Thunder Embarrass Sixers With Easy Win As Joel Embiid And Others Sit

A Disaster in Philadelphia

The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, dismantling them 133-93 in a game that was never close. The Sixers were without star center Joel Embiid, as well as Tyrese Maxey, James Harden, and Tobias Harris, all due to injuries. The Thunder took full advantage of Philadelphia's depleted lineup, leading by as many as 40 points in the second half.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for Oklahoma City with 37 points, while Josh Giddey added 20 points and 10 assists. The Thunder shot 53.8% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range, while the Sixers shot just 38.2% from the field and 27.3% from three. Philadelphia also committed 20 turnovers, which led to 30 points for Oklahoma City.

The loss is a major setback for the Sixers, who are now 3-8 in their last 11 games. The Thunder, on the other hand, have won four of their last five games and are now 7-7 on the season. The two teams will meet again in Oklahoma City on December 10th.

Key Takeaways

There are a few key takeaways from Tuesday night's game:

• The Thunder are a legitimate threat. Even without their best player, the Thunder were able to dominate the Sixers, one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. This shows that Oklahoma City is a team to be reckoned with this season.
• The Sixers are in trouble. Without Embiid, Maxey, Harden, and Harris, the Sixers are a shell of themselves. They have lost eight of their last 11 games and are now in danger of falling out of the playoff race.
• Injuries are a major factor in the NBA. The Sixers are just one example of how injuries can derail a team's season. The Thunder have also been hit hard by injuries, and they have struggled to maintain consistency as a result.

Going Forward

It will be interesting to see how both of these teams respond to Tuesday night's game. The Thunder have a chance to make a statement with a win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The Sixers, on the other hand, will need to find a way to win without their star players. They have a tough matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

The NBA is a long season, and there is still plenty of time for both of these teams to turn things around. However, Tuesday night's game showed that both teams have some work to do.