The Philadelphia 76ers put up a solid effort in their 118-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, trailing by only six heading into the fourth quarter of a game that did not feature Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey,

In the second half, the Sixers showed signs of the team they were supposed to be without Joel Embiid. But their dreadful first half sunk them to 15-24.

George has been named to four All-Defense teams throughout his career as, primarily, the guy who locks up opposing wings. One can understand where he's coming from. Nurse and his 76ers teammates may wish he delivered it a little differently, though.