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We continue our college basketball odds series with another game in the Eastern Conference as the Washington Wizards (31-36) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (44-22). Washington is trying to steal a win amidst a losing skid while the 76ers hope to continue their winning streak. Check out our NBA odds series for our Wizards-76ers prediction and […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s big game on Friday has fueled his MVP candidacy, and it has certainly helped him that Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets lost to the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid came up big for the Sixers to beat the Portland Trail Blazers, even banking the game-winner with 1.1 second left for […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled Matisse Thybulle’s homecoming with a win, though it did not come easy against the former Sixers wing and his Portland Trail Blazers. It took a game-winner from Joel Embiid to seure the win. Not only did Embiid lead Philly to victory but he also got the best of Thybulle […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid may not be the favorite for the MVP but he is proving over and over that he is deserving of the award. The Philadelphia 76ers big man’s latest feat is a game-winner to cap off a 39-point game against the Portland Trail Blazers, saving the Sixers from a tough performance. Down […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (44-22) returned home after a successful road trip and faced the Portland Trail Blazers (31-36) and old friend Matisse Thybulle. The Sixers worked out of a 21-point deficit and Joel Embiid hit a game-winner to steal the win, 120-119. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Blazers. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: […]

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Portland Trail Blazers for an interconference battle! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Blazers-76ers prediction and pick. The Blazers are going through a rough stretch right now. They have the third-worst record in the Western Conference at (31-35) but is just one game outside of a […]

Matisse Thybulle is set to make his debut as an opponent at Wells Fargo Center on Friday. The Portland Trail Blazers wing was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers a month ago and the change of scenery has done him well, as he explained in a recent interview. The writing was on the wall for Thybulle’s […]

CAMDEN, NJ —  Not too long ago, this season looked like a rough one for Tyrese Maxey. The Philadelphia 76ers’ budding star dealt with a left foot injury that sidelined him for over a month and he struggled to find his footing as the Sixers’ sixth man, though he hasn’t suggested that the role was […]

James Harden was unable to take part in the Philadelphia 76ers‘ Tuesday night win over the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a foot injury. The Sixers are back in action again on Friday, this time slated to host Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Wells Fargo Center. Right now, Philly fans want to […]

Joel Embiid is leading the way for the Philadelphia 76ers as they look to prove their worth as a title contender. The Sixers’ superstar big man is posting another spectacular scoring season — one that has him near the top of MVP conversations — but one critique of his game continues from opposing fan bases lingers: […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming out of their recent five-game road trip with four wins, the final of which was a dominant effort against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James Harden sat out with foot soreness and watched as the Sixers held the Wolves in check…at least, aside from Anthony Edwards. Edwards diced up the Sixers defense […]

The MVP debate is one of the most interesting points of discussion in the NBA these days (unless it devolves to sinister racial accusations). With the sheer amount of talent in the league, it’s difficult to go wrong when it comes to deciding who the most deserving player is of the most coveted individual accolade […]

It’s clear as day for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards who is the best player in the NBA right now, and that’s no other than the one who gave his team all the business Tuesday night: Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. “MVP of the league,” Edwards said of Joel Embiid, after Minnesota’s 117-94 loss […]

Oftentimes, a coach comes up with a solid defensive game plan on paper, but a star offensive player just throws it into the shredder. Rarely is a coach so forthcoming about it, though, as was the case when Sixers head coach Doc Rivers and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shared a memorable exchange during their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (43-22) wrapped up their five-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-33). With James Harden sitting out, the Sixers won in convincing fashion by a score of 117-94. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Timberwolves. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 39 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 13-22 FG […]

Philadelphia 76ers star forward Tobias Harris missed Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers due to a calf injury. The Sixers fared surprisingly well without one of their best players, as they managed to beat the Pacers by a final score of 147-143 behind 42 points from center Joel Embiid. Still, when the Sixers visit the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will conclude an action-packed road trip by facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Sixers will play their fifth road game in seven days. But, before Philly’s last stop on its road trip, an important question must be asked: Is James Harden playing tonight vs. the Timberwolves? James Harden injury status for Sixers vs. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (42-22) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-32) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Timberwolves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Philadelphia has won three of its last four games and sits in third place in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers covered […]

Joel Embiid is dominating the NBA in a way that was only done by Shaquille O’Neal during his prime years, and the Philadelphia 76ers center is doing it better. Embiid exploded for 42 points on Monday to power the Sixers to the 147-143 victory over the Indiana Pacers. He was incredibly efficient in the game, […]

Joel Embiid and James Harden are making a strong case for being the best duo in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers stars have been tremendous together and showed just how special they can be in the Sixers’ high-scoring win over the Indiana Pacers. In the Sixers’ best win of the season against the Milwaukee Bucks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (42-22) played the penultimate game of their current five-game road trip against the Indiana Pacers (29-37) while missing two starters. With Tobias Harris and P.J. Tucker on the mend, the Sixers played in a game that featured almost no defense and won 147-143. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Pacers. […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris exited Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks early due to a calf injury. He finished with just three points on 1-for-2 shooting from the field in 13 minutes of playing time. Still, when the Sixers visit the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday night to play Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, and the […]

Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton put on an offensive clinic in Sunday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls. He scored 29 points — on 11-for-17 shooting from the field — and dished out 11 assists in a game the Pacers went on to win by a final score of 125-122. So when Joel Embiid, […]

The Indiana Pacers (29-36) host the Philadelphia 76ers in a game at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Catch our NBA odds series with a Sixers-Pacers prediction and pick prepared for you. The Sixers hope to build on their good record this March. They have two wins in three games this month including a recent three-point win against […]

Before the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, Giannis Antetokoumpo stopped and signed a young Bucks fan’s hat, or so he thought. Later when she went back to her seat, she took off her Bucks jersey, revealing a Tyrese Maxey 76ers jersey. A young fan wearing a Giannis jersey got an autograph […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks for perhaps their best win of the season. Down 18 on the road to a team with a 16-game winning streak AND despite losing Tobias Harris and P.J. Tucker to injuries during the game, the Sixers rallied to win 133-130 with a 48-point fourth quarter. Joel Embiid and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are responsible for snapping the longest winning streak to this point of the 2022-23 regular season. The Sixers’ come-from-behind win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks marked a signature win for this year’s squad and is just the latest example of James Harden and Joel Embiid showing they can shine together. […]

Despite losing to the Dallas Mavericks recently, Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back quickly against the Milwaukee Bucks and renewed the hope of fans that they can compete for the NBA title. Not only did the Sixers end the Bucks’ 16-game winning streak, but they also came from 18 points down […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (41-22) faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks (45-18), owners of a 16-game winning streak. The Sixers snapped the streak with an incredible comeback win by a score of 133-130. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Bucks. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 11-22 FG shooting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will play the most important game of their current road trip when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. It will be a huge test for the Sixers, as they will get the chance to snap their 16-game winning streak and pick up a win over the top team in the NBA. But, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face off with the Milwaukee Bucks in a potential playoff preview. We’re in Milwaukee sharing our NBA odds series, making a 76ers-Bucks prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The 76ers are coming off a 133-126 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, a bad third quarter […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have managed to overcome a poor start to the season and have emerged as a legit contender in the Eastern Conference. A big part of that turnaround has been the continued development of Tyrese Maxey. Maxey missed some games earlier in the season and when he returned in early January, he started […]

We have a big one coming up on Saturday when the mighty Milwaukee Bucks take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks will put their 16-game winning streak on the line as they look to take down the third-seeded Sixers in what is going to be a marquee matchup between two of the […]

In the Philadelphia 76ers’ first matchup of the season against the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were too much for them to handle. The Sixers lost 133-126 in a crazy game where Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey all scored very efficiently and above their league average. The Mavs stars simply couldn’t […]

When the Brooklyn Nets added James Harden to their Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving-led core in 2021, many expected that, barring any unforeseen turn of events, they would waltz all the way to an NBA championship. However, things did not work out according to plan. Fast forward to 2023, and Irving and Harden are now […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a back-and-forth, shot-for-shot contest against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 82 points to lead the Mavs to a 133-126 win over the Sixers despite 91 points from Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. Maxey had a great game, scoring 29 points and leading […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did all they could to battle the Dallas Mavericks’ superstar duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on Thursday night, but in the end, the Mavs proved too strong a force for the Sixers to handle. James Harden came out with another strong performance for his team, but it still wasn’t enough […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers’ Thursday night battle is simply a star-studded affair. With the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving taking on the Joel Embiid-James Harden partnership, fans would find it difficult to change the channel amid what should be an exciting contest. In fact, the battle between the Mavs and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (40-22) didn’t have much time to celebrate their recent Joel Embiid-less win as they returned to action the very next day in a matchup with the Dallas Mavericks (33-31). With Embiid back in the lineup and Tyrese Maxey back with the starters, the Sixers and Mavs played one of the craziest games […]