Philly's Home Court Disappointment Looms Over Return of Charles Bassey, a Game-Changer for 6ers
A devastating third quarter has become a recurring nightmare for the Philadelphia 76ers. In their Saturday loss to the New York Knicks, the Sixers' usually reliable home court advantage was no match for the visitors' stifling defense. As Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey sidestepped questions about late-game calls that sealed the victory for New York, one thing is clear: Philly's young core is struggling to find its footing.
Joel Embiid led a scintillating first half against the Knicks, with 28 points on 10-for-12 shooting. It was the best performance from Embiid since VJ Edgecombe joined the team, and even Maxey couldn't help but marvel at his teammate's display of dominance.
"I've seen it in YouTube clips," Edgecombe said of Embiid's impressive half. "It's good to see it in person now."
However, despite Embiid's heroics, the Sixers' third quarter debacle left much to be desired. The team shot just 4-for-17 from the field, scoring only 13 points in a frame that ultimately swung the momentum in favor of New York.
"We just started getting into them," Coach Nurse said. "The catches were a little further away, and they were knifing over some of our handoffs... it was physical."
A key aspect of the problem was poor defensive rebounding, which allowed New York to outscore Philly 30-13 in the quarter.
Meanwhile, Charles Bassey is set to return from a stint with the San Antonio Spurs, signing a 10-day contract that will give him six more chances to make an impact. While the move might not be about Bassey himself but rather securing depth at center for the Sixers' upcoming back-to-back, it's a welcome addition to a roster that's been depleted by injuries and COVID-19 protocols.
Bassey has played 115 games across five seasons and three teams, including two appearances with the Memphis Grizzlies. His experience will be invaluable as Johni Broome steps up in the G League, allowing Nurse to make strategic moves on defense without sacrificing depth.
The signing keeps a watchful eye on Barlow and Walker, the Sixers' prized two-way standouts who are crucial for the team's playoff push. As Philly heads to Charlotte on Monday night with a depleted bench and a dwindling roster, Bassey will provide a much-needed boost, and it's hard not to feel optimistic about his potential impact on the 76ers' season.
A devastating third quarter has become a recurring nightmare for the Philadelphia 76ers. In their Saturday loss to the New York Knicks, the Sixers' usually reliable home court advantage was no match for the visitors' stifling defense. As Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey sidestepped questions about late-game calls that sealed the victory for New York, one thing is clear: Philly's young core is struggling to find its footing.
Joel Embiid led a scintillating first half against the Knicks, with 28 points on 10-for-12 shooting. It was the best performance from Embiid since VJ Edgecombe joined the team, and even Maxey couldn't help but marvel at his teammate's display of dominance.
"I've seen it in YouTube clips," Edgecombe said of Embiid's impressive half. "It's good to see it in person now."
However, despite Embiid's heroics, the Sixers' third quarter debacle left much to be desired. The team shot just 4-for-17 from the field, scoring only 13 points in a frame that ultimately swung the momentum in favor of New York.
"We just started getting into them," Coach Nurse said. "The catches were a little further away, and they were knifing over some of our handoffs... it was physical."
A key aspect of the problem was poor defensive rebounding, which allowed New York to outscore Philly 30-13 in the quarter.
Meanwhile, Charles Bassey is set to return from a stint with the San Antonio Spurs, signing a 10-day contract that will give him six more chances to make an impact. While the move might not be about Bassey himself but rather securing depth at center for the Sixers' upcoming back-to-back, it's a welcome addition to a roster that's been depleted by injuries and COVID-19 protocols.
Bassey has played 115 games across five seasons and three teams, including two appearances with the Memphis Grizzlies. His experience will be invaluable as Johni Broome steps up in the G League, allowing Nurse to make strategic moves on defense without sacrificing depth.
The signing keeps a watchful eye on Barlow and Walker, the Sixers' prized two-way standouts who are crucial for the team's playoff push. As Philly heads to Charlotte on Monday night with a depleted bench and a dwindling roster, Bassey will provide a much-needed boost, and it's hard not to feel optimistic about his potential impact on the 76ers' season.
! THEY NEED CHARLES BASSEY TO COME IN AND SHOT-GOAL SOME HOOPS 
. THEIR HOME COURT ADVANTAGE ISN'T DOING THEM ANY GOOD, SEEMINGLY LIKE NEW YORK WAS JUST TOUGH ON THEM 
. JOEL EMBIID LOOKED AMAZING IN THE FIRST HALF, BUT THOSE THREE QUARTERS WERE A WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY 
. NOW WITH BASSEY SIGNING, I'M FEELING PRETTY GOOD ABOUT THEIR CHANCES OF GETTING BACK ON TRACK 
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They've been gettin' killed at center with all these injuries and COVID protocols, so this 10-day deal is a huge lifeline for 'em. But let's not forget the young core is still strugglin', they need some guidance and experience to step up their game. I'm thinkin' Bassey could be that glue who holds everything together... 
He's got some serious experience under his belt, which is gonna be super valuable for Philly right now 
is a total game-changer 
. Plus, with Johni Broome getting some G League love, Bassey's presence is like a weight off the team's shoulders 
. I'm not gonna lie, though – Philly's home court woes are real 
, and it's gonna take some magic for them to turn that around 
so i gotta say, philly's struggling at home and its not just the defense, its the whole team not executing like they should be. 28 points from joel embiid is a good start but 4-for-17 in the third quarter is straight up embarrassing 
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Is he gonna be able to step up and make a real difference for the team? 
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the sixers r goin thru so much rn... like joel embiid is doin joel embiid tho 
at least he's got some exp and can help out at center i'm lowkey hyped 4 him rn 
we just gotta w8 n c how johni broome holds up in the g league 
but if he can carry the team to wins, is it enough? dont get me wrong, bassey signing is a good move, but im still wondering what happened with johni broome's development 
. I mean, Philly's been struggling at home and they really need some depth at center. I think Coach Nurse made a great move signing him up... like if you don't have options, you gotta try 'em out right? 
. They can't seem to close out games like they used to. And now with all these injuries and COVID protocols, I'm worried about how depleted their bench is gonna look... Bassey comes in and gives them a spark, that'd be amazing! 
! They've got talent for days, but they just can't seem to put it all together on the court. Bassey's signing is a huge boost, don't get me wrong, but it's about time they figured out a way to stop those pesky Knicks defense 
So, I gotta say... I'm loving this move by Coach Nurse signing Charles Bassey! They need that depth at center, and with Bassey's experience under his belt (115 games across five seasons 
. and what's w/ the defensive rebounding? 
I'm starting to think that Philly's young core is gonna be a major letdown this year 
... and it's gonna cost them in the playoffs I just don't think we should worry about Bassey too much tho 
. The G League is literally gonna have to step up its game if Philly wants to make it through the playoffs 
: Philly is 3-5 at home this season, compared to 7-2 away from home 
. He has an impressive 12.1 ppg and 9.3 rpg across his NBA career 
. This is exactly what Philly needs - someone to provide depth at center and keep Barlow and Walker on the court longer 
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. With Johni Broome stepping up in the G League, this is exactly what Philly needs - someone to shore up their bench and give them some breathing room during their playoff push