Well, that was embarrassing
The Sixers didn't show up for a pivotal Game 5. I don't get it.
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Sixers can't rely on James Harden bailing them out like in Game 4
James Harden's 16 fourth quarter points helped the Sixers close out Miami in Game 4, but it masked how much the Sixers struggled to get the ball to Embiid in the post down the stretch.
Podcast: Sixers tie up the series with the Heat
Joel Embiid lost the MVP to Nikola Jokic once again, but the Sixers bounced back to win a pair of games against the Miami Heat to even their series 2-2. Rich and I break it all down and discuss what to expect as the series returns to Miami for the pivotal Game 5.
Nikola Jokic wins MVP, but Joel Embiid and the Sixers win two straight at home
Joel Embiid has lost this year's MVP award to Nikola Jokic, but Embiid, Harden and the Sixers have won two straight against the Heat to even up their second-round series at 2-2.
Joel Embiid's uncertain status looms large as the Sixers get ready to take on the Heat in Game 3
Will Joel Embiid be cleared for tonight's Game 3? We can only wait and see. Injury updates, Kyle Lowry's probable return, thoughts on Jordan and Reed defending the pick-and-roll and more as we get ready for tonight's pivotal Game 3.
Sixers vs Heat, Game 2: The shots have to actually go in the basket
We can talk about X's and O's and James Harden and the Sixers' center rotation until we're blue in the face, but if the Sixers want to beat the top seed in the East while playing without Joel Embiid, at some point they have to make a shot from the perimeter.
In the zone: How much the Sixers' zone defense disrupted the Heat in Game 1
A lot went wrong in the Sixers' 106-92 Game 1 loss to Miami, but one area they had success in was utilizing their zone defense to disrupt Miami's offense. Can that carry over to Game 2 and beyond?
Sixers vs Heat, Game 1: "We're going to keep starting him whether you like it or not."
DeAndre Jordan was named the starter in place of the injured Joel Embiid, the Sixers got destroyed on the defensive glass and shot just 6-34 from deep as they fell to Miami 106-92 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis.
Sixers vs Heat link roundup
Quick link roundup to get you ready for tonight's Game 1 of the second-round playoff series against the Miami Heat.
Sixers vs Heat Second Round Preview: Statistical overview, video breakdowns and keys to the series
The Sixers will take on the top-seeded Miami Heat in the second round. Here is a comprehensive breakdown, complete with statistical profiles, video breakdowns, and more thoughts on how the Sixers can advance.
Podcast: Sixers/Heat preview + another Embiid injury
Joel Embiid has an orbital fracture and concussion and will miss the start of the Sixers' second-round series against the Miami Heat. Rich and I react to that news, debate how the Sixers can tread water until Embiid's hopeful return, and preview how the Sixers match up against Miami.
Joel Embiid has a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion
Joel Embiid is out with a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion. Here's what little we know.
It wasn't just the offense -- the defense was terrible in Game 5 too
While the Sixers' dreadful offensive showing received much of the attention for the loss in Game 5, the defense was putrid too.
What is the Sixers identity as a team?
Following the Sixers' Game 5 loss, with Joel Embiid hindered by an injured thumb, I have one simple question: what is the Sixers' team identity?
Podcast: Embiid's thumb
Rich and I discuss the Sixers' disappointing Game 4 loss, debate how much of that was attributable to Joel Embiid's injured thumb, and try to project how that will impact the rest of the series.
Tobias Harris is defending his ass off
While Joel Embiid deserves a ton of the credit for the Sixers' success so far in the playoffs, they would not be up 3-0 without the shutdown defense of Tobias Harris.
