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: Sixers Defeat Celtics Behind 52 Points From Embiid

Joel Embiid put together an MVP-caliber performance, scoring 52 points to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-101 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Matt Gregan  •  04 Apr 2023
Instant Observations: Sixers Fall to Celtics in Heartbreaking Fashion

Jayson Tatum’s 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds was enough to push the Boston Celtics to a 110-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Matt Gregan  •  25 Feb 2023
3 Observations: Sixers Fall to Celtics Despite Harden’s Big Night

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped their season opener to the Boston Celtics despite a strong performance from James Harden.

Matt Gregan  •  18 Oct 2022
Tyrese Maxey’s Progression Should Result in Most Improved Player Award

Tyrese Maxey has vastly improved his game from his rookie season to this season, which should result in him receiving the Most Improved Player award.

Matt Gregan  •  15 Jan 2022
Poor Shooting Dooms 76ers in Close Game 3 Loss to Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Boston Celtics 102-94 in Game 3, falling behind 3-0 in the first-round series.

Matt Gregan  •  21 Aug 2020
Do the 76ers Have a Chance Against Boston? Game 3 Provides Test of Character and Coaching Adjustments

A 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?

Matt Gregan  •  21 Aug 2020