Sixers-Nets First Round Preview: Things to Watch, X-Factor, Prediction

A preview, including things to watch and more, of the first round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets

Matt Gregan  •  14 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 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 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
Instant Observations: Another Dominant Embiid Performance Not Enough as Shorthanded Sixers Fall to Warriors

Joel Embiid dropped 46 points, but it was ultimately not enough to power the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers to the win over the Golden State Warriors.

Matt Gregan  •  25 Mar 2023
As Sixers Enter Grueling Final Stretch, Managing Embiid and Harden Should Be Top Priority

The Philadelphia 76ers’ focus heading into the final few weeks of the regular season should be clear: Getting Embiid and Harden fully healthy

Matt Gregan  •  24 Mar 2023
Instant Observations: Sixers Begin Road Trip With Win Over Bulls Despite Embiid Missing Second Half

The Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a 116-91 win over the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid did not play in the second half, but dominated things beforehand.

Matt Gregan  •  21 Mar 2023