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 »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 »Sixers discover expectations, what they have learned without Ben Simmons
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the middle of a tough time. They are in the midst of an NBA resumption in Orlando with the playoffs officially set to begin in a full week and they will have to do this without one of the best games in Ben Simmons that …
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 …
Read More »Snapshots: Sixers Coast by Grizzlies in Orlando when Ben Simmons’ three-point shot emerges
The Sixers held a 26-point lead at halftime in their first Orlando scrimmage game, Ben Simmons attempted several triples, and the Philadelphia bench players would eventually lead them to a 90-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. After all, a successful first game after a long hiatus. This is Wach. It’s …
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