The Philadelphia 76ers' struggles in the third quarter have persisted, with coach Nick Nurse attempting to adjust his lineup. For the third game in a row, the team's efforts were thwarted by a dismal showing out of halftime.
Nurse has employed a different starting unit at the beginning of each half, as seen in previous games against the Los Angeles Clippers and in Detroit. The latest experiment, which involves starting Quentin Grimes over Justin Edwards, appears to have backfired.
The initial plan, according to Nurse, was to utilize Grimes' scoring prowess while minimizing his minutes before halftime. However, it seems this approach did not yield desired results on Wednesday, as the Raptors dominated out of halftime and ultimately secured a 121-112 victory.
Nurse's reliance on Grimes appears to be central to his adjustment strategy, with some analysts questioning whether starting the center is an effective way to incorporate him into the starting lineup. As seen in previous outings, Nurse has emphasized the importance of Grimes' scoring prowess off the bench, and it remains unclear how this will impact the team's overall performance.
The Sixers' struggles in the third quarter have been attributed, in part, to poor offensive cohesion and significant turnover issues. Tyrese Maxey, despite struggling during the second half, appeared to be the only player capable of salvaging the team from a dismal showing out of halftime.
In an effort to revamp his lineup, Nurse has continued to make adjustments, with some analysts speculating that Grimes will likely remain on the bench at the start of games moving forward. However, it remains to be seen whether this approach will yield better results for the 76ers in the long term.
Nurse has employed a different starting unit at the beginning of each half, as seen in previous games against the Los Angeles Clippers and in Detroit. The latest experiment, which involves starting Quentin Grimes over Justin Edwards, appears to have backfired.
The initial plan, according to Nurse, was to utilize Grimes' scoring prowess while minimizing his minutes before halftime. However, it seems this approach did not yield desired results on Wednesday, as the Raptors dominated out of halftime and ultimately secured a 121-112 victory.
Nurse's reliance on Grimes appears to be central to his adjustment strategy, with some analysts questioning whether starting the center is an effective way to incorporate him into the starting lineup. As seen in previous outings, Nurse has emphasized the importance of Grimes' scoring prowess off the bench, and it remains unclear how this will impact the team's overall performance.
The Sixers' struggles in the third quarter have been attributed, in part, to poor offensive cohesion and significant turnover issues. Tyrese Maxey, despite struggling during the second half, appeared to be the only player capable of salvaging the team from a dismal showing out of halftime.
In an effort to revamp his lineup, Nurse has continued to make adjustments, with some analysts speculating that Grimes will likely remain on the bench at the start of games moving forward. However, it remains to be seen whether this approach will yield better results for the 76ers in the long term.