Game 44: Sixers @ Nuggets 1/27 @ 5:30 pm ET ABC Thread

Embiid P · Post #1 » by **Embiid P** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:39 pm

Embiid is apparently available for this game which will be the first time in years that he plays in Denver. Hopefully it's an entertaining game.

Arsenal · Post #2 » by **Arsenal** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:00 pm

I just hope the entire team except Embiid and Maxey isn't out like last game. Otherwise we'll get punked out again.

Bum Adebayo · Post #3 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:19 pm

Embiid always plays like **** in the altitude, so prepare for another huge stinker.

brannigan73 · Post #4 » by **brannigan73** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:31 pm

Totally fine with losing this game if it happens. I dont totally buy Morey's dissembling but he needs incentive not to punt this season and not try to argue that edge moves are all we need. A bad road trip here will crystalize this team is going nowhere without serious upgrades now. We have plenty of ammo to strike now and aqcuire significant help. Those ridiculous prices being thrown around for players in trade discussions right now are opening salvos many which will come down significantly as we get closer to the deadline. The big three era will be dead shortly due to cba changes so lets try to surround Embiid and Maxey with a couple more quality players that fit what we need and stop worrying about 1 max slot guy we may or may not be able to get in the offseason at the expense of having a bench of min players. Im confident we could get 2 out of the following group: Grant, Brogdan, Bogdanoviches, Murray, DeRozan, Caruso, Heurter, Barnes to name just as few with matching salaries, Springer, and the three first draft picks we have now and also possibly keep Harris and/or Melton and have a chance at least of signing them this offseason with there bird rights if the price is right.

Mik317 · Post #5 » by **Mik317** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:27 pm

lol Biid out

ProcessDoctor · Post #6 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:32 pm

Oh boy.

Mik317 · Post #7 » by **Mik317** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:33 pm

this franchise is ran by clowns.

they have to know the narratives ,no? For a team so scared of optics they constantly do **** like this lol

ProcessDoctor · Post #8 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:35 pm

At least I don't feel like I have to watch the game now.

NYSixersFan · Post #9 » by **NYSixersFan** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:41 pm

What a freakin joke.

NYSixersFan · Post #10 » by **NYSixersFan** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:42 pm

He was healthy enough to stay in the game until he got his 30 points against the Pacers.

eyeatoma · Post #11 » by **eyeatoma** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:44 pm

Read on Twitter

Just ignore the GB and social media for the rest of the season

I do agree that our team is clueless with stuff like this though.

Mik317 · Post #12 » by **Mik317** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:46 pm

yeah sure.....
love the big guy but he has to know how bad of a look this is. He has veto power lol.

M2J · Post #13 » by **M2J** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:46 pm

Love that he's sitting out. He was clearly hurt

Kobblehead · Post #14 » by **Kobblehead** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:49 pm

I don't care if you watch wrestling or not, everyone should still check out of the Royal Rumble tonight anyway.

NYSixersFan · Post #15 » by **NYSixersFan** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:50 pm

He was "hampered" by the knee on Thursday but stayed in the game to get his 30 in a blowout. Where was the medical team then?

NYSixersFan · Post #16 » by **NYSixersFan** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:52 pm

This is why waiting until the summer to make "big" moves is a terrible idea. Embiid's injuries are just going to get worse and more frequent with age.

the_process · Post #17 » by **the_process** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:53 pm

No one on the team wants to play in Denver. :lol:

DowJones · Post #18 » by **DowJones** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:58 pm

Why is your boy scared of Jokic? Do you guys realize how soft this makes him look? He isn't hurt--he is scared.

Bum Adebayo · Post #19 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:58 pm

Mik317 wrote:this franchise is ran by clowns.

they have to know the narratives ,no? For a team so scared of optics they constantly do **** like this lol

Do you really believe this? so Embiid gets to decide to stay on the floor in blowout games to keep aiming for meaningless 30/10 records, even if detrimental to his health and tiredness for the season, but cannot decide if he can play the most important game of the season?
Yeah sorry but you guys are naive.

Bum Adebayo · Post #20 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:00 pm

NYSixersFan wrote:He was "hampered" by the knee on Thursday but stayed in the game to get his 30 in a blowout. Where was the medical team then?

I guarantee you Embiid would've played if he wanted. It's possible he kinda wanted to play but after having a taste of the altitude decided he was not up to par, this is me being generous and assuming he actually wanted to play before today.