The Philadelphia 76ers finally broke out of their slump with a convincing 139-122 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to a resurgent performance from Paul George and a breakout night from Jared McCain.
Coach Nick Nurse was quick to acknowledge that his team's previous day had been "one of those days" where nothing went right, but he expressed confidence in the squad's ability to bounce back. And bounce back they did, with Joel Embiid's scoring dominance and the emergence of McCain as a key contributor on both ends of the floor.
The 76ers' offense finally felt free-flowing, with players like Maxey and Embiid playing to their strengths and creating opportunities for others. George was particularly outstanding, using his three-point range to devastating effect and showing glimpses of his old form. The fact that he tied a high mark in the third quarter is no surprise - he's been building towards this all season.
McCain, who had struggled to find his footing as a rookie, finally started to feel like himself on Tuesday night. His energy was palpable, and he knocked down several big three-pointers, including a few clutch ones that helped seal the win. It's clear that he has the potential to be a reliable scoring threat off the bench, and it would make the 76ers' offense even more potent with him in the rotation.
The team's need for more dynamic guard play behind Maxey was highlighted by the struggles of Quentin Grimes, who sat out with an ankle sprain. But McCain's opportunity finally came, and he seized it with both hands. This is a crucial development for the 76ers, who have struggled to find consistent production from their bench.
The win marked a welcome change of pace for the team, which had been struggling with fatigue and lack of energy. Nurse acknowledged that his team was "tired" after the previous day's defeat, but it was clear that they were ready to bounce back.
As always, coach Doc Rivers provided some insightful quotes, including one about Joel Embiid being the most talented player he's ever coached. And of course, there were a few funny moments, including a story about Rivers trying to get Embiid and Maxey to throw him a lob.
The 76ers will look to build on this momentum when they take on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. With George and McCain finally finding their footing, the team is looking more like the playoff contender many expected them to be.
Coach Nick Nurse was quick to acknowledge that his team's previous day had been "one of those days" where nothing went right, but he expressed confidence in the squad's ability to bounce back. And bounce back they did, with Joel Embiid's scoring dominance and the emergence of McCain as a key contributor on both ends of the floor.
The 76ers' offense finally felt free-flowing, with players like Maxey and Embiid playing to their strengths and creating opportunities for others. George was particularly outstanding, using his three-point range to devastating effect and showing glimpses of his old form. The fact that he tied a high mark in the third quarter is no surprise - he's been building towards this all season.
McCain, who had struggled to find his footing as a rookie, finally started to feel like himself on Tuesday night. His energy was palpable, and he knocked down several big three-pointers, including a few clutch ones that helped seal the win. It's clear that he has the potential to be a reliable scoring threat off the bench, and it would make the 76ers' offense even more potent with him in the rotation.
The team's need for more dynamic guard play behind Maxey was highlighted by the struggles of Quentin Grimes, who sat out with an ankle sprain. But McCain's opportunity finally came, and he seized it with both hands. This is a crucial development for the 76ers, who have struggled to find consistent production from their bench.
The win marked a welcome change of pace for the team, which had been struggling with fatigue and lack of energy. Nurse acknowledged that his team was "tired" after the previous day's defeat, but it was clear that they were ready to bounce back.
As always, coach Doc Rivers provided some insightful quotes, including one about Joel Embiid being the most talented player he's ever coached. And of course, there were a few funny moments, including a story about Rivers trying to get Embiid and Maxey to throw him a lob.
The 76ers will look to build on this momentum when they take on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. With George and McCain finally finding their footing, the team is looking more like the playoff contender many expected them to be.
they've been struggling so much it was hard to watch. but now with paul george and jared mccain coming together its a whole new ball game 
their offense is finally clicking and it feels so good to see joel embiid dominant on the court he's literally unstoppable when he gets into his groove 
and mcCain's emergence as a key contributor off the bench is huge for them. now they just need to keep this momentum going and take it to the playoffs 
Just saw that the 76ers are back on track! I'm loving the resurgence of Paul George - he's still got that killer three-point shot 
. But what's even more exciting is Jared McCain's breakout performance 
. The dude was unstoppable! And let's be real, with him and Maxey playing well, the 76ers' bench just got a whole lot more interesting 
. I'm not surprised they won big against the Bucks - those guys were due for a bounce back after that stinker of a loss yesterday 
. The energy in the arena must've been electric! Can't wait to see what the 76ers do next, especially when they take on the Kings on Thursday 
The 76ers are back on track after a tough stretch! Paul George is still that guy, you know? 
. And Jared McCain, what a breakout night! 
I mean, who wouldn't want to see him knock down clutch threes all game long? 
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It's like a new chapter has begun for the 76ers. Bring it on Thursday against the Kings! 
I've been following the 76ers for years now, and it's amazing how far they've come under Coach Nurse. The way they bounced back from that tough loss was incredible - they just needed a bit of energy and some fresh legs off the bench. McCain really stepped up and showed what he's capable of. He's got that 'it' factor that makes you want to watch him play. 
and jared mccain is killin it right now 
so i'm loving this resurgence from the 76ers, paul george's back in form 
and Jared mcaleen's skills are really shining through! the energy on the court was palpable 
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, but on the other hand, mcaleen's opportunity finally came through and he seized it 
, and i'm excited to see them take on the kings next 
. all in all, it's a great win for the 76ers and i'm loving this momentum 
. It's been clear that they needed some depth behind Maxey, but now we're seeing it pay off. And can we talk about Joel Embiid's scoring dominance? the man is unstoppable 