Joel Embiid remained on the 76ers’ bench with Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on the line because Guerschon Yabusele was a more impactful option. The event was likely an embarrassing moment for the 7-foot-2 center who was the NBA’s most dominant player the past two seasons.

The Sixers received 31 points and five assists from Tyrese Maxey while Joel Embiid had 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, and Paul George had 15 points and seven rebounds. Quentin Grimes added 16 points and seven rebounds while Kelly Oubre Jr. had 14 and five rebounds. Here are the player grades after another loss:

The Sixers lost to the Nets on their home floor on Saturday, 105-103, giving the team sole possession of the sixth slot in the draft lottery at the conclusion of their season series with Brooklyn. Nets center Nic Claxton put back a missed shot as the clock expired.