Tag: Boston Celtics
Instant Observations: 76ers Fall to Celtics Despite Another Strong Maxey Performance
| Leave a CommentTyrese Maxey scored 32 points, but it was not enough to help the 76ers in their 117-99 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday night.
Read more »NBA Trade Deadline: 76ers Reportedly Send Jaden Springer to Celtics for Second-Round Pick
/ | Leave a CommentThe 76ers once again shocked everyone by trading away Jaden Springer to the rival Celtics for a 2024 second-round pick.
Read more »Instant Observations: Embiid, Maxey Lead 76ers to Win Over Celtics
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers to a 106-103 win over the Celtics, extending their winning streak to six games.
Read more »76ers Notes: Springer’s Continued Growth, Maxey’s Strong Play Stand Out Early in Preseason
| Leave a CommentJaden Springer’s growth and Tyrese Maxey’s fast start headline the takeaways from the Philadelphia 76ers’ first two preseason games.
Read more »Instant Observations: Embiid, Harden Crumble in Sixers’ Game 7 Blowout Loss to Celtics
/ | Leave a CommentWith their season on the line, Joel Embiid and James Harden failed to show up. The Philadelphia 76ers’ season ends in yet another second-round exit.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Fail to Take Advantage of Closeout Opportunity, Drop Game 6 to Celtics
/ | Leave a CommentWith an opportunity to close out the series, the Philadelphia 76ers fell short, losing to the Boston Celtics 95-86 in Game 6.
Read more »Sixers’ Balanced Performance Leads to Game 5 Win Over Celtics, Golden Opportunity to Close Out Series
/ | Leave a CommentWalking through the key components of the Sixers’ massive Game 5 win over the Celtics. The Sixers can potentially close out the series in Game 6.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Destroy Celtics in Game 5, Take 3-2 Series Lead
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers received strong performances from throughout the starting lineup on their way to a 115-103 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Survive in Game 4 Behind Another Big Harden Performance
/ | Leave a CommentJames Harden saved the Philadelphia 76ers from an epic collapse against the Boston Celtics in Game 4. He scored 42 points and the Sixers evened the series at two.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Waste Strong Embiid Effort, Fall to Celtics in Game 3
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid’s 30 points were not enough to overcome brutal performances from both James Harden and Tyrese Maxey in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 3 loss.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Endure Game 2 Blowout by Celtics Despite Embiid’s Return to Lineup
/ | Leave a CommentDespite Joel Embiid returning to the lineup, the Philadelphia 76ers were blown out by the Boston Celtics in Game 2. The series is evened up at 1-1.
Read more »Harden Sends Emphatic Message With Vintage Performance for Sixers in Game 1 Against Celtics
| Leave a CommentJames 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.
Read more »Instant Observations: James Harden’s Vintage 45-Point Performance Pushes Sixers to Game 1 Win Over Celtics
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, behind a scintillating 45-point showing from James Harden, defeated the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1.
Read more »Sixers-Celtics Eastern Conference Semifinals Preview: Things to Watch, X-Factor, Prediction
| Leave a CommentWill this be the year the Philadelphia 76ers finally make it past the Eastern Conference semifinals? Previewing the series between the Sixers and Celtics.
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 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 »3 Observations: Sixers Fall to Celtics Despite Harden’s Big Night
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers dropped their season opener to the Boston Celtics despite a strong performance from James Harden.
Read more »Tyrese Maxey’s Progression Should Result in Most Improved Player Award
| Leave a CommentTyrese Maxey has vastly improved his game from his rookie season to this season, which should result in him receiving the Most Improved Player award.
Read more »Poor Shooting Dooms 76ers in Close Game 3 Loss to Celtics
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Boston Celtics 102-94 in Game 3, falling behind 3-0 in the first-round series.
Read more »Do the 76ers Have a Chance Against Boston? Game 3 Provides Test of Character and Coaching Adjustments
| Leave a CommentA lot of things have to change for the 76ers to have a chance at bouncing back against Boston. Does the team have the grit and character to be able to do so?
Read more »How Will Gordon Hayward’s Injury Impact the 76ers-Celtics Series?
| Leave a CommentGordon Hayward will miss the remainder of the 76ers-Celtics first-round series with a right ankle sprain.
Read more »Why 76ers Should Add Matisse Thybulle to the Starting Lineup
| Leave a CommentGame 1 showed why the 76ers need to insert Matisse Thybulle into the starting lineup.
Read more »Turnovers, Dominant Nights from Tatum and Brown Doom 76ers in Game One
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game One to the Boston Celtics, 109-101, behind Jayson Tatum’s 32 points.
Read more »76ers vs. Celtics Playoff Preview: Embiid’s Dominance, Simmons’ Absence and More
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers will be taking on their division rival, the Boston Celtics, in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Read more »No Snipers, No Problem. 76ers’ Defense, Bully-Ball Mentality Make up for Perceived Lack of Outside Shooting
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers this season will be defined by their defense and a bully-ball mentality rather than their perceived lack of outside shooting.
Read more »76ers Use Physical, Aggressive Mentality to Defeat Boston Celtics, 107-93, in Opener
| Leave a CommentThe 76ers opened up their season with a 107-93 win over the Boston Celtics.
Read more »76ers Roundtable: Most Intriguing Games in 76ers’ 2019-20 Schedule
| Leave a CommentThree of our 76ers writers chose their three most intriguing games in the 76ers’ upcoming 2019-20 schedule.
Read more »Breaking Down the 76ers Trade that Netted them Matisse Thybulle
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff The Philadelphia 76ers successfully completed a trade with the…
Read more »Report: Celtics targeted Okafor in blockbuster trade involving Sixers
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images The NBA trade deadline was relatively uneventful, though one team admitted a near blockbuster deal….
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