Instant Observations: Sixers Survive in Game 4 Behind Another Big Harden Performance

James 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.

Matt Gregan  •  07 May 2023
Instant Observations: Sixers Waste Strong Embiid Effort, Fall to Celtics in Game 3

Joel 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.

Matt Gregan  •  05 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
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
Is This the Year the Sixers Break Through Their Past Postseason Struggles?

The Philadelphia 76ers have consistently been one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference over the last few seasons. However, each year they fell short in the postseason, failing to get past the second round of the playoffs. Will this season be different or are they doomed to repeat another early playoff exit?

Matt Gregan  •  12 Apr 2023
Instant Observations: Sixers Get Blown Out in Meaningless Game Against Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers, in a game that meant nothing to them, were blown out by the Miami Heat. There are two games remaining in the regular season.

Matt Gregan  •  06 Apr 2023
Instant Observations: Sixers Overcome Slow Start to Defeat Mavericks in Harden’s Return to Lineup

James Harden returned from a four-game absence. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-108.

Matt Gregan  •  29 Mar 2023