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76ers got exposed for a bad habit that will doom them if left unfixed

The 76ers got a much-needed reminder from the Cavaliers that their tendency to start slow will be their downfall.

By Nicolas Kyle Pring · The Sixer Sense

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:03 PM

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Nicolas Kyle Pring argues Philadelphia's recurring slow starts were exposed as unsustainable during their loss to Cleveland.
Cleveland handed the 76ers their second loss after building a double-digit lead in the opening quarter.
The 76ers currently hold the third-worst net rating in the NBA during first quarters.

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Writer Nicolas Kyle Pring argues that the Philadelphia 76ers were exposed by the Cleveland Cavaliers for their chronic habit of suffering slow starts in games. After entering the matchup with an 8-1 record, Philadelphia suffered its second defeat of the season as Cleveland opened a double-digit lead in the first quarter that the 76ers could not overcome.

The article highlights that Philadelphia holds the third-worst first-quarter net rating in the NBA despite a star-studded lineup featuring Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James. Pring emphasizes that relying on comeback rallies while struggling with perimeter shooting is an unsustainable strategy against contending teams.

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