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Sixers’ Joel Embiid searches for answers: ‘Nothing is going in’

CLEVELAND — Joel Embiid knows something is off. Figuring out how to fix it has been the difficult part. The Sixers center finished with six points and missed all nine of his field-goal attempts in Friday’s 119-95 road loss to…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 9:26 PM
Sixers’ Joel Embiid searches for answers: ‘Nothing is going in’
Key Things to Know
  • Joel Embiid is searching for answers after shooting 0-for-9 in a 119-95 loss to the Cavaliers.
  • Embiid scored just six points in the defeat as Cleveland's defense held him in check.
  • The 76ers center has missed 17 consecutive 3-pointers and is shooting 10.7 percent from deep this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid admitted he is searching for answers after struggling in Friday's 119-95 road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Embiid scored just six points and missed all nine of his field-goal attempts, including two misses from 3-point range, as Evan Mobley and the Cavaliers' defense contained him throughout the game.

Embiid noted that changes in his jumping and hand placement have impacted his shot, alongside missing game reps while managing his workload over the previous two seasons. He is currently shooting 3-of-28 from beyond the arc this season and has missed 17 consecutive 3-point attempts.

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