The Philadelphia 76ers are taking an unconventional approach to recovery from their disheartening loss against the New York Knicks. After failing to capitalize on Joel Embiid's remarkable first-half performance, which saw him score 28 points and dominate Karl-Anthony Towns, the team decided to forego a Sunday practice in Camden due to an impending ice storm.
Instead, they flew straight to Charlotte for their upcoming matchup against the Hornets, with head coach Nick Nurse attributing this decision to his desire to get the team on the road before another potential setback. Nurse acknowledged that the Knicks' physical play and ability to disrupt the 76ers' offense had a significant impact on the game.
Despite Embiid's efforts to shine in the first half, the team struggled in the third quarter, committing several uncharacteristic errors that allowed the Knicks to score 30 points and create a substantial deficit. Maxey has observed a similar level of excellence from Embiid during his time with the team but admitted it was still an impressive display.
The signing of Charles Bassey is another significant development for the Sixers as they aim to fortify their depth at center. Although the move may seem minor compared to acquiring two-way standouts Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker, the 115 NBA appearances logged by Bassey make him a more reliable option. With Johni Broome struggling in his role currently and upcoming back-to-backs on the horizon, this signing provides the Sixers with added insurance.
Bassey spent three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs after being released from his original contract but has considerable experience at the professional level. He will be crucial for the 76ers as they look to overcome their current struggles and navigate the playoffs in the coming weeks.
Instead, they flew straight to Charlotte for their upcoming matchup against the Hornets, with head coach Nick Nurse attributing this decision to his desire to get the team on the road before another potential setback. Nurse acknowledged that the Knicks' physical play and ability to disrupt the 76ers' offense had a significant impact on the game.
Despite Embiid's efforts to shine in the first half, the team struggled in the third quarter, committing several uncharacteristic errors that allowed the Knicks to score 30 points and create a substantial deficit. Maxey has observed a similar level of excellence from Embiid during his time with the team but admitted it was still an impressive display.
The signing of Charles Bassey is another significant development for the Sixers as they aim to fortify their depth at center. Although the move may seem minor compared to acquiring two-way standouts Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker, the 115 NBA appearances logged by Bassey make him a more reliable option. With Johni Broome struggling in his role currently and upcoming back-to-backs on the horizon, this signing provides the Sixers with added insurance.
Bassey spent three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs after being released from his original contract but has considerable experience at the professional level. He will be crucial for the 76ers as they look to overcome their current struggles and navigate the playoffs in the coming weeks.
! ice storms can be super unpredictable and it would've been a waste to risk getting anyone hurt or even having to cancel the game altogether. flying straight to charlotte shows they're thinking ahead and wanna get back on track ASAP 
anyway, i'm hyped about Bassey joining the team! 115 nba appearances is no joke 
and with johni broome struggling, this signing provides some much needed depth at center 
plus, it's awesome to see them focusing on getting their chemistry back on track before the playoffs 
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. It shows they're serious about not letting that loss get them down 
. Embiid putting on a show for 28 points and all 
. But then they dropped it in the third quarter... what's up with that? 
. I mean, 115 NBA games is no joke 
. The Sixers need someone to step up and help out Johni Broome, so hopefully Bassey can do the trick 
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. Flying in early got them ready for Charlotte, which is more than they could say for Sunday 
. Overall, I'm feeling pretty optimistic about this team's chances 
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I mean, I get it, ice storm and all, but a practice would've been better than just jumping straight into another game 
! Nick Nurse making some smart moves tho, gotta love the coach's strategic thinking 
He's got 115 NBA appearances under his belt, that's serious experience right there 
️ Can't wait to see him in action with Philly 
, i'm a bit skeptical about it tho, 115 nba appearances is a lot, maybe he's just trying too hard? 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, having Charles Bassey sign is a good move, but let's not get too caught up in the hype just yet 
. The Sixers need to figure out what went wrong against the Knicks and fix it before they head into their next game 
! Like, can't a team just practice one day without having to skip it because of some ice storm? And what's up with flying straight to Charlotte instead of getting some actual recovery time on the road? It feels like they're trying to avoid dealing with their problems rather than facing them head-on.
. I want to see more from our stars, not just a bunch of flash without substance.
was literally priceless! i'm dying over here lol and i cant wait to see what maxey has to say about it next game 
. i heard he's been working hard on his jump shot and i gotta see that in action 
. i also feel bad for johni broome tho, he's just not getting the same production from him as they did with embiid 
. anyways, let's keep an eye on these 76ers - we got a wild ride coming our way 
Plus, Nurse's decision to fly straight to Charlotte after the Knicks loss shows he's willing to think outside the box 
. I mean, 115 NBA appearances is insane, and with Johni Broome struggling as much as he is, this signing provides a nice safety net for the team. The question is, will Bassey be able to bring that same level of reliability to the 76ers? Only time will tell, but so far, so good! 
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