The start of Joel Embiid's playoff legacy
Joel Embiid's game-winning three will receive all of the attention in the coming days, and deservedly so. But the work he put in to get the Sixers back in the game was equally impressive.
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Desperation time for Toronto
For as much as Toronto is complaining about the free-throw discrepancy, it's been their inability to get back in transition that has really hurt them.
Embiid, Maxey fuel Sixers to Game 2 victory
The Sixers took firm control of their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors with a 112-97 win in Game 2, taking a 2-0 series lead as the series shifts to Toronto.
A game of adjustments: What to expect from Sixers vs Raptors in Game 2
The Sixers dominated the Raptors in Game 1, but expect a different look from Toronto as they look to even the series tonight in Philadelphia.
Podcast: The Tyrese Maxey Game
Rich and I break down the Sixers dominant 131-111 Game 1 victory over the Toronto Raptors, diving into what the Sixers did well to cruise to a victory, and what they expect to carry over to the rest of the series.
Sixers vs Raptors First Round Preview: Toronto scouting report, keys to the series, and predictions
A deep dive on the Sixers vs Raptors first-round playoff series, including a scouting report on the Raptors, keys to the series for the Sixers, thoughts on the backup center rotation and, finally, a prediction.
Podcast: Sixers vs Raptors Series Preview
Rich and I preview the Sixers vs Raptors first-round series, diving into the keys to the series, discussing what their concerns are, and where they're confident, before providing their predictions for the first round of the playoffs.
Sixers claim the 4th seed, take on Raptors in round 1
The Sixers finished the season 51-31 and will take on the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the playoffs.
Where things stand heading into the final weekend -- tiebreakers, scoring title, and more
What are the various tiebreaker scenarios as we head into the final weekend? Is Embiid a lock to capture the scoring title?
Drama filled contest in Toronto
Details on tonight's game against the Toronto Raptors, and an FAQ on Matisse Thybulle being ineligible to play in Toronto.
Matisse Thybulle is ineligible to play in Toronto. What does it mean?
Matisse Thybulle is listed as ineligible to play in the Sixers game tomorrow night in Toronto. What does that mean? Is it because he's unvaccinated? Would he be eligible for the playoffs?
Dominating the Pacers (for 39 out of 48 minutes, anyway)
The Sixers dominated* the Pacers on Tuesday night thanks to the best shooting night in franchise history, keeping pace with Boston and Milwaukee in the race for playoff positioning. (*except for the 9 minutes that DeAndre Jordan played.)
Indiana Pacers Preview
The Sixers take on the Indiana Pacers tonight as they begin the final week of the regular season.
Podcast: Sixers Identity Crisis
The Sixers looked terrible one night against the Pistons, then dominant against the Hornets. Which is closer to their true identity? Derek and Rich discuss why the loss to the Pistons was so concerning for the team's playoff chances.
Likes and Dislikes: James Harden's pick-and-roll playmaking, and his struggles to create space off the dribble
In this week's Likes and Dislikes column, we dive into the duality of the James Harden / Joel Embiid pick-and-roll, and what happens when teams are able to switch it.
Sixers drop a tough one to Milwaukee
Curated links and post game audio from last night's 118-116 loss to the Bucks.
