Paul George scored zero points on three shots in the Philadelphia 76ers' first half against the Brooklyn Nets — all without Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey.

The Nets sent waves of defenders toward him in order to get the ball out of his hand, and they deserve credit for their effort, but it seemed as if George was hesitant at times. "I think he had a couple of opportunities there,

Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse felt the team was playing better with Guerschon Yabusele on the court instead of Embiid.

George was out-hustled for the rebound, failing to jump or even raise his arms in pursuit of the ball. The lack of effort cost the Sixers a potential win and dropped their record to 20-26, the fourth-worst in the Eastern Conference.