Joel Embiid's stellar start was overshadowed by a disastrous third quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers crumbled to a brutal loss to the New York Knicks, 112-109. The Sixers' typically electric home crowd remained eerily silent for most of the game, with Embiid's early brilliance unable to overcome a stunning collapse.
In the first half, Embiid, who has been in top form lately, scored an impressive 28 points, showcasing his incredible skill and dominance on the court. However, as the third quarter began, he suddenly looked like a tired player struggling to find his rhythm. Missed shots and poor efficiency marked the turning point for Embiid and the Sixers.
Coach Nick Nurse was forced to rely heavily on Embiid in the fourth quarter, but even he couldn't conjure up enough magic to spark a comeback. The 30-13 third-quarter margin blowout for the Knicks proved insurmountable, as the Sixers' chances of staying alive dwindled rapidly.
The loss leaves the Sixers with a tough road ahead, especially considering their injury situation and recent struggles. With key players like Barlow and Walker in need of roster adjustments, one thing is certain - something needs to change soon for Philadelphia.
In other news, it seems that the Sixers' decision to let Guerschon Yabusele go has backfired, as he's now struggling with the Knicks and may be on his way out. Meanwhile, a fan at Saturday's game managed to win $10,000 in cryptocurrency by sinking a half-court shot.
As for upcoming games, the Sixers will head to Charlotte for a back-to-back against the Hornets before returning home for three more contests.
In the first half, Embiid, who has been in top form lately, scored an impressive 28 points, showcasing his incredible skill and dominance on the court. However, as the third quarter began, he suddenly looked like a tired player struggling to find his rhythm. Missed shots and poor efficiency marked the turning point for Embiid and the Sixers.
Coach Nick Nurse was forced to rely heavily on Embiid in the fourth quarter, but even he couldn't conjure up enough magic to spark a comeback. The 30-13 third-quarter margin blowout for the Knicks proved insurmountable, as the Sixers' chances of staying alive dwindled rapidly.
The loss leaves the Sixers with a tough road ahead, especially considering their injury situation and recent struggles. With key players like Barlow and Walker in need of roster adjustments, one thing is certain - something needs to change soon for Philadelphia.
In other news, it seems that the Sixers' decision to let Guerschon Yabusele go has backfired, as he's now struggling with the Knicks and may be on his way out. Meanwhile, a fan at Saturday's game managed to win $10,000 in cryptocurrency by sinking a half-court shot.
As for upcoming games, the Sixers will head to Charlotte for a back-to-back against the Hornets before returning home for three more contests.
what's going on with his energy levels? i mean coach nick nurse did try to rely on him more in the 4th quarter but it wasn't enough. and now the knicks are all over them, it's like they're trying to make a statement or something 
and yeah that fan who won $10k for making a half court shot is literally the real MVP right now 
. It's like, you've got to be able to stay focused and consistent throughout the game, not just when you're on fire 
. And it's not just about individual performance - teams need to work together, make adjustments, and trust each other to pull off a win. Maybe the Sixers just needed that tough loss to shake things up and refocus? 
Sometimes you've got to hit rock bottom before you can start climbing back up again 
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talk about luck, but at least that's some good news. the sixers need to figure out what's going on fast, especially with barlow and walker dealing with injuries. we need to see some changes soon or else this team is gonna be stuck in neutral 
I'm so bummed out about that 76ers loss 
Joel Embiid is on fire 
Coach Nurse needs to shake things up, maybe try some new lineups or get those other guys more involved in the game 
They're counting on Embiid too much and that can't be right. I mean, he's had some tough stretches before but this was crazy 
And ugh, Guerschon Yabusele getting waived seems like a huge mistake 
like did they all of a sudden forget how to shoot? and coach nurse was literally stuck with no one else but Embiid in that quarter 
gotta ask tho, is it too much pressure on Em for this team? seems like he's carrying everyone on the court 
and btw did u hear about guerschon yabusele struggling in nyc? guess letting him go wasn't such a bad idea 
coach nick nurse gotta figure out whats goin on with his team, they got some big injuries comin up and now theyre losin games like this 
guerschon yabusele was supposed to be help but nope hes strugglin too 
anyway, half-court shot winnin $10k tho that's some crazy luck 
. 28 points in the first half is nothing short of phenomenal, especially if he's been struggling with fatigue or injury. And you're telling me he just suddenly loses his touch in the third quarter? 
That's too convenient for a narrative that wants to pin the loss on him.
. What about the rest of the team? Were they all just having an off night? 
And what's with Coach Nurse not doing more to turn the game around in the fourth quarter? 
also why did coach nick nurse rely so heavily on embiid in the fourth quarter? shouldn't he've had a plan B or C 
. They can't seem to put together a solid quarter without Embiid, and even he's not invincible 
. I mean, 28 points ain't nothing to write home about if you're still getting torched by a team like the Knicks. And that third quarter? Forget about it 
. Coach Nurse gotta step up his game if they wanna turn things around.
. Only time'll tell, but I'm predicting some major changes are on the horizon 
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coach nick nurse needs to come up with some new strategies to get embiid back on track he's been playing incredible but it seems like the rest of the team is struggling to keep up 
now let's get this team together and show some support for our boys 
the fans should be proud of themselves for making that $10k win 
...and yabusele's move not working out seems kinda obvious now 
. Joel Embiid, he's human, just like us, can't be perfect all the time. even when he's on fire, there's still gonna be that one quarter where things just don't go his way 
. and it's not just him, the whole team is like "what's going on?"