Philadelphia 76ers Fall to Suns in Embiid's Absence

A poor shooting night, defensive lapses, and Paul George's struggles contribute to the Sixers' 109-99 home loss to Phoenix.

The 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid, struggled offensively and defensively in their 109-99 loss to the Suns, marking their 10th home defeat of the season.
Kelly Oubre Jr. delivered a strong performance with 26 points and 11 rebounds, but his involvement waned in the fourth quarter despite earlier success.
Tyrese Maxey led the team with 31 points and 10 assists, including a late scoring surge, but it was not enough to overcome the team's earlier struggles.
Paul George continued to underperform offensively, shooting 5-for-18 from the field and relying heavily on ineffective isolation plays, drawing criticism for his lack of impact.
Defensive lapses, particularly in transition, and poor free-throw shooting further undermined the Sixers' efforts against a Suns team that had lost four straight games entering the matchup.