Paul George’s second-half flurry was not enough in the Sixers’ loss to the Magic, with the star wing fouling out and leaving it to Tyrese Maxey to close the game. George finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists before he watched from the sideline while Paolo Banchero closed the game out.

The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses another dispiriting loss for Philadelphia, and Nick Nurse’s role in their ineptitude.

In their three-game homestand finale, the Philadelphia 76ers (15-21) fall to the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-115. The Pelicans (8-31) led at the end of each of the first three frames thanks to a balanced team effort that was guided by veteran guard CJ McCollum's 18 points in the opening quarter. McCollum was amazing, finishing with a game-high 38.

Tyrese Maxey had a nice overall game for the Sixers finishing with 30 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, but it wasn't enough to get the win for the home team. Paul George was in foul trouble in the first half with three personals that forced him to the bench -- George ended the night with 25, a game-high 11 rebounds and five assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 and seven boards. Philadelphia will head to Orlando on Sunday for a matchup with the Magic.

The PHLY Sixers crew reacts to a frustrating defeat that ends the homestand with a 1-2 record.

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) are back in the win column after a nail-biting win over the Washington Wizards (6-29) on Wednesday night, 109-103. Guerschon Yabusele started at center and had the game-saving block for the 76ers with under 20 seconds to play and continues to show his value to the team, also knocking down five 3s en route to 21 points, and collecting eight rebounds. After shooting just 3-13 from the field and 1-10 from beyond in the first half for eight points, Tyrese Maxey dropped 14 in the third quarter and finished with a game-high 29 on the night. Maxey also handed out a team-high seven assists.

Kelly Oubre Jr. added 15 points, four boards, four assists and two steals. Eric Gordon got the start in the backcourt with Maxey and went 3 for 5 from long distance for 15 points overall. Washington's Jared Butler came off the bench to net a team-high 26 in the loss, Corey Kispert poured in 23.

The PHLY Sixers crew breaks down the win for the 76ers in a game that shouldn't have been that close.