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The Sixers recently sent McCain back down to the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League for his second stint with the Blue Coats already. He had a tough showing as he shot just 5-for-18 from the floor and 2-for-9 from deep for 15 points along with six turnovers on Sunday.
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Sixers outgunned by Suns in yet another home loss
The Sixers split their back-to-back, falling 116-110 to the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. Tyrese Maxey’s slump continued, going for 20 points, shooting 7-of-25 from the floor along with seven assists. VJ Edgecombe did seem to thrive with more on-ball opportunities, leading the Sixers with 25 points on 10-of-21 shooting.
Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back. ESPN's analytics gives the Suns a 54% chance to win against the Sixers. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns/onsi as Suns Get Last-Minute Boost Ahead of Sixers Matchup.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points and Jalen Green added 12 points in his return to the lineup as the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back to back.
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Sixers Bell Ringer: Philadelphia eclipsed by the Suns
The Sixers gave up 40 points to Phoenix in the third quarter, eventually suffering their fourth loss in their last six games.
But that does incur immediate risk, as very few players near veteran's minimum salaries are surefire rotation-caliber pieces. And as Justin Edwards has failed to make an impact in his second NBA season, the Sixers are shallow on the wing. George, Oubre and Edwards are their only traditional options there.
The Sixers survived an ugly offensive night against the lowly Indiana Pacers to pull out a win, ending a string of woeful results at home. Here's what happened.
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Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe dismisses Slam Dunk Contest participation
VJ Edgecombe said Monday that he has no interest in participating in the Slam Dunk Contest as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.
Getting ready for the second leg of the Sixers' latest back-to-back, in which they will host a Phoenix Suns team that has captured some hearts.