The Philadelphia 76ers took another hit Monday night, suffering a lopsided 142-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls. This latest defeat comes as part of a disheartening season for the Sixers, who have now dropped to a 20-37 record, ranking them 12th in the Eastern Conference standings.
Acknowledging their underwhelming performance, Paul George recently shared his thoughts, expressing the team’s shortfall compared to their expectations.
“We just don’t have the habits of a champion or a playoff-contending team,” George admitted, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
George’s comments raise a key question: What specific habits is he referring to? While the details might be vague, it’s evident that opposing teams find them to be an easy opponent. The Sixers are now enduring an eight-game losing streak, with defeats against strong contenders like the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, and Toronto Raptors, among others.
When George joined the team over the summer, there was optimism that his arrival would herald a new era for the Sixers, one filled with promise and excitement. However, things didn’t exactly go as planned, with George, Joel Embiid, and others grappling with significant injuries right from the get-go. These health issues have persisted throughout the season, troubling key players including George and Embiid.
While George has returned to action, he openly admits that a finger injury still hinders his performance. Meanwhile, Embiid’s consistent absence from games raises concerns about his long-term prospects. The situation with Embiid has prompted some fans and analysts to suggest that the Sixers might be better off shutting him down for the remainder of the season, setting their sights on a fresh start for next year.
Perhaps, in their quest for those elusive championship habits that George mentioned, the Sixers need to consider a strategy that doesn’t heavily rely on Embiid. It might be time to rethink their approach and lay the groundwork for a more successful future.
