Tag: 76ers
Instant Observations: Sixers Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Nets Behind Strong Maxey Performance
/ | Leave a CommentIt was not their best effort, but the Philadelphia 76ers battled through to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-84. They hold a commanding 2-0 series lead.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Begin Postseason With Dominant Win Over Nets in Game 1
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers handled everything the Brooklyn Nets threw at them. Behind a new franchise playoff record 21 3-pointers, the Sixers beat the Nets 121-101 in Game 1.
Read more »Sixers-Nets First Round Preview: Things to Watch, X-Factor, Prediction
| Leave a CommentA preview, including things to watch and more, of the first round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets
Read more »Is This the Year the Sixers Break Through Their Past Postseason Struggles?
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers have consistently been one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference over the last few seasons. However, each year they fell short in the postseason, failing to get past the second round of the playoffs. Will this season be different or are they doomed to repeat another early playoff exit?
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Get Blown Out in Meaningless Game Against Heat
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, in a game that meant nothing to them, were blown out by the Miami Heat. There are two games remaining in the regular season.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Defeat Celtics Behind 52 Points From Embiid
/ | Leave a CommentJoel Embiid put together an MVP-caliber performance, scoring 52 points to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-101 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Overcome Slow Start to Defeat Mavericks in Harden’s Return to Lineup
/ | Leave a CommentJames Harden returned from a four-game absence. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-108.
Read more »Instant Observations: Another Dominant Embiid Performance Not Enough as Shorthanded Sixers Fall to Warriors
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid dropped 46 points, but it was ultimately not enough to power the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers to the win over the Golden State Warriors.
Read more »As Sixers Enter Grueling Final Stretch, Managing Embiid and Harden Should Be Top Priority
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers’ focus heading into the final few weeks of the regular season should be clear: Getting Embiid and Harden fully healthy
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Begin Road Trip With Win Over Bulls Despite Embiid Missing Second Half
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a 116-91 win over the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid did not play in the second half, but dominated things beforehand.
Read more »Instant Observations: Embiid, Harris Help Sixers Roll Past Hornets, Extend Winning Streak to Seven Games
/ | Leave a CommentJoel Embiid dominated, Tobias Harris broke out of his slump and the Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a 121-82 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Read more »Instant Observations: Embiid’s Herculean Effort Enough to Give Sixers Big Win Over Cavaliers
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-109 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The win carries big implications in the standings.
Read more »Embiid’s Mid-Range Dominance Is at Core of Sixers Success This Season
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid is in the midst of yet another MVP-caliber season. He is averaging a league-leading 33.4 points per game,…
Read more »Instant Observations: Embiid, Harden Help Sixers Glide to Win Over Wizards
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid and James Harden led the Philadelphia 76ers to an easy 112-93 win over the Washington Wizards.
Read more »Instant Observations: Embiid Leads Sixers’ Comeback Effort Against Trail Blazers
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid’s 39 points led the way in the Philadelphia 76ers’ comeback 120-119 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Defeat Pacers in Defense-Optional Shootout
/ | Leave a CommentIn a game filled with offense, the Philadelphia 76ers came out on top. They defeated the Indiana Pacers 147-143 behind 42 points from Joel Embiid.
Read more »Harden’s Vintage Performance Powers Sixers to Win Over Bucks, Raises Ceiling Rest of Season
/ | Leave a CommentJames Harden’s vintage performance against the Bucks proved to be just another chapter of his resurgent season. His play raises the Sixers’ ceiling.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Downed by Hot Shooting Mavericks
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers played brutal defensively and the Dallas Mavericks shot the lights out. The Sixers fell to the Mavs 133-126.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Lose to Heat in Another Close One
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers lost another close game, 101-99, to the Miami Heat. They were hampered by a poor start and sloppy offense.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Fall to Celtics in Heartbreaking Fashion
| Leave a CommentJayson Tatum’s 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds was enough to push the Boston Celtics to a 110-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Read more »Report: Sixers ‘Have Inquired’ About Free Agent Wing Will Barton
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers reportedly inquired about free agent wing Will Barton. He is an intriguing player, but does he fit with the rest of the roster?
Read more »Report: Free Agent Kevin Love Plans to Talk to Sixers Before Making Decision on Where to Sign
/ | Leave a CommentA report by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN ties the Philadelphia 76ers to free agent Kevin Love. However, is there a fit for him on the Sixers?
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Survive Against Cavs in Final Game Before All-Star Break
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers squeaked by with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 118-112, nearly blowing a 28-point lead before pulling it out.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Pull Away in Second Half, Defeat Rockets Behind Big Nights from Harden, Maxey
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, behind big games from James Harden and Tyrese Maxey, defeated the Houston Rockets 123-104.
Read more »Report: Sixers Sign Center Dewayne Dedmon
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers addressed the backup center problem, albeit likely in an unsuccessful manner, by signing veteran Dewayne Dedmon.
Read more »McDaniels Trade a Positive Step, but Sixers Still Have Work to Do
/ | Leave a CommentThe acquisition of Jalen McDaniels will provide a boost to the Sixers second unit. However, they come away from the trade deadline with more work to do.
Read more »Sixers Send Thybulle to Portland, Acquire McDaniels from Charlotte in 3-Team Trade
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers traded two-time Second Team All-Defense Matisse Thybulle to Portland as part of a 3-team trade sending Jalen McDaniels to Philly.
Read more »Should the Sixers Trade Matisse Thybulle at Thursday’s Trade Deadline?
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers have a decision to make regarding Matisse Thybulle heading into Thursday’s trade deadline.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Cough Up 20-Point Lead in Disappointing Loss to Knicks
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers squandered an early 20-point lead, falling to the New York Knicks 108-97. Joel Embiid finished with 31 points and 14 rebounds.
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