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.
Derek Bodner
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.
How much stock to put in playoff projections
How much stock should you put in the various playoff projections, who right now place the Boston Celtics as the heavy favorites to win the Eastern Conference?
Sixers Week in Review: the race for the #1 seed
With the Sixers, Celtics, Heat and Bucks in a virtual tie at the top of the Eastern Conference, what are the chances the Sixers can claim the #1 seed for the second straight year? And should that be their goal?
Podcast: Sixers Mailbag
Rich and I dive into the listener mailbag in this week's episode of The Sixers Beat
