The Philadelphia 76ers were on their way to another loss on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Once again missing so many pieces and just playing out the string, the Sixers fell 126-113, but coach Nick Nurse was still fighting for his guys out on the floor.
However, the spotlight shifted dramatically when 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was ejected from the game after receiving two technical fouls, a situation that sparked much discussion among fans and analysts alike.
Unfortunately for Joel Embiid, the 76ers center knows a thing or two about left knee surgeries. Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers even revealed on Thursday that Embiid informed him during their teams’ Feb.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first player in NBA history to have 35 points, 17 rebounds and a career-high 20 assists as the Bucks beat the 76ers.
Nick Nurse just wanted a body. The Philadelphia 76ers were spiraling into the abyss, their championship hopes unraveling with each new addition to the injury report.
The word “tanking” is now part of the sports lexicon, and bettors are well-versed in this epidemic and fine print as they play a major role in handicapping.
Giannis Antetokounmpo put forth a monster triple-double with 35 points, a career-high 20 assists and 17 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-113 victory over the host Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.