By Jerry Wein
The Sixers’ defense was non-existent for most of the first half and it barely improved in the third quarter.
But the Kings went cold, making just one of their 12 third-quarter 3s after going 11-of-20 from deep in the first 24 minutes.
That set the stage for the fourth, when the Sixers’ defense really ratcheted up a few levels. And that’s been a consistent trend so far this season.
Sixers Performance by Quarter, thanks to The Athletic:
| STAT | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off Rtg | 110.7 | 114.6 | 107.2 | 112.5 |
| Def Rtg | 102.3 | 118.6 | 108.5 | 98.8 |
| Net Rtg | 8.4 | -4 | -1.3 | 13.7 |
? @MatisseThybulle → @SniperShake ? pic.twitter.com/w52rcbU9jt
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 10, 2021
