The NBA's player participation policy is likely why the Sixers haven't shut down Paul George and/or Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of a full-scale tank yet.

Coach Nick Nurse provides injury updates on Tyrese Maxey and other members of the Philadelphia 76ers after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Tyrese Maxey left with a back contusion midway through the third quarter of Monday night’s 119-102 loss to Portland, a game that the 76ers began with three starters injured. Anfernee Simons scored 34 points,

Anfernee Simons scored 34 points and Shaedon Sharpe and Donovan Clingan each posted a double-double as the Portland Trail Blazers continued their strong road trip with a 119-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-102 on Monday night. Simons shot 13 for 26, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc.

The Portland Trail Blazers shook off the disappointment of Sunday’s overtime loss at Cleveland to earn a solid 119-102 victory Monday night at the Philadelphia 76ers. One couldn’t have blamed the Blazers had they experienced a hangover after blowing an 18-point lead Sunday to lose 133-129 at the Cavaliers,