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Report: Sixers List Embiid as Out, but Return Still Possible Heading Into Crucial Game 3
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers listed Joel Embiid as out for Game 3 as of Thursday night. However, his return in Game 3 is still possible.
Read more »3 Observations: Maxey’s Big Second Half Not Enough as Sixers Fall Behind 2-0 in Series
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 2 to the Miami Heat 119-103. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »Sixers Need More From Harden in Game 2. Is He Capable of Stepping up to the Moment?
| Leave a CommentBy Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff Writer This was James Harden's time to step up and shine. Joel Embiid,…
Read more »Doc Rivers Doubles Down on DeAndre Jordan Despite Awful Game 1 Performance
| Leave a CommentDeAndre Jordan’s poor performance in Game 1 played a big role in why the Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 to the Miami Heat. After that performance, head coach Doc Rivers doubled down on Jordan heading into Game 2.
Read more »3 Observations: Heat Outlast Sixers, Pull Away in Second Half to Take Game 1
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 to the Miami Heat 106-92. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »Sixers vs. Heat Series Preview: Dealing With Embiid’s Injury, Other Key Things to Watch, Prediction
| Leave a CommentHere is a series preview of the second round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat.
Read more »Report: Sixers’ Joel Embiid Suffers Orbital Fracture, Concussion in Game 6, Ruled Out Indefinitely
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid suffered an orbital fracture and concussion in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 6.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Move Onto Second Round After Emphatic Game 6 Win
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers are moving onto the second round. They closed out their series with the Toronto Raptors in an emphatic fashion. Here are three observations from the win:
Read more »Sixers Left Grasping for Answers as Series Heads Back to Toronto for Game 6
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, coming off two consecutive losses, are looking for answers to solve the Raptors and close out this series. Game 6 is on Thursday night up in Toronto.
Read more »3 Observations: Nothing Goes Right for Sixers in Game 5 Loss to Raptors
| 1 Comment on 3 Observations: Nothing Goes Right for Sixers in Game 5 Loss to RaptorsThe Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 5 to the Toronto Raptors 103-88. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »After Bad Performance in Game 4, Sixers Look to Rediscover Winning Formula Against Toronto
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, coming off a poor performance in the loss in Game 4, need to rediscover what led to their successful start to the series.
Read more »3 Observations: Embiid, Offense Struggles as Sixers Drop Game 4
| 2 Comments on 3 Observations: Embiid, Offense Struggles as Sixers Drop Game 4The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 4 to the Toronto Raptors 110-102. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »Reports: Embiid Dealing With Thumb Injury, Expected to Play Through It
| Leave a CommentAccording to multiple reports, Philadelphia 76ers’ star big man Joel Embiid is dealing with a thumb injury. It is not expected to hold him out of any action.
Read more »3 Observations: Embiid’s Game-Winning 3 in Overtime Gives Sixers 3-0 Series Lead
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, behind a game-winner from Joel Embiid, extended their lead to 3-0 with a 104-101 win over the Toronto Raptors. Here are three observations from the win:
Read more »Elevated Play of Maxey, Harris Key Reasons Behind Sixers’ Hot Start in Playoffs
| Leave a CommentTyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris have both played major roles in helping the Philadelphia 76ers get a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors.
Read more »3 Observations: Embiid, Maxey Lead Sixers to 2-0 Series Lead Over Raptors
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers took a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors with a 112-97 win in Game 2. Here are three observations from the win:
Read more »3 Observations: Maxey’s Big Night Leads Sixers to Game 1 Win Over Raptors
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers took a 1-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors with a 131-111 win in Game 1. Here are three observations from the win:
Read more »STP Staff Predictions: First Round Series Between Sixers, Raptors
| Leave a CommentOur staff gives you our predictions for the first round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors.
Read more »Sixers vs. Raptors Series Preview: Things to Pay Attention to, Key Team Stats, X-Factors, Prediction
| Leave a CommentPreviewing the first round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors
Read more »Why Paul Reed, Despite Lack of Experience, Should Receive the Sixers’ Backup Center Minutes in the Playoffs
| Leave a CommentPaul Reed has shown more than enough over the last three games to prove he is a better option than DeAndre Jordan for the 76ers’ backup center minutes in the playoffs.
Read more »3 Observations as Sixers Clinch Home-Court Advantage Behind Another 40-Point Performance From Embiid
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers used another 40-point performance from Joel Embiid to power them to the win over the Indiana Pacers. Here are three observations from the win:
Read more »Tyrese Maxey’s Ascension Offers Potential Solution to Sixers’ Rotation, Bench Issues
| 1 Comment on Tyrese Maxey’s Ascension Offers Potential Solution to Sixers’ Rotation, Bench IssuesTyrese Maxey’s development this season opens up a potential option to fix the Sixers’ struggling bench lineups.
Read more »3 Observations as Thybulle-Less Sixers Fall to Siakam, Raptors
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Toronto Raptors 119-114 behind a dominant effort from Pascal Siakam. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »Matisse Thybulle Ineligible to Play Thursday in Toronto
| Leave a CommentMatisse Thybulle is “ineligible to play” in Thursday’s game in Toronto against the Raptors, something that could have major playoff implications.
Read more »Report: Doc Rivers a Potential Head Coach Candidate for Lakers
| Leave a CommentBleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports Doc Rivers is among list of potential head coach candidates for the Los Angeles Lakers
Read more »Sixers a Few Adjustments Away From Elevating Into True Championship Contention Heading Into Playoffs
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers are a few key adjustments away from being able to elevate themselves into true championship contention this season.
Read more »3 Observations as Sixers Fall to Giannis, Bucks in Potential Playoff Series Preview
| 1 Comment on 3 Observations as Sixers Fall to Giannis, Bucks in Potential Playoff Series PreviewThe Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 118-116 in what could potentially serve as a playoff series preview. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »3 Observations as Embiid’s Strong Effort Proves Not Enough to Outlast Booker, Suns
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Phoenix Suns 114-104. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »3 Observations After Harden Leads Sixers to Blowout Win Over Clippers
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a blowout victory over the understrength Los Angeles Clippers. Here are three observations from the win:
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