Nick Nurse defends bold decision to play Joel Embiid longer in crucial fourth quarter

Nick Nurse defends bold decision to play Joel Embiid longer in crucial fourth quarter

Nick Nurse justifies extended minutes for Joel Embiid in pivotal fourth quarter In a high-stakes moment during the game, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse made a calculated decision that raised eyebrows: he kept superstar Joel Embiid on the court for an extended stretch in the fourth quarter. This choice proved to be a critical factor in the outcome of the match, and Nurse took the opportunity to explain his rationale behind the move. A c…

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Nets, Noah Clowney

File photo 76ers Joel Embiid finally got a late game runway again. It just did not end in a win. Embiid returned for the final 7 minutes and 30 seconds of Friday’s 109-108 loss to Boston even though he entered the night with a 20 minute cap. The Sixers are easing him back into his rhythm and conditioning after missing so much time since February. And it showed. Offensively it was disjointed. The timing was not all there. But this is what ramp up…