Sixers' head coach Nick Nurse kept it real when discussing Tyrese Maxey's ability to pick up the slack during Joel Embiid's injury absence.

The Sixers had their chances without Joel Embiid in Sunday's 114-98 loss to the Boston Celtics, but were unable to overcome the absence of their best player. The Celtics won the rebounding battle 59-37 and had 30 second-chance points and the Sixers were unable to make enough shots without Embiid on the floor.

The Philadelphia 76ers were BLOWN OFF THE BOARDS as the Boston Celtics come out on top 114-98. Author: khou.com