The Sixers kicked off a two-game set against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday night and laid an absolute egg. An ugly offensive night for both teams spiraled as the Sixers fell, 104-95. Joel Embiid’s 26 and 13 was enough to keep the game competitive, but Tyrese Maxey and the rest of the Sixers struggled mightily.
Here are some instant observations from the loss.
First Quarter
- It was quite the sleepy start for both teams tonight, save for the two brightest stars on the court. Joel Embiid, as he often has against this Hawks team, bullied Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu to 11 easy first quarter points.