The 76ers Are Fighting The Injury Bugš
With both of our staring guards being out, Shake Milton and De'Anthony Melton have had to step up in big ways and they have. SHAKE MILTONš§: With the absence of both, we have seen the versatile play from both guards in every aspect of the game. With Shake, we have seen him turn into a great scorer, passer, and rebounder. In his most recent game, he got his very first double-double, and was one rebound away from a triple-double. During this time span, Shake has been averaging, 22 Points, 7 Rebounds, and 7 assists, he stepping up more than we could have imagined.ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has suffered right foot tendon strain and is expected to miss a month. pic.twitter.com/LHEIucfbFj
ā Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 3, 2022
De'Anthony Melton: With De'Anthony Melton having to step up in Tyrese Maxey's absence, he has made the most of it. Melton is becoming an elite defender and an elite scorer at the same time. Over the past 4 games, Melton is shooting 42% from three while averaging 19 Points, 4.3 assists, and 5 rebounds. This great stat line is backed up by amazing defense on the other side of the ball. Melton is 2nd in the league in steals per game and is also 2nd in deflections per game. Having this defense is amazing, especially when your starters come back to the court.Shake Milton since starting:
ā StatMuse (@statmuse) November 26, 2022
22.3 PPG
7.0 RPG
6.5 APG
57/53/93%
in 4 games. pic.twitter.com/cLL8FbTcii
PAUL REEDš: While Paul Reed might not be a name that most NBA fans know, Reed is establishing himself as a great backup to Joel Embiid after getting all of these starting minutes. He is one of the most unique players in the league because he might not have the best stat line, but his impact on the game is huge. His aggressive playstyle, rebounding, and defense are a huge part of the reason why he has been so good over the past 5 games.In the last 5 games, DeāAnthony Melton is averaging:
ā Trust The Luv (@trustdaluv) November 26, 2022
17 points
3.2(!!!!) steals
4.6 assists
5.2 rebounds
Heās also shooting 46%(!!!!!!!!!) from 3 in a touch over 8 attempts per game. Absolute gem for this Sixers squad. pic.twitter.com/y0Z6xKNUZh
GEORGES NIANGš: Georges Niang, while still coming off the bench, has been one of the most important players over the past 5 games. With his elite three-point shooting and elite trash-talking, he is a player everyone can get behind. In the past 5 games, he is shooting 46% from three, adding a huge weapon to our offense. Along with the shooting, his trash-talking is second to none, being one of the best in the league.Paul Reed ranks:
ā Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) November 27, 2022
1st in the NBA in fouls per 36 (7.6)
1st in NBA in steals per 36 (3.9)
3rd in NBA in deflections per 36 (5.3)
8th in NBA in screen assists per 36 (6)
20th in NBA in blocks per 36 (2.0)
One of the more unique players across the league but the impact is there
While our starters have been out, our bench has stepped up to another level, giving them some really good minutes to get ready for the postseason. Hopefully out starters will be back soon and the 76ers will be better than ever.Georges Niang last 5 games:
ā Sixers Cave dweller fan #82 (@MaxeyIsHim0) November 26, 2022
14.4 PPG
46 3p%
22 MPG
+19
The minivan is cruising! pic.twitter.com/RU9SiSwyQK