Harden Sends Emphatic Message With Vintage Performance for Sixers in Game 1 Against Celtics

James Harden’s 45-point performance in Game 1 sent a message to the Boston Celtics and everyone else around the league of what he is still capable of.

Matt Gregan  •  02 May 2023
Instant Observations: James Harden’s Vintage 45-Point Performance Pushes Sixers to Game 1 Win Over Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers, behind a scintillating 45-point showing from James Harden, defeated the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1.

Matt Gregan  •  01 May 2023
Sixers-Celtics Eastern Conference Semifinals Preview: Things to Watch, X-Factor, Prediction

Will this be the year the Philadelphia 76ers finally make it past the Eastern Conference semifinals? Previewing the series between the Sixers and Celtics.

Matt Gregan  •  29 Apr 2023
Instant Observations: Harris, Reed Power Sixers to Sweep Over Nets

Tobias Harris and Paul Reed put together huge performances to power the Philadelphia 76ers to their first series sweep since 1991.

Matt Gregan  •  22 Apr 2023
Report: Embiid to Miss Game 4 Against Nets With Knee Injury

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without star center Joel Embiid for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.

Matt Gregan  •  21 Apr 2023
Instant Observations: Sixers Survive Harden Ejection, Win Game 3 Behind Huge Maxey Night

The Philadelphia 76ers survived a wild Game 3 that was filled with multiple ejections and a ton of physical play. They have a 3-0 series lead.

Matt Gregan  •  20 Apr 2023
How Have Embiid, Sixers Cracked Brooklyn’s Double Team Strategy?

The Philadelphia 76ers have found a way to beat the Brooklyn Nets’ strategy of sending constant double teams at Joel Embiid.

Matt Gregan  •  20 Apr 2023
Instant Observations: Sixers Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Nets Behind Strong Maxey Performance

It 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.

Matt Gregan  •  17 Apr 2023
Instant Observations: Sixers Begin Postseason With Dominant Win Over Nets in Game 1

The 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.

Matt Gregan  •  15 Apr 2023