2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer Standings:
Tyrese Maxey – 17
VJ Edgecombe – 5
Paul George – 5
Joel Embiid – 3
Andre Drummond – 2
Dominic Barlow – 1
Adem Bona – 1
Justin Edwards – 1
Quentin Grimes – 1
Jared McCain – 1
Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1
Trendon Watford – 1
15 – 1 list location
The Sixers dropped their second straight game to the Cavaliers on Friday, blowing an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter.
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It was the second tough night in a row for the starting backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, who combined for just 32 points. Cleveland’s second-year wing Jaylon Tyson tallied a career-high 39 points, missing just four shots on 17 attempts.
This caused the Sixers to play Embiid for most of the game offensively, which led to negative results in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers’ relentless rim pressure in the final frame exposed Embiid’s physical limitations, and put them back in the game with a game-winning chance in the final seconds.
Lonzo Ball intercepted the ball with eight seconds left, handed it off to a fired-up Tyson who drove the baseline and dropped a perfect pass to Evan Mobley for an easy layup. With no time left and only a few seconds remaining, the Sixers were forced to pick up Maxey at the last second, who missed right.
Let’s get to Bell Ringer, and forget about this two-game episode that ever existed.
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Joel Embiid: 33 points, 10-of-22 FG, 11-of-12 FT, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
Embiid was the only one who upset the Sixers on Friday, as the Cavs continued to force a strong defense on the Sixers guard. He entered the hole the morning after his first shot, and began to assemble his offensive attack.
His free throw line jumper also appears to be in pristine condition as he continues to find his touch in the middle. He had a few possessions carrying Mobley with electric dribbles, getting to his fade and rim with ease.
He consistently drew fouls whether it was Mobley or Jarrett Allen on him, slowing the game down to suit his style of play. He came out strong offensively in the second half, scoring the most points of the team in the third. It would start to get more intense in the fourth, as a lot was being asked about him at the end. He had the speed to chase Hunter, but other than that, he was considered long-term with a consistent attack on the rim.
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Adem Bona: 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
There are two highlight moments in Bona’s performance. The first came in the second quarter when, with 30 seconds left, Bona threw down a dunk, defended Mobley in the zone, blocked Tyson’s layup, and blocked Tyrese Proctor’s layup on the ensuing possession.
The second moment came in the fourth quarter, when he lost one of his shoes, and played almost five straight games as if everything was normal.
Honorable mentions: Tyrese Maxey (9 assists, 5 rebounds), Quentin Grimes (7 rebounds)
Both received honorable mentions for their team-leading stats, despite both having poor shooting nights.
