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.

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)


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MIAMI — There's a lot of basketball left to be played in this NBA season. But for some teams, the pressure might be starting to mount and the Philadelphia 76ers might be atop that list. The 76ers are 2-11 and had an hourlong team meeting after their latest loss Monday night in Miami. There's plenty of time for a turnaround, but the longer some slow-starting teams wait, the more trouble they'll be in.

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