Hield Benched, Payne Shines: Sixers' Playoff Rotation Shakeup
As the Philadelphia 76ers battle the New York Knicks in a heated first-round playoff series, an intriguing rotation shakeup has taken center stage. Buddy Hield, the sharpshooter acquired at the trade deadline to provide a much-needed scoring punch, found himself glued to the bench in Game 3. Instead, it was the unlikely hero Cam Payne who seized the spotlight, making a compelling case for more playing time.
Hield’s Struggles and the Loss of a Shooter’s Conscience