Tag: NBA
Instant Observations: Embiid’s Herculean Effort Enough to Give Sixers Big Win Over Cavaliers
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-109 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The win carries big implications in the standings.
Read more »Embiid’s Mid-Range Dominance Is at Core of Sixers Success This Season
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid is in the midst of yet another MVP-caliber season. He is averaging a league-leading 33.4 points per game,…
Read more »Instant Observations: Embiid, Harden Help Sixers Glide to Win Over Wizards
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid and James Harden led the Philadelphia 76ers to an easy 112-93 win over the Washington Wizards.
Read more »Instant Observations: Embiid Leads Sixers’ Comeback Effort Against Trail Blazers
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid’s 39 points led the way in the Philadelphia 76ers’ comeback 120-119 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Defeat Pacers in Defense-Optional Shootout
/ | Leave a CommentIn a game filled with offense, the Philadelphia 76ers came out on top. They defeated the Indiana Pacers 147-143 behind 42 points from Joel Embiid.
Read more »Harden’s Vintage Performance Powers Sixers to Win Over Bucks, Raises Ceiling Rest of Season
/ | Leave a CommentJames Harden’s vintage performance against the Bucks proved to be just another chapter of his resurgent season. His play raises the Sixers’ ceiling.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Downed by Hot Shooting Mavericks
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers played brutal defensively and the Dallas Mavericks shot the lights out. The Sixers fell to the Mavs 133-126.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Lose to Heat in Another Close One
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers lost another close game, 101-99, to the Miami Heat. They were hampered by a poor start and sloppy offense.
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 »Report: Sixers ‘Have Inquired’ About Free Agent Wing Will Barton
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers reportedly inquired about free agent wing Will Barton. He is an intriguing player, but does he fit with the rest of the roster?
Read more »Report: Free Agent Kevin Love Plans to Talk to Sixers Before Making Decision on Where to Sign
/ | Leave a CommentA report by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN ties the Philadelphia 76ers to free agent Kevin Love. However, is there a fit for him on the Sixers?
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Survive Against Cavs in Final Game Before All-Star Break
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers squeaked by with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 118-112, nearly blowing a 28-point lead before pulling it out.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Pull Away in Second Half, Defeat Rockets Behind Big Nights from Harden, Maxey
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, behind big games from James Harden and Tyrese Maxey, defeated the Houston Rockets 123-104.
Read more »Report: Sixers Sign Center Dewayne Dedmon
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers addressed the backup center problem, albeit likely in an unsuccessful manner, by signing veteran Dewayne Dedmon.
Read more »McDaniels Trade a Positive Step, but Sixers Still Have Work to Do
/ | Leave a CommentThe acquisition of Jalen McDaniels will provide a boost to the Sixers second unit. However, they come away from the trade deadline with more work to do.
Read more »Sixers Send Thybulle to Portland, Acquire McDaniels from Charlotte in 3-Team Trade
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers traded two-time Second Team All-Defense Matisse Thybulle to Portland as part of a 3-team trade sending Jalen McDaniels to Philly.
Read more »Should the Sixers Trade Matisse Thybulle at Thursday’s Trade Deadline?
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers have a decision to make regarding Matisse Thybulle heading into Thursday’s trade deadline.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Cough Up 20-Point Lead in Disappointing Loss to Knicks
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers squandered an early 20-point lead, falling to the New York Knicks 108-97. Joel Embiid finished with 31 points and 14 rebounds.
Read more »Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Appears to Be ‘Leading Target’ for Sixers Heading Into Trade Deadline
/ | Leave a CommentAccording to Jake Fischer, the Philadelphia 76ers are heavily interested in trading for forward Jarred Vanderbilt at the trade deadline.
Read more »Sixers’ Embiid Named as All-Star Reserve, Harden Falls Short
/ | Leave a CommentJoel Embiid was announced as the only Philadelphia 76er to make the All-Star Game. James Harden, shockingly, fell short of being an All-Star reserve.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Avenge Earlier Loss to Magic Behind Strong Nights from Embiid, Harden
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, led by strong nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, defeated the Orlando Magic 105-94.
Read more »3 Observations: Embiid Scores 47 Points, Propels Sixers to Win Over Jokic, Nuggets
| Leave a CommentJoel Embiid amazed, scoring 47 points and grabbing 18 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-119 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Read more »Sixers Trade Deadline Primer: Going Through Their Available Resources, Potential Trade Targets
/ | Leave a CommentThe Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline is fast approaching. What do the Philadelphia 76ers have to offer and who should they be looking to add?
Read more »Joel Embiid Snubbed from All-Star Game Starters
/ | Leave a CommentJoel Embiid, for the first time in six seasons, was not named as one of the starters in the All-Star Game.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Overcome Poor Defense, Nets in Intense Slugfest
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, in one of the wildest games of the season, came out on top 137-133 against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Read more »3 Observations: Embiid, Maxey Help Sixers Remain Undefeated on West Coast Road Trip
/ | Leave a CommentJoel Embiid’s 41-point effort led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 120-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Tyrese Maxey added in 22 points.
Read more »Loss to Thunder Exposes Sixers’ Recent Defensive Lapses
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, after being one of the top defensive teams in the league, are in the midst of a stretch of poor defense.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Struggle Defensively, Fall to Thunder
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers struggled defensively, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 133-114 on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Punish Undermanned Pistons Behind Dominant Performances From Embiid, Harden
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons with ease, 147-116, behind dominant performances from Joel Embiid and James Harden.
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