Have Philadelphia 76ers Bubble Players Turned The Corner?

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Nov 21, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (11) looses controls of the ball in front of Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Cold Front, and Mild Sauce

December 2016 found the team converting to a very mild “Sauce”. Averaging 33 minutes per game, he is scoring 6.5 points per game, rebounding 2.5, assisting 2.8, blocking 1.0, and nabbing .3 steals per game. But his accuracy has gone icy cold – only scoring 20.6 percent from the floor and 16.7 percent from three point range.

Memphis forces turnover. Brown shouting at team not to foul, but Stauskas does. Down 94-91 with 31 secs to go
— Bob Cooney (@BobCooney76) December 7, 2016

It’s enough to frustrate head coach Brett Brown. Particularly as Brown has begun to give Nik Stauskas starts at the small forward position as well.

Stauskas to start at SF in place of Covington. Brown likes the matchup with the Celtics perimeter defense.
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) December 3, 2016

It’s as though the gold-touch of Midas has infected the Philadelphia 76ers in an opposite manner. Whether its Robert Covington, or Nik Stauskas, the small forward position seems to be a position where the Philadelphia 76ers truly struggle for consistent play. But what about Hollis Thompson?