With Sixers’ stars ‘finally’ all available, Nurse talks starting lineup, roles

Philadelphia: So, the Sixers are finally getting their stars back on the court! Coach Nick Nurse is buzzing about the lineup now that Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are all available. They had a solid practice, and Embiid even showed off some impressive moves during one-on-one games.

After a great game against the Bulls, where Embiid scored 31 points, it looks like he’s feeling good despite some past knee issues. Nurse is optimistic, saying they’re taking it one day at a time. The team has been on a bit of a roll lately, winning four out of their last five games.

It’s exciting because this trio of Embiid, Maxey, and George finally got to play together for a full game. Nurse thinks they can really grow as a team now that they’re all on the same page. He’s been experimenting with the starting lineup, trying to find the best fit for everyone.

In the last game, Nurse started with some different players alongside the stars but switched things up in the second half. Rookie Jared McCain had a solid performance, and Nurse sees him as a potential energy scorer off the bench. He’s still figuring out how to best use McCain, but it sounds like he’s impressed so far.

Nurse hinted that he might keep changing the starting lineup based on how the game is going. He’s all about finding the right mix, especially with the NBA Cup knockout rounds coming up. Caleb Martin has been dealing with some injuries but is still pushing through, and Nurse believes he’ll get back to his best soon.

With a few days off to recover, the team is looking forward to their next game against the Pacers. KJ Martin mentioned how nice it was to have some time to rest and get treatment. It sounds like the Sixers are gearing up for a strong finish to the season!