Sixers takeaways: PG and Co. can't stave off Suns, Yabusele steps up and more

by Keith Pompey

Sixers takeaways

The 76ers’ late-game execution needs work. Guerschon Yabusele proves to be one of the team’s best offseason pickups. And Jared McCain has a moment with one of his favorite NBA stars. Those three things stood out in Monday’s 118-116 loss.

Sixers takeaways

The 76ers’ late-game execution needs work. Guerschon Yabusele proves to be one of the team’s best offseason pickups. And Jared McCain has a moment with one of his favorite NBA stars. Those three things stood out in Monday’s 118-116 loss.

Poor late-game execution

The Sixers (1-5) were outscored 10-3 in the final 3 minutes, 22 seconds. During that stretch, they missed their final five shot attempts and committed two costly turnovers. “They obviously picked it up,” coach Nick Nurse said.

Poor late-game execution

The Sixers (1-5) were outscored 10-3 in the final 3 minutes, 22 seconds. During that stretch, they missed their final five shot attempts and committed two costly turnovers. “They obviously picked it up,” coach Nick Nurse said.

Poor late-game execution

While Paul George got hemmed in on one possession, he did a solid job of creating offense. But the Sixers just couldn't make shots late. It also didn’t help that Kelly Oubre Jr. fouled out with 1:40 left.

Poor late-game execution

While Paul George got hemmed in on one possession, he did a solid job of creating offense. But the Sixers just couldn't make shots late. It also didn’t help that Kelly Oubre Jr. fouled out with 1:40 left.

Yabusele’s impact

Yabusele has shown some versatility during his first season with the Sixers. The team signed him to play power forward, but with Joel Embiid sidelined, the 6-foot-8, 271-pounder has backed up Andre Drummond at center.

Yabusele’s impact

Yabusele has shown some versatility during his first season with the Sixers. The team signed him to play power forward, but with Joel Embiid sidelined, the 6-foot-8, 271-pounder has backed up Andre Drummond at center.

Yabusele's impact

He ended up with a season high of 19 points. Yabusele also had seven rebounds and six assists but was in no mood to celebrate. “I mean, it’s not about me because we still lost the game tonight, and we feel like we had the game."

Yabusele's impact

He ended up with a season high of 19 points. Yabusele also had seven rebounds and six assists but was in no mood to celebrate. “I mean, it’s not about me because we still lost the game tonight, and we feel like we had the game."

Living a dream

Jared McCain couldn’t stop smiling while showing Sixers teammate Ricky Council IV the autographed game jersey he received from Kevin Durant following the game. Kyle Lowry actually presented it to McCain. “I’m speechless,” the rookie said.

Living a dream

Jared McCain couldn’t stop smiling while showing Sixers teammate Ricky Council IV the autographed game jersey he received from Kevin Durant following the game. Kyle Lowry actually presented it to McCain. “I’m speechless,” the rookie said.

Published Nov. 5, 2024, 11:54 a.m. ET

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