PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers were on their way to another loss on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Once again missing so many pieces and just playing out the string, the Sixers fell 126-113, but coach Nick Nurse was still fighting for his guys out on the floor.

As the Philadelphia 76ers got prepared for their Thursday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, they planned to be without the one-time All-Star Tyrese Max

However, the spotlight shifted dramatically when 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was ejected from the game after receiving two technical fouls, a situation that sparked much discussion among fans and analysts alike.

Coach Nick Nurse gives the latest on Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey as they move forward with their season.

Unfortunately for Joel Embiid, the 76ers center knows a thing or two about left knee surgeries. Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers even revealed on Thursday that Embiid informed him during their teams’ Feb.

Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first player in NBA history to have 35 points, 17 rebounds and a career-high 20 assists as the Bucks beat the 76ers.

The 76ers will miss the NBA playoffs for the first time in eight years. Nick Nurse, understandably, isn’t happy about it.

Nick Nurse just wanted a body. The Philadelphia 76ers were spiraling into the abyss, their championship hopes unraveling with each new addition to the injury report.

The word “tanking” is now part of the sports lexicon, and bettors are well-versed in this epidemic and fine print as they play a major role in handicapping.