It’s also a good bit that when they do win the third quarter, they end up losing the game.
The Sixers and Atlanta Hawks once again came down to the final buzzer Sunday evening, with Philadelphia falling short 120-117.
Paul George continued to look like the Paul George the Sixers paid for, leading all scorers with 35 points, shooting 11-of-21 from the field but could not get the game-winner to go with 23 seconds left. Joel Embiid went for 22 points shooting, 8-of-20 from the floor along with 14 rebounds.
VJ Edgecombe had a strong second half to finish with 26 points shooting 9-of-21 from the floor with six rebounds and two assists. Dyson Daniels, who probably just got free on a backdoor cut again, led the Hawks with 27.
Philly was without Tyrese Maxey who missed his second game with an illness, along with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford while Atlanta continues to be without Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis.
Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.