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
How Will Gordon Hayward’s Injury Impact the 76ers-Celtics Series?

Gordon Hayward will miss the remainder of the 76ers-Celtics first-round series with a right ankle sprain.

Matt Gregan  •  18 Aug 2020
Why 76ers Should Add Matisse Thybulle to the Starting Lineup

Game 1 showed why the 76ers need to insert Matisse Thybulle into the starting lineup.

Matt Gregan  •  18 Aug 2020
Turnovers, Dominant Nights from Tatum and Brown Doom 76ers in Game One

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game One to the Boston Celtics, 109-101, behind Jayson Tatum’s 32 points.

Matt Gregan  •  17 Aug 2020
76ers vs. Celtics Playoff Preview: Embiid’s Dominance, Simmons’ Absence and More

The Philadelphia 76ers will be taking on their division rival, the Boston Celtics, in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Matt Gregan  •  17 Aug 2020
No Snipers, No Problem. 76ers’ Defense, Bully-Ball Mentality Make up for Perceived Lack of Outside Shooting

The Philadelphia 76ers this season will be defined by their defense and a bully-ball mentality rather than their perceived lack of outside shooting.

Scott Cashin  •  08 Nov 2019