Analysis: Some NBA teams know it's time to shake out of early-season slides — or else Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, second from left, and forward Caleb Martin, right, watch from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, left, talks with official Suyash Mehta (82) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid walks off the court after an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, shakes shakes with Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, right, after an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, second from left, and forward Caleb Martin, right, watch from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)