Nick Nurse made sure the referees noticed his timeout request in overtime as he was seen voicing his appeal to the officials.

Nick Nurse is hopeful VJ Edgecombe can return sooner rather than later from a calf injury that has sidelined him for the past three games.

To Nurse's point, it isn't just the Embiid and George factors. The Sixers are also dealing with injuries to Kelly Oubre Jr., VJ Edgecombe, and Trendon Watford. They just got Adem Bona back from a right ankle sprain against Brooklyn, but then lost Andre Drummond to a right knee sprain, so that leaves the rotation thin on a nightly basis.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts after a disastrous third quarter led to a loss vs. the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addresses why Paul George didn't play in the fourth quarter against the Heat.

VJ Edgecombe returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the last two games with a calf injury, coach Nick Nurse said.

After the game, head coach Nick Nurse explained that Maxey originally suffered the injury in the first half and was evaluated at halftime, but still managed to suit up and finish the contest. He added that there were no further updates (h/t Austin Krell of On Pattinson).

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is having a breakout season, playing at an MVP-caliber level and firmly establishing himself as the team’s primary offensive engine.

Despite a loss that ticked off the Sixers' players, almost to a man, Embiid's presence constituted a good thing.