76ers Face Injuries and Internal Conflicts

The Philadelphia 76ers' season has been plagued by injuries and underperformance, culminating in a disappointing 2-11 start. Paul George suffered a knee injury in his first game back against the Memphis Grizzlies, and both he and Tyrese Maxey have struggled with fitness issues, impacting their contributions. Despite assembling a strong lineup with Joel Embiid, Maxey, and George, the team has failed to meet expectations, often blowing leads and suffering significant losses, such as against the Miami Heat. Internal conflicts have surfaced, with Maxey challenging Embiid's leadership and punctuality. The team's poor start has drawn criticism and comparisons to past failures, raising questions about their ability to salvage the season. Coach Nick Nurse faces the challenge of uniting the team and addressing these issues to turn their fortunes around.