Instant observations: A disastrous day for the Sixers all but ends hopes of avoiding NBA Play-In Tournament
PhillyVoice • • sports
Key Points:
- Joel Embiid was ruled out of the game against the Houston Rockets due to illness and underwent an appendectomy, putting his season in jeopardy.
- The Sixers lost 113-102 to the Rockets, likely ending their chances of avoiding the NBA Play-In Tournament, despite a spirited fourth-quarter comeback effort.
- Without Embiid, head coach Nick Nurse struggled to find effective lineups, with Tyrese Maxey and Paul George unable to carry the offense at the same level.
- The Raptors' win over the Miami Heat further diminished the Sixers' hopes of securing a higher playoff seed, making a Play-In Tournament appearance almost certain.
- The Sixers plan to adjust their rotation with Kelly Oubre Jr. likely becoming a permanent starter and Dominick Barlow moving to the bench, while looking to inject energy from players like Jabari Walker.
