Paul George scored 17 points to lead the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 16 apiece. The Sixers have lost six straight and eight of nine, falling a season-worst 15 games under .500.

The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the NBA’s biggest disappointments as the All-Star break arrived. It’s hard to imagine something better awaiting them in their final 28 games. Nonetheless, Tyrese Maxey and the team are working to flip the script and improve on its 20-34 record.

With so much money invest in their star trio, the Philadelphia 76ers are a team that needs to operate well in the margins. Based on what they've seen from one young player thus far, they might have stumbled upon a rotation piece at a very team-friendly price.