Sixers Eliminated from NBA Cup After Disappointing Run

The Philadelphia 76ers have been officially eliminated from the 2025 NBA Cup following their loss to the Orlando Magic on November 14, 2023. This defeat marks the third consecutive year the Sixers will not advance to the Knockout Rounds of the in-season tournament, a disappointing trend for the franchise.

Head coach Nick Nurse, who has experience in overseas leagues with similar competition formats, expressed his frustration with the team's performance in the tournament. He stated, 'I don't know what to say about the cup, because we sure haven't played very well in it.' Nurse emphasized his belief in the tournament's value, stating it adds 'spice' to the regular season and expressed hope that the team would perform better.

The Sixers will now focus on regrouping as they prepare for their remaining regular-season games. Despite this setback, they are still scheduled to play two additional games in early December against teams that also did not advance in the tournament.

These games are necessary to bring their total to the standard 82-game season, as the first two games of the Knockout Rounds counted as regular-season contests. The 76ers' inability to compete in the Knockout Rounds raises significant questions about their performance and future strategies as they move forward in the season.

The NBA Cup elimination is a critical juncture for the team and could signal a need for evaluation and adjustments in both player performance and coaching strategies as they aim to regain momentum in the league.

The Sixers' fanbase will be looking for answers and improvements as the team shifts its focus back to the regular season following this disappointing chapter in their campaign.