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NBA Fans Shocked by 76ers' Dreadful Start After Another Loss vs Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers came up short against the Miami Heat on Monday.

Justin Grasso

Nov 18, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives to the basket against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Nov 18, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives to the basket against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Down South Beach, the Philadelphia 76ers were happy to hear the veteran center Joel Embiid could play after initially getting downgraded to doubtful against the Miami Heat on Monday night.

Sitting at 2-10 in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers sure could use the boost.

Embiid ended up playing, and the Sixers started Monday’s game off on the right foot. Early on in the first half, the Sixers led by nearly 20 points. Going into halftime, a once-comfortable lead was nearly gone. The Sixers were up by three at the intermission.

In the third quarter, the Heat flipped the script. By outscoring the Sixers 35-16, Miami gained a lead by over 15 points. Going into the fourth quarter, the Sixers trailed 88-72.

At that point, the Sixers lost all of the momentum. They ended up falling short with a 106-89 loss. While a 20-point scoring performance from the rookie Jared McCain once again looked great for the Sixers’ draft decision that happened back in June, everything else looked questionable at best.

Paul George wrapped up the game with just 18 points in 32 minutes. He missed all but one of his seven shots from three. Caleb Martin and Kyle Lowry’s return to Miami ended with them combining for 12 points. All of that production came from Martin, as Lowry went scoreless.

As for the ill Joel Embiid, he had another quiet outing. Making five of his 11 shots from the field and failing to register a single free throw, Embiid accounted for 11 points.

With that loss, the Sixers dropped to 2-11 on the season. With each loss, comes even more shock from NBA fans, who believed after a productive offseason, the Sixers would pose a true threat in the Eastern Conference.

NBA Fans React to the Sixers’ Loss vs Miami Heat

@BricksCenter: The 76ers are imploding right before us 😭🕊️

@Bantonappp: Raptors missing half their team have a better record than Embiid led 76ers

@LegionHoops: The 76ers are now 2-11 on the season. They are tied with the Wizards for the WORST record in the NBA 😳

@lucarosano3: Man the Raptors might actually have to worry about the 76ers in this tankathon

@DraftDeeper: I'm at a loss for describing how this 76ers situation gets better. Joel Embiid is barbeque chicken in that deep drop right now, guys like Oubre aren't stepping up, lack of size on the glass. There just isn't enough defensive support even if Maxey, McCain, and George are ++ on OFF

@kingtisemedia: 76ers really 2-10 dude lol

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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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