Well, the good news is Friday’s rematch can’t really go any worse than that.
The Sixers were steamrolled 133-107 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first of a two-game set Wednesday night.
Tyrese Maxey had his quietest night of the season, having just 14 points shooting 5-of-16 from the field with four assists. Joel Embiid had his strangest game in some time, leading the Sixers with 20 on 7-of-14 shooting along with six turnovers.
Paul George was quiet outside the second quarter, putting up 17 points shooting 7-of-14 from the field as well. VJ Edgecombe struggled with foul trouble all night, finishing with nine points and three rebounds shooting 3-of-10 from the floor.
Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 35.
The Sixers had a clean bill of health for the third time in their last four games while Cleveland is currently without Max Strus and Dean Wade.
Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.