Paul George scored zero points on three shots in the Philadelphia 76ers' first half against the Brooklyn Nets — all without Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey.

Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse felt the team was playing better with Guerschon Yabusele on the court instead of Embiid.

The Sixers suffered a seventh straight defeat Saturday night at Wells Fargo, losing to the Nets at the buzzer.

George's lack of effort or urgency in pursuing the miss allowed Nic Claxton to tip in the carom for the game-winning basket and the latest lowlight in a horribly disappointing season for the Sixers.

Nic Claxton’s buzzer-beating put-back gave Brooklyn a 105-103 victory and Philly its seventh straight defeat. Tyrese Maxey , Quentin Grimes, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul George closed the game with ...

Coach Nick Nurse said he benched Embiid in the fourth simply because the lineup on the court — that included big man Guerschon Yabusele — was playing well in the quarter. “They had a good ...