Nick Nurse provides an injury update on Joel Embiid
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Coach Nick Nurse evaluates the Philadelphia 76ers at the All-Star break and lists what he wants to improve when they return.
Embiid, who does not have to go to Los Angeles to participate in any All-Star events, will use the week off to rest his knee.
Before his suspension, George was averaging 16 points per game, serving as a crucial third scoring option behind stars Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. His ability to score and create plays will be sorely missed, prompting questions about who will step up in his absence.
Coach Nick Nurse discusses keeping Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey as fresh as possible amid all the minutes he's played.
PHILADELPHIA – The Sixers have had plenty of encouraging victories in 2025-26, but their triumph over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night is among the most convincing victories of their regular season to date. The Sixers got Joel Embiid and Paul ...
Nick Nurse knew Tyrese Maxey all too well by the time he arrived in Philadelphia to accept the crown vacated by Doc Rivers. He has not-so-fond memories of coaching against the Sixers' young guard. "Tyrese, we could never stop the guy when we were trying to ...
For instance, during the loss to the Knicks, the Sixers were out-rebounded 53-38. This discrepancy not only reflects the physical challenge but also highlights a potential lack of attention to detail in boxing out opponents. Such lapses can lead to second-chance points, which have proven detrimental to the Sixers' game plan.