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Sixers head back to drawing board to correct poor rebounding, defensive struggles: ‘That’s all we drilled’

Coach Doc Rivers said the Sixers had focused on keeping the ball out of the paint during their two practice days between Monday’s loss in Houston and Friday’s matchup against the Lakers.

Sixers forward P.J. Tucker and center Joel Embiid battle for a rebound with San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl in the first half of a game at the Wells Fargo Center.
Sixers forward P.J. Tucker and center Joel Embiid battle for a rebound with San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl in the first half of a game at the Wells Fargo Center.Read moreHeather Khalifa / Staff Photographer