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While the Sixers' shaky depth has rightfully been scrutinized during their second-round series against New York, their star players have failed to meet the mark in three straight games.
Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each notched at least 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to power the Sixers to win Game 7 in Boston.
Both Philadelphia teams are down 2-0 in what is shaping up to be another long playoff series to win the best of 7 games in the second round.
When Joel Embiid was ruled out of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, it put the Sixers in dire straits against the New York Knicks. Andre Drummond surprisingly drew the start over Adem Bona,
The Sixers' precocious rookie has a tough task on his hands against Knicks guard Jalen Brunson.
The Sixers put up a much better effort than in Game 1, especially without Joel Embiid, but it wasn’t enough to outlast the New York Knicks in Game 2.
Basketball can be a finesse game, one with ooh-and-ahh-inspiring dunks and three-point shots that put highlight reels on repeat. Dario Saric is ready to abandon that style for a gritty approach he believes can turn around the Sixers' skid. "We need to come ...