Without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey available, the Sixers were paced by 30 points apiece from Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes. George made one of his seven shots on the night.

Paul George scored just two points as the Sixers went into the break with another abysmal loss to the Nets. Well, anyone trying to command a tank will be happy with this result.

The Nets handed the Joel Embiid- and Tyrese Maxey-less Sixers their fifth consecutive defeat on Wednesday night. In a long list of discouraging Sixers performances this season, this one ranks high on the list -- with one player's brutal showing standing out among many. Here is what stood out from the Sixers' horrid 100-96 loss in Brooklyn:

NEW YORK -- After the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, the focus was squarely on Paul George. With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sidelined due to injury, the Sixers were leaning on George to get the job done and lead the offense and it was tough sledding for him.