76ers struggle with rebounding; Nick Nurse seeks solutions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 2:11 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

76ers struggle with rebounding; Nick Nurse seeks solutions
Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers have faced significant rebounding challenges, being outrebounded 54-37 in their recent game against the Detroit Pistons. Coach Nick Nurse emphasized the need for collective effort due to injuries impacting team size, with key players like Joel Embiid sidelined. The Sixers have been outrebounded 215-166 this season, raising concern as they search for ways to improve. Despite current struggles, Tyrese Maxey and Keith Pompey remain optimistic about the potential for improvement and increased effort from players. They believe that enhancing rebounding can address their early-season difficulties as the team moves forward.

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  • •76ers lost to Pistons 54-37 on the boards
  • •Team is 3-1 but struggles with rebounding
  • •Nurse points to injuries affecting lineup
  • •Embiid and others out; Maxey calls for effort
  • •Team believes rebounding can improve with health
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  • 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers' rebounding struggles have Nick Nurse searching for answers
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The Sixers have been dominated on the glass through four games, leaving Nick Nurse searching for answers as injuries take their toll.

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