CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 76ers struggle to defend bigger centers without Joel Embiid. They still have a tough time defending guys off the dribble. And they’re a tired team.
Below is my look at three things that stood out during the Sixers’ 107-101 setback to the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday night at the Spectrum Center.
No match against traditional bigs
Paul Reed was phenomenal against the Brooklyn Nets center duo of Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons. A lot of that has to do with the pair not being traditional back-to-the-basket post players. However, Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards had their way with Reed and Montrezl Harris.