The Philadelphia 76ers are struggling to stay afloat amidst a slew of injuries, which has finally caught up with them. As the team heads into Thanksgiving, they find themselves at 9-8, having recently suffered a seven-game losing streak.
Coach Nick Nurse acknowledged that some nights seem to just fall flat, explaining, "Two or three times a season, you're going to have games like this where just, like, everything goes wrong all of a sudden." The team's recent performance is far from the dismal showing they experienced last year, but injuries are taking their toll.
The NBA.com power ranking has seen no change, with the Sixers sitting at 15. John Schuhmann highlighted the team's poor shot quality, even when their offense seemed to be humming. They've scored just 110.8 points per 100 possessions over their last seven games, down from 121.3 in their first nine.
One key factor contributing to this drop-off is Joel Embiid's absence. The team's reliance on him for talent has become increasingly clear. Without him, the Sixers struggle to pose a serious threat to other teams in the Eastern Conference. ESPN ranks them at 17, with Tim Bontemps stating that they need Embiid on the court to have enough talent to compete.
In contrast, The Athletic's Law Murray picked up on Tyrese Maxey's incredible energy and production. Maxey has been running around like Sonic the Hedgehog this season, staging a career year that would put any team at risk of losing without his heroics.
However, as the Sixers continue to grapple with injuries, it raises questions about roster management. With Embiid still out due to a right knee soreness issue, the team's future in the Eastern Conference hangs in the balance. The question remains: how will the 76ers navigate this injury-plagued season?
Coach Nick Nurse acknowledged that some nights seem to just fall flat, explaining, "Two or three times a season, you're going to have games like this where just, like, everything goes wrong all of a sudden." The team's recent performance is far from the dismal showing they experienced last year, but injuries are taking their toll.
The NBA.com power ranking has seen no change, with the Sixers sitting at 15. John Schuhmann highlighted the team's poor shot quality, even when their offense seemed to be humming. They've scored just 110.8 points per 100 possessions over their last seven games, down from 121.3 in their first nine.
One key factor contributing to this drop-off is Joel Embiid's absence. The team's reliance on him for talent has become increasingly clear. Without him, the Sixers struggle to pose a serious threat to other teams in the Eastern Conference. ESPN ranks them at 17, with Tim Bontemps stating that they need Embiid on the court to have enough talent to compete.
In contrast, The Athletic's Law Murray picked up on Tyrese Maxey's incredible energy and production. Maxey has been running around like Sonic the Hedgehog this season, staging a career year that would put any team at risk of losing without his heroics.
However, as the Sixers continue to grapple with injuries, it raises questions about roster management. With Embiid still out due to a right knee soreness issue, the team's future in the Eastern Conference hangs in the balance. The question remains: how will the 76ers navigate this injury-plagued season?
they're like down two spots on espn already and its still november lol their shot quality has taken a huge hit without joel embiid 
i love tyrese maxey tho, he's been absolutely on fire this season 
but with embiid out again, it's tough to see how they can compete against the other top teams in the east 
. And yeah, Embiid's a game-changer, but they need some other talent behind him 
. Have you seen that Tyrese Maxey kid in action? He's like a spark plug! 
meanwhile, the rest of the squad needs to step up their game if they wanna compete in the east... maybe it's time for coach nurse to re-evaluate his rotation? 
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Still though, their shot quality is kinda lacking and they need to figure out a way to manage these injuries without losing their momentum. Fingers crossed they can get Embiid healthy soon 
. The 76ers are no exception - they're a team of athletes trying to make the best out of a tough situation 
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. i mean tyrese maxey is on fire right now 
... they need some depth and cohesion to make a real push for the playoffs 
! I mean, it's not like they're getting destroyed by other teams, but they just can't seem to catch a break. And yeah, Embiid is a big part of that - he's their ace, and without him, it's tough to see them competing with the likes of Milwaukee or Boston 
! Maybe they need to think about giving some more minutes to guys like Furkan Korkmaz or De'Anthony Melton? They've got talent, but they just can't seem to stay healthy...
. Tyrese Maxey is giving some nice vibes though! He's like the team's sparkplug, you know? 
But yeah, roster management is key here. They need to figure out how to keep everyone healthy and playing well, or they might struggle to make a deep run in the playoffs 
... have you tried that new ramen place downtown? it's so good! I went there with friends last week and we had a blast. The flavors are on point, you know? anyway, back to the Sixers... I feel bad for Joel Embiid, he's been through some tough times already 
meanwhile tyrese maxey's career year is a silver lining and he's definitely a game-changer 
️ but the bigger question is what do they do when embiid returns? can they make some adjustments to their lineup or are they gonna stick with what's not working? i think it's time for them to reassess their roster management and figure out how to navigate this injury-plagued season 
. They need him back ASAP or they'll be toast 
. Tyrese Maxey's energy is contagious, but he can't carry the team by himself 
. Roster management needs to step up and find ways to keep their key players healthy 
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. But can they keep that up with all these injuries? It's gonna be tough for them to stay in the playoff mix if they can't get some consistency 
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. Maybe it's time to re-evaluate their roster management and see what changes they need to make to stay healthy and competitive 
. I'm gonna keep an eye on them this year and see how they navigate these challenges 
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. Roster management needs to step up their game ASAP, they're gonna get left behind if things keep going like this 
. Can we PLEASE get a healthy lineup for once?!
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. Tyrese Maxey is definitely the bright spot in this team but he can't carry them on his own 24/7