The Sixers sit three games back of the Chicago Bulls for the final play-in spot with 24 games remaining and they are looking to win as many games as possible. In order to do that, the Sixers have to stop putting themselves behind the 8-ball early.

New Sixers addition Reggie Jackson cited his relationships with Andre Drummond and Paul George as his reasoning for joining Philadelphia, but he also gave love to Nurse and what he brings to the table as a coach.

The final answer on the perpetual will-he or won’t-he play tonight question that canvassed the 76ers’ season came Friday when the Sixers said Embiid was “medically unable to play” and will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee. Uncertainty, however, remains in Philadelphia.