Without a win in six games, the Toronto Raptors suffered with another fine performance from Joel Embiid. With that, Philadelphia picked up their fifth straight win, while the opponent suffered their sixth straight loss. After the duel, the Sixers star therefore criticized the opponent’s position and accused the franchise of no longer caring about the results.
“When you play against a team like Toronto, they really don’t care. Seems like most of the time the Raptors don’t care about winning.” “They just want to wipe out the other stars, don’t care about anything else.”
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After a good start to the season, the Canadian team was losing confidence and the losing streak seems to have shaken them. The negative results even knocked him out of the direct ranking area for the playoffs🇧🇷 With only 13 wins and 18 losses, they are currently ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference.
With the wrong streak, coach Nick Nurse tries to try new formations to find his team. In the last game, for example, he opted to double up on Embiid, which didn’t seem to work, as the center finished the game with 28 points, 11 rebounds and still provided four assists.
Even if he does not live the best moment, the group remains confident in the recovery. One of the main leaders of the group, Pascal Siakam, clarified that they did not plan to abandon the season.
“I know a lot of people have pressed the quick panic button in this league, but let’s not do that. As long as we’re here, training and working, let’s not panic. We looked at each other, wanting to help each other, not accuse each other. We know we are all in the same boat. Therefore, the solution is to stay united. It doesn’t matter what happens,” said the Cameroonian.
The team’s intentions this season raise questions about the future of its main stars. While Fred VanVleet has already been considered in possible trades, the ball of the moment seems to be OG Anunoby. The 25-year-old has stood out and could be the next to leave Canada.
Moment opposite to Philadelphia
The Sixers, in turn, appear to have finally been found. After a difficult start, living with numerous injuries, the team commanded by Doc Rivers manages, little by little, to assume the main role in the East. Currently, he ranks fifth with 17 wins and 12 losses.
The commander also “earned” good alternatives in the team. Thus, even without the injured Tyresse Maxey, her replacement, De’Anthony Melton, receives recognition within the workforce.
“We are still looking for him. Especially me,” Embiid said of Melton. “I know as long as they keep shooting, whether it’s him, Tobias, PJ Tucler, James Harden, guys coming off the bench, I can trust them. We have to stay alert and have the confidence to keep shooting. Moreover, it is to be hoped that they arrive on the field calibrated. And that’s what Melton did tonight.”
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