Heading into their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, not many expected the Philadelphia 76ers to leave Paycom Center as victors. A sprained right ankle sidelined Joel Embiid 24 hours before tipoff and it took the Thunder just three quarters to prove their superiority. But, Philadelphia can build on first-half silver linings that delayed its inevitable downfall.
After a frustrating two-game stretch, Tyrese Maxey was the 76ers’ (16-14) leading scorer in their 129-104 loss to the Thunder (27-5) on Sunday evening. Philadelphia also received solid bench production from its sophomores in Justin Edwards, Adem Bona and Jared McCain amidst their struggles this year.