The Nets handed the Joel Embiid- and Tyrese Maxey-less Sixers their fifth consecutive defeat on Wednesday night. In a long list of discouraging Sixers performances this season, this one ranks high on the list -- with one player's brutal showing standing out among many. Here is what stood out from the Sixers' horrid 100-96 loss in Brooklyn:

Paul George scored just two points as the Sixers went into the break with another abysmal loss to the Nets. Well, anyone trying to command a tank will be happy with this result.

George's numbers have been down across the board after a terrific final season with the Los Angeles Clippers. He shot 47.1% from the floor in 2023-24 and is down to 42.6% with the