When Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George play for the Sixers, they’re 0-4 this season. Why are they struggling so badly? What will it take to get Jared McCain going? The PHLY Sixers podcast answers your year-end mailbag questions!

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After Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers trailed by just two points at halftime -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder turned it up in the second half to put the game out of reach for a 129-104 OKC win. VJ Edgecombe struggled in the loss, shooting just 3-16 from the floor as the Sixers dropped their third straight and second of the road trip. The PHLY Sixers break down the lopsided defeat.

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Despite another great offensive performance from Joel Embiid, the Sixers went cold down the stretch, with Chicago ending the game on a 10-0 run to pull away. The Sixers scored just 17 points in the fourth quarter, with off shooting nights from VJ Edgecombe (4-13, 0-5 from 3), Paul George (just 1-6 inside the arc) and Tyrese Maxey, who also struggled inside, missing nine of his 13 looks inside of the 3-point line. As a team, the Sixers shot just 38% from the field and 11-39 from 3-point range. The Bulls were led by their bench, outscoring the Sixers’ subs 59-12, with Zach Collins (15), Tre Jones (15) and Jalen Smith (12) leading the way.

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Tyrese Maxey had one of his worst shooting nights of the season, resulting in the Philadelphia 76ers' 114-106 loss to Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets. Maxey shot an uncharacteristic 3-14 from the floor for 13 points -- with no made threes on four attempts, while Joel Embiid returned to pace the Sixers in scoring with 27. Porter Jr. led all scorers with 28 points and a game-high five made 3s; rookie Egor Demin added 20 for the Nets. Paul George, Jared McCain, Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon all posted in double figures for Philadelphia in defeat. The PHLY Sixers team breaks down the loss.

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The backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined for 64 points, pushing the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-114 win over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. Maxey scored 16 of his game-high 38 in the fourth to help the Sixers come back to win their 16th game of the season. Dominick Barlow had a 76ers best 21 points, while Jared McCain, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona played huge roles in the victory over Anthony Davis, Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson and Co. The PHLY Sixers breakdown Philadelphia's second win in a row.

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Tyrese Maxey looked fantastic in his return and VJ Edgecombe continues to show growth right before our eyes as the Sixers pick up the huge win over the New York Knicks, 116-107. Maxey, Edgecombe and Co. outlasted Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Mitchell Robinson in the 76ers' impressive win. Jared McCain found his shooting touch with Andre Drummond and Dominick Barlow tremendous in their roles. Paul George had an off-scoring night, going 2-10 from the floor. The PHLY Sixers react to one of the best wins of the season.

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After missing the last two games, Tyrese Maxey looks to be back for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. No such luck for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford, as they have only progressed to individual workouts. Will the two wings be back later than expected? Plus, New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Cup thoughts. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses the health updates and more.

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How would you rate Tyrese Maxey and Co. at the quarter mark of the season? Do you have more or less faith in Joel Embiid contributing the rest of the way? Is a healthy Paul George the difference? Has Nick Nurse earned your trust? Are Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon actually more positive than negative? The PHLY Sixers podcast bring back the stock report!

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As the NBA trade deadline comes into focus, what does the future look like for Jared McCain and Kelly Oubre Jr. in a Sixers uniform? How will Joel Embiid and Paul George's recent play impact Tyrese Maxey? How will the 76ers handle Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker's minutes/games played going forward? With their 14-11 record, how much have your expectations changed? A Mailbag Monday with the PHLY Sixers crew.

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Paul George goes off for a personal Sixers career-high 35 points, but it wasn't enough as the 76ers lose another nail-biter to the Atlanta Hawks 120-117. Philadelphia had a chance on the final possession to tie the game and force overtime, but Quentin Grimes' three-pointer fell short, resulting in a second consecutive loss to the Hawks. VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid put together solid outings for the Sixers -- while Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu did the same in the win for the Atlanta. The PHLY Sixers crew reacts on the postgame show.

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