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: Sixers Endure Game 2 Blowout by Celtics Despite Embiid’s Return to Lineup

Despite 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.

Matt Gregan  •  03 May 2023
After Dominant Season, Joel Embiid Named MVP for 2022-23 Campaign

After being the runner-up for MVP in each of the past two seasons, Joel Embiid finally broke through. He was named as the MVP for the 2022-23 season.

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