76ers Suffer Sixth Straight Loss, Fall 124-104 to Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers faced a disheartening 124-104 defeat against the Boston Celtics, marking their sixth consecutive loss and dropping their record to 20-35. Despite having their 'Big Three' of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George in the lineup, the Sixers struggled, particularly with three-point shooting, making only 8 of 39 attempts compared to Boston's 24 of 54. Coach Nick Nurse pointed to issues with team movement and conditioning, acknowledging that the team needs to regain urgency as they approach the final stretch of the season. The loss has raised concerns about the Sixers' playoff prospects, as they are currently outside the top 10 seeds in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics, on the other hand, showcased their offensive prowess, with Payton Pritchard leading the charge with 28 points. This defeat has intensified scrutiny on the Sixers' strategies and execution, leading to questions about their ability to turn the season around.