Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers address their shortcomings in a tough loss to the New York Knicks on the road.

As the Philadelphia 76ers' trying season continues, could it spell the end of head coach Nick Nurse's run with the team? Health concerns with 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have added to the issues plaguing Philadephia from emerging into playoff contention.

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela

The Nets come into this game following a 100-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb. 12 in which Brooklyn continued to go back-and-forth with a 76ers team that was missing Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey due to injuries.

The Philadelphia 76ers are having one of their most underwhelming seasons after a promising offseason. With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey entering another season together, along with the addition of Paul George,

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey is helped off the court after an injury during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, March 3, 2025,

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to face an onslaught on injuries throughout the 2024-25 season. Joel Embiid is sidelined the rest of the way and plenty of other players are banged up, leaving them in a rough state as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on the second night of a back-to-back.

As the Philadelphia 76ers continue their 2024-25 season without Joel Embiid, they are also monitoring Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. Both of the Sixers’ other stars remain banged up as they head into a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Tyrese Maxey is gritting through a right finger sprain as the Philadelphia 76ers try to keep their season afloat. At this point, though, letting Maxey rest is the best way to go. Maxey worked on shooting with just three fingers so that he could keep playing and help the Sixers stay competitive.

The NBA's player participation policy is likely why the Sixers haven't shut down Paul George and/or Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of a full-scale tank yet.