The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their seventh consecutive loss against the Brooklyn Nets, ending with a buzzer-beater tip-in. Joel Embiid, who signed a massive contract extension, sat out the entire fourth quarter after underperforming, scoring only 14 points in 31 minutes. Coach Nick Nurse justified his decision to bench Embiid as the lineup on the court was performing well. Injuries have plagued Embiid, limiting his appearances this season to just 19 out of 56 games, raising questions about his trust in his health and his ability to regain his top form.
Philadelphia was a game away from the NBA Finals last year, and right now they’re barely avoiding being at the bottom of the conference standings. Losing streaks can shake the confidence of any team, but this one has resulted in some tough decisions.
Joel Embiid's injury struggles have kept him from being a dominant force this season. He has played only 19 games so far.
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