The 76ers’ next game is a meeting with a familiar opponent - their last, in fact - the Atlanta Hawks. The two-game series shifts to South Philadelphia for a 7:30 p.m. contest on Saturday.
The Sixers (5-7) fell to the Hawks (8-4), 104-95, in Atlanta on Thursday.
Joel Embiid matched Trae Young of the Hawks as the game’s leading scorer with 26 points. Tyrese Maxey, who scored 15 points, said postgame that Embiid continues to encourage him throughout the early stages of the new season. For Maxey, decision-making remains a focus.
“I feel like I’m doing a good job of getting other guys involved, getting guys shots,” Maxey said. “I think I can do a better job of that when I get into the paint. Teams are so focused on my driving [ability] to where I can find a lot of shooters and find a lot of dump-offs, so I’ve got to keep doing that as well.”
Back at the start of the season, Georges Niang discussed heading into the campaign with teammates composing a group that he’s confident can handle adversity.
“Like any relationship or partnership, there’s a Day One,” Niang said. “And Rome wasn’t built in one day. It’s going to take some time. There’s going to be some ups, there’s going to be some downs. But I think we have the right guys — that have great character — that are going to continue to build whether it’s through the tough days or the easygoing days. I think we have a strong-knit group.”
James Harden (right foot tendon strain) remains out, while Paul Reed was listed Friday as questionable for the next game due to a right knee contusion.
Saturday’s rematch between the Sixers and Hawks in South Philadelphia is a 7:30 p.m. start.
City Edition:
The Sixers announced their 2022-23 City Edition uniform on Thursday:
The debut of this year’s City Edition uniform and themed court will be Sunday, when the Sixers welcome the Utah Jazz for the second game of a home back-to-back after hosting the Hawks.
Thursday’s Top Performances:
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
Tobias Harris
76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Nov. 10, 2022
1 / 6ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on November 10, 2022 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Opponent Outlook:
The Hawks (8-4) utilized a 12-0 run to end the third quarter in Thursday’s win over the Sixers, propelling the home team to an 80-66 lead.
In addition to Trae Young’s 26 points in the 104-95 victory, the Hawks received an 18-point, 20-rebound double-double performance from Clint Capela.
Capela scored all 18 of his points in the first three quarters.
Bogdan Bogdanović (right knee injury recovery) remains out.
@Sixers Social:
Quote to Note:
Matisse Thybulle on second-year Sixer Jaden Springer:
“I mean, Jaden…when we came back this summer, he was one of the players that everyone was talking about that got better – noticeably better. His body changed, which is a really big deal for him and the coaches. And then also his skill level got a lot better. He’s such a strong and mobile dude – I think he can be a really great defender in the NBA. I think he’s finding that and learning ways. He’s so young and every day is a new learning opportunity for him, and I think he’s taking advantage of it.”
On assignment with the Blue Coats for their home opener on Thursday night, Springer poured in a G League regular season career-high 28 points with five rebounds, six assists, three steals, and a blocked shot. He shot 9-for-15 from the field, 2-for-6 from 3-point range, and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.