Philadelphia is anything but the city of brotherly love right now. The management of Sixers is under fire for the inflated Al Horford en Tobias Harris contracts, which performed remarkably well in the playoffs. Coach Brett Brown sits on the hot seat and is expected to be fired soon. After …
Read More »Instant observations: Sixers blow out Rockets in last regular season game
The Sixers used a meaningless final to get some reps for their starting lineup in the playoffs, blowing the Rockets out, 134-96, with an extensive performance on Friday night. More importantly, they appeared unmanned. Here’s what I saw. The Good • Alec Burks is really stuck in a groove in …
Read More »The Sixers will have a first round this year thanks to … Mike Muscala and Markelle Fultz?
While you were having a hard fight with Flyers – or maybe over the bench stood Sixers coughing a late lead over the Toronto Raptors – another game in Orlando was about to decide part of the future of Philadelphia. Deep in the heart of the bubble, Mike Muscala ensured …
Read More »Instant observations: Sixers lose tight game to Raptors after Joel Embiid exists in the first half
Joel Embiid struggled to beat Toronto Raptors’ doubles team, left the game early with an injury, and they coughed up a late lead to go down 125-121. A familiar script in an unfamiliar setting, but more or less good for Philly in a game that means nothing to the class. …
Read More »Snapshots: Sixers lose to Thunder despite Ben Simmons’ dominating performance
The Sixers’ bench players squandered a lead of more than 20 points in the second half, but a comprehensive performance by Ben Simmons was the highlight of their 102-97 loss to the Thunder on Sunday afternoon. This is what I saw on Sunday afternoon. The good • The Sixers did …
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