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This is not the end for me, it's just a new beginning.
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One task is complete. The Sixers have their next head coach -- arguably the best of any available on the market. Now, it's about filling out the holes in the roster. And that's a task that will require all hands on deck.
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Time will tell whether Nurse, a likely candidate to throw out a box-and-one defense to try to junk things up for the opposition, will display the degree of imagination that the Sixers need on offense. But, history shows that all he needs is one apex predator to win a championship.
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The past cannot be erased. The only thing he can do is add achievements to the resume to balance out the blemishes on it. That's the only way forward.
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If the Sixers are still wondering whether accountability and culture are a problem, this era is too far gone anyway.
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It's another offseason of questions for the Sixers. But, for the first time in this era, you can feel the seconds ticking off the Sixers' clock. And once that clock runs out, it'll be time to shift the franchise away from the pillars that currently hold it up.
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They are sitting at home, assessing what comes next, because that identity failed them. And it failed them in spectacular fashion.
That's why Rivers was the first change of the offseason. It's an easy first step.
But, it's a step that cannot absolve the other reasons for the Sixers going out in the second round with a whimper.
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A blowout third quarter sent the Sixers spiraling to elimination, 112-88.
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Doc Rivers showed his team 45 seconds of missed shots during Saturday's film session. There was neither sound nor talking. When Rivers turned around to face his players, the message coming back to him was simple -- "We're good".
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A terrible fourth quarter doomed the Sixers, 95-86.
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A balanced, full-team effort carried the Sixers to a shocking blowout victory in Boston, 115-103.
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That good juju carried Harden all the way through the Sixers' final possession of overtime.
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James Harden flirted with a 42-point triple-double to lead the Sixers past the Celtics, 116-115, in overtime.
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The young guard, who shot 4-for-16 in the Sixers' deflating Game 3 loss at home to the Boston Celtics on Friday, said, "I think the biggest thing today was that we were real with each other," when asked about the team's mood during Saturday's film session.
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James Harden and Tyrese Maxey stunk up the joint to ruin Joel Embiid's MVP homecoming as the Sixers fell, 114-102.
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A brutal third quarter spelled the difference in a 121-87 loss to send the series to Philadelphia tied at one game apiece.
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At last, it is Joel Embiid's time.
The 29-year-old Sixers superstar big man was named the 2023 Kia MVP of the NBA, it was announced on TNT on Tuesday evening. A long time coming, it is the first such award of Embiid's career.
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James Harden authored a masterpiece in Joel Embiid's absence, dropping 45 points to lead the Sixers to a shocking upset, 119-115.
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The Sixers will have a chance to exorcise not one but two demons in the 2023 playoffs.
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There won't be much more playing against themselves. The Sixers are about to start a new battle. And Harden realizes that he has to take his game to a different level. Different from what it was in the first round, different from what it is within the walls of the team's training complex during their intra-squad scrimmages.
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The Sixers were third in offense in the regular season. They were eighth in offense in the first round of the playoffs, sporting a rating that would've ranked outside of the top 10 in the regular season, according to Cleaning The Glass.
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Tobias Harris stepped up in Joel Embiid's absence to lead the Sixers to victory, 96-88.
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Tyrese Maxey scored 10 consecutive points late in the fourth quarter to power the Sixers to victory, 102-97.
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Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points to power the Sixers to a 96-84 victory in Game 2.
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But, the fun and games were over for Bridges after the intermission. Embiid was much more aggressive in showing Bridges extra pressure when the ball was in his hands.
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The Sixers used a balanced attack and a barrage of threes to beat up on the Nets in Game 1, 121-101.
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April 15 marks the beginning of perhaps the most important postseason in Sixers history. As hyperbolic as that sounds, an underwhelming dismissal could be catastrophic to the sustainability of this era, potentially catalyzing multiple significant departures from the team.
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Philadelphia routed Brooklyn behind an 80-point outburst from the bench, 134-105.
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Their playoff position already locked up and their opponent almost certainly decided, the Sixers laid an epic stink bomb, mailing it in in a 129-101 defeat.
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Joel Embiid went for 52 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists to stamp his MVP case on national television as the Sixers outlasted the Celtics, 103-101.
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A terrible first quarter doomed the Sixers, who were in a hole all night in a 117-104 defeat.
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The Sixers used a massive second-quarter run to put enough distance between themselves and the Raptors in a 117-110 victory.
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The Sixers won the fourth quarter handily to flip the Mavericks in crunch time, coming away with a 116-108 victory.
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A late push by the Sixers' reserves wasn't enough to overcome a big deficit to the Nuggets in a 116-111 defeat.
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Tyrese Maxey's big night wasn't enough as the Sixers drew dead in the second half, losing 125-105.
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The Sixers couldn't survive the non-Embiid minutes, falling 120-112 in Golden State despite a masterpiece from the big guy.
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With the regular season nearing its end, Crossing Broad's Kevin Kinkead stopped by The Feed To Embiid to dive into the NBA MVP discourse.
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The Sixers jumped out to an early 20-point lead, beating up on the Bulls in a wire-to-wire victory, 116-91.
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Another monster night from Joel Embiid was not enough to offset a total stinker from James Harden as the Sixers fell in double overtime, 109-105.
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Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 62 points and 14 assists to lead the Sixers past the Pacers, 141-121.
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Embiid, Harden, and the Sixers bulldozed the Hornets to officially eliminate Charlotte from the playoffs, 121-82.
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Joel Embiid went for 36 points, 18 rebounds, and four blocks to power the Sixers to victory, 118-109.
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Even with the financial incentive behind the deal, Morey sees starter potential in McDaniels and views him as a "hidden gem".
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Joel Embiid set the tone early, leading Philadelphia in a wire-to-wire victory over the Wizards, 112-93.
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The Sixers trailed for 49 minutes and 59 seconds, but Joel Embiid's jumper with one second left gave Philadelphia the only lead it needed in a 120-119 comeback victory.
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Joel Embiid scored 39 points through three quarters as the Sixers dismantled the Timberwolves, 117-94.
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Joel Embiid scored 42 points and James Harden dished 20 assists to power the Sixers to victory, 147-143.
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Joel Embiid and James Harden combined for 69 points and 20 assists to power the Sixers to a comeback victory over the Bucks, 133-130.
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The Mavericks canned 25 threes over a Sixers' defense that never bothered to make the trip from Miami in a 133-126 defeat.
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The Embiid-less Sixers switched on defense all night long, cooling the Heat in a 119-96 victory.
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The Sixers showed urgency late, but the coasting habits proved fatal in a 101-99 loss to the Heat.
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Jayson Tatum knocked down a three with a second to play in regulation to outlast the Sixers in a slugfest, 110-107.
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The Sixers rallied from 17 points down to win a thriller in their first game after the All-Star break, 110-105.
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It's a new episode of The Feed To Embiid leading into the Sixers' first game after the All-Star break on Thursday.
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If the Sixers can make it happen, Love is a fine addition, especially relative to their current options backing Embiid. But, this might be a case of the name carrying more value than the player does in reality.
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James Harden carved the Cavaliers up in the first half as the Sixers built a lead too big to relinquish in a 118-112 victory.
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James Harden notched a double-double against his former club to lead the Sixers to victory, 123-104.
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Phillies’ pitchers and catchers will report to Clearwater, Florida this week. That means that the start of baseball season is nearly upon us. The Philadelphia Phillies enter the spring with their roster essentially set with a few exceptions. The team returned almost all of its 2022 N.L. Champion roster and upgraded in the few places […]
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Tucker touches the ball much more when Harden is on the floor than he does when Harden is off the floor. Tucker is also a significantly more efficient shooter when Harden is on the floor than he is when Harden is not on the floor. Logic says that's not a coincidence.
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Joel Embiid made a clutch jumper and orchestrated a defensive stop in the game's final minute to clinch a victory for the Sixers, 104-101.
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The Sixers used a 31-13 second quarter beatdown to trounce the Magic, 133-103.
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The Philadelphia Eagles run a unique system on offense. It is both incredibly simple from a scheme perspective and perfectly designed to enhance the strengths of quarterback Jalen Hurts: his decision-making, athleticism, etc. The Eagles believe they have the better personnel and can out-execute you. Nine times out of ten this season, they have been right […]
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The Sixers (9-9) visited the Orlando Magic (5-13) on Friday. Philadelphia wanted to right its wrongs from a loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Orlando aimed to snap a two-game losing streak. Shake Milton went for 24 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds to propel the Sixers to victory, 107-99. Before we get to the […]
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The Sixers simply had nothing left to spare in the tank in the decisive quarter of a 107-101 loss.
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The Minnesota Vikings’ luck finally runs out as they not only lose a game but do so in spectacular fashion. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes reminds everyone that he is the perennial MVP candidate, the NFC East is broken wide open (could all 4 teams make the playoffs?), the Christian Watson surge continues, and much more on […]
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The Sixers (8-8) hosted the Brooklyn Nets (8-9) on Tuesday. Philadelphia wanted to right its wrongs from Saturday’s loss to the Timberwolves. Brooklyn wanted to extend its winning streak to three games. The Sixers put forth a full team effort to upset the Nets in Ben Simmons’ first game in Philadelphia, 115-106. Before we get […]
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Qatar 2022 is FINALLY here! With the world’s eyes pointed directly at sports’ most-watched event, let’s dissect who is positioned to take home this year’s silverware! YOUR FINAL FOUR Brazil Everyone’s favorite comes into the tournament riding a wave of exciting play and the expectation to deliver on its sixth World Cup title. Brazil’s inflection […]
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Georges Niang wants to be a weapon for the Sixers more than anything. But, he's cognizant of the difference between doing his job and ripping off ill-advised shots.
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The thinned Sixers nearly pulled off a 20-point comeback win, but ultimately succumbed, 112-109.
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Joel Embiid went for 32 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists to power the Sixers past the Bucks, 110-102.
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First, he and I reflect on Joel Embiid's career night against the Jazz after four days of letting it marinate.
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Monday night’s Eagles game was an embarrassment. Hopefully, it was a lesson. In terms of why the Philadelphia Eagles lost on Monday night, there are many reasons that will be outlined in this article. In short, the Eagles did not play up to their standard. It may have been the mini-bye due to the short […]
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Joel Embiid put forth the game of his life, going for 59 points with 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and 7 blocks to hold the Sixers together long enough for a 105-98 victory.
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It wouldn't be a Sixers game without them sprinkling in some seasoning to draw a flavor similar to the taste of their Game 5 loss to the Hawks in the second round of the 2021 playoffs.
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This matchup will shift back to Philadelphia on Saturday when the Sixers (5-7) host the Hawks (8-4). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM, Eastern time. You can catch the action on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
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Harris has cashed in on nearly 46 percent of his 59 catch-and-shoot three-point looks.
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Joel Embiid dropped 33 points with 10 rebounds and five assists in his return from the flu to keep the Sixers in front of the Suns, 100-88.
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While much of that may be explainable by Joel Embiid missing a handful of games with a sore knee and the flu, there's much we can learn from the five-man units Doc Rivers has deployed thus far. Here are three good lineups and three bad ones the Sixers have used.
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The 2022 Philadelphia Phillies’ magical ride is over. The improbable run did not have a storybook ending as the Phillies lost the World Series to the Houston Astros 4-2. Philadelphia held a 2-1 lead in the series before ultimately losing three straight to the consensus best team in baseball. There will be plenty of second […]
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The Sixers' offense crumbled down the stretch in a 106-104 defeat.
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A lack of size spelled death for the Sixers' defense in the second half of a 121-111 defeat.
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James Harden posted 23 points and 17 assists to lead the Sixers to victory, 118-111.
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The important takeaway is that the league cleared the Harden re-signing of any wrongdoings.
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Joel Embiid's late triple gave the Sixers a lead they would not relinquish in a 114-109 victory over the Bulls.
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The Sixers were going to need someone to step up in Embiid's absence, and that someone was Maxey.
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Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 62 points, but a horrendous defensive effort sent the Sixers to another defeat, 119-109.
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As similar as Maxey and Morant are in their respective explosions into the NBA's wide-cast spotlight, they're equally different in style of play.
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James Harden and Joel Embiid combined for 55 points to push the Sixers to that elusive first victory, 120-106.
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The Sixers missed a million shots at the rim in this game. Embiid, in particular, just couldn't find touch around the basket for layups. That spells the difference in a 9-point loss, especially when that loss comes against a team that is trying to lose its way to Victor Wembanyama in next summer's draft.
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James Harden scored 31 points, but another brutal Embiid game held the Sixers back in a 90-88 loss.
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James Harden put forth a 35-point, 7-assist effort, but the Celtics got 70 from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to send the Sixers to a 126-117 defeat on opening night.
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My official prediction is that the Sixers win 54-57 games and finish with the 2nd seed in the East. I think their season will end in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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The Sixers have an assortment of net-positive defenders. But, do they have enough elite defenders to lift their overall product on that side of the ball comfortably within the top 10? Do they have the personnel to get successive stops against elite offensive players in the highest-leverage games?
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The Sixers concluded their 4-0 preseason tour with a home victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Now, they gear up for next week's start of the regular season. With the 82-game campaign just days away, who is rising and who is falling?
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Joel Embiid and James Harden combined for 36 points as the Sixers held off the Hornets, 99-94, finishing preseason with a 4-0 record.
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Tyrese Maxey scored 19 points to lead the Sixers to victory over the Cavaliers, 113-97.
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The Philadelphia Phillies will take on division rivals the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series this week. Philadelphia won their first postseason series since 2010 with a sweep of the Cardinals in the Wild Card round. Atlanta earned a first-round bye with a 101-61 record and a fifth straight division championship. The Braves […]
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The Sixers will see these Cavaliers again in Cleveland on Monday in their third of four preseason games. Tip-off is set for 7 PM, Eastern time. You can watch the action on NBA TV.
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The Philadelphia Phillies will play their first postseason game since 2011 on Friday. Philadelphia will travel to St. Louis to face the Cardinals for a best of three Wild Card series, the same team that ended the Phillies 102-win season in that last postseason matchup. It will mark eleven years to the day that the […]
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Bailey Zappe and Kenny Pickett make their rookie debuts, The Double Doink takes its show on the road to London, Geno Smith makes a masterpiece in Russell Wilson’s old kitchen, and much more in this NFL week 4 review show!
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The Philadelphia Phillies sent Aaron Nola to the mound on Monday night with a tall task. Nola was to face the 104-win Houston Astros on the road with the end of the Phillies 11-year postseason drought on the line. Not only that, but Nola had the weight of the narrative that he couldn’t pitch in […]
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Tyrese Maxey scored 20 points in the first half, and the Sixers claimed a 127-108 victory over the Nets.
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One day in Camden, New Jersey. Two-and-a-half days in Charleston, South Carolina. 8 different stories covering the Philadelphia 76ers on media day and in training camp.
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Playing Tucker at the five seems like the probable scenario for those small-ball lineups. Rivers already has something of a vision for the strategy behind such groups.
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It would've been easy to jeopardize that consistency. Maxey spent the summer months floating between Los Angeles, Dallas, and Philadelphia. He lifted four times per week, making time to do it no matter what.
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Games will be won and lost on the basketball court, in Philadelphia or elsewhere. But, the precision with which the Sixers function to arrive at those wins and losses is being built down south.
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"Man, besides basketball, he's just a really good dude. He's down to earth, cool, laughing all the time, funny," De'Anthony Melton said after the first practice of training camp on Tuesday.
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Three weeks are in the books and only two undefeated teams remain, both quarterbacked by former Alabama QBs. Which team will be undefeated the longest? What other major storylines developed throughout the weekend? Shane and Mark break it all down in their week 3 review show.
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From the sounds of it, as Tucker proves he can handle more defensive responsibilities, his role on that end of the floor might expand.
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It’s not an exaggeration to say that the next nine days will determine the future of the Phillies franchise. Philadelphia has a 1.5 game lead plus the tiebreaker over the Milwaukee Brewers for the final postseason spot in the National League. They have ten games remaining, seven of which against teams that are well out […]
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The easiest way for the Sixers to become a juggernaut is for Harden to recover a portion of what he seemed to have lost last season. And in due time, we'll know just how realistic that is.
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The questions start on the defensive side of the ball. And only time will tell if the Sixers have the horses to push into the upper third of the league in that department.
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PJ Tucker underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee, the team announced.
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Finishing short of a top-10 offense would be unacceptable for this group. The question is, can the Sixers break into the top 5?
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Is any lead in the NFL actually safe? What does the Trey Lance injury do to the 49ers outlook? Is Tua the future in Miami? All of this and more as Shane and Mark break down every game from the Week 2 NFL slate!
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Shane previews the entire NFL Week 2 slate and makes his official picks.
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