffs... 
. Edgecombe's been doing great at first but then he had this huge regression 
, he's showing some real promise and I think he could help the team a lot. But like, 10-man rotations? 
I feel bad for VJ Edgecombe, he's been on fire at first but then hit a rough patch 
, he's showing great passing skills and instincts on defense 
. This game against the Pistons is gonna be intense 
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Edgecombe's gotta get his rhythm back ASAP! 20.3 points per game was insane, but now he's just shooting hoops for fun 
. Coach Nurse is right tho, he needs to be more aggressive and take charge of the court 
. On a positive note, Jabari Walker's on fire 
. Let's get Edgecombe back on track and make a comeback against the Pistons this Friday night 
jabari walker on the other hand is lookin' 
gotta see if edgecombe can get back on track though 
he cant just coast 2 mediocre games rn. walker's emergence is a plus tho 
. Pistons game is gonna b intense 
The article is really vague about VJ Edgecombe's struggles. What exactly happened? Was it a lack of playing time, coaching changes or just normal rookie regression? The stats don't lie, though - 12/41 inside shots is crazy bad. Did the writer even talk to Edgecombe himself or just coach Nick Nurse? 
He's been struggling with his shot and ball-handling, but Coach Nurse is counting on him to be more aggressive and take on more responsibilities 
The Sixers need to find their rhythm and chemistry if they wanna make a push for the Knockout Rounds 
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. Coach Nurse needs to figure out how to put him in the right situations to succeed.
. I hope he can stay focused and regain his form.
. But anyway, back to the 76ers... dude Edgecombe is like me when I first started gaming – all hype, but then I tanked my first few games 
20.3 points per game to 5-20 from three-point range? That's like me going from ordering pizza for dinner to eating ramen noodles for a week 
. Coach Nurse needs to get him back on track, maybe put him in situations where he can just chill and be awesome 
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overcoming surgery and all that drama with social media it's not easy but he's keeping his head up and working towards a comeback that's the kind of positivity we need more of 
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. Coach Nick Nurse needs to figure out ways to bring Edgecombe back up, because if he keeps playing like this, the Sixers are toast