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James Harden wasn’t his usual self for the majority of their first round playoffs series. In fact, the Philadelphia 76ers star has looked nothing close to his Houston Rockets version that can put up 30 to 50 points a night when he wants to. Against the Toronto Raptors, Harden averaged just 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds […]

The Philadelphia 76ers officially have a date set with the high-flying Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting on Monday. This should be an absolutely terrific series considering the type of superstars on both teams. The Sixers thankfully escaped a 3-0 collapse in the first round against the Toronto Raptors thanks to a massive […]

The Philadelphia 76ers closed out the Toronto Raptors before they got a shot at making history. Coming back from a 3-0 deficit in the NBA playoffs would have been monumental. But alas, the Sixers won 132-97 to advance thanks to great performances from Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. Harden came alive to close […]

James Harden hasn’t been his usual dominant self in the Philadelphia 76ers’ playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, and Kendrick Perkins thinks he knows why. Harden has already two games in the series where he made more turnovers than field goals (Games 2 and 5), and he hasn’t been as effective when it comes to […]

James Harden has been quite pedestrian for the Sixers throughout their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. It was more of the same from the former MVP on Monday in Game 5 as Philly suffered their second consecutive loss in the series, 103-88. After the game, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers admitted that his team […]

No team in NBA history has ever lost a playoff series after leading 3-0, but momentum suggests the Philadelphia 76ers could be the first. Joel Embiid’s injured right thumb is clearly affecting his play. James Harden still looks at least a half step slow. The Toronto Raptors are younger, fresher and deeper, readily exploiting their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers once again failed to advance to the second round after the Raptors took a 103-88 win in Game 5 to bring the series back to Canada for Game 6. Philadelphia has lost two potential closeout games in a row, which has Sixers fans sweating buckets. The Sixers went up 3-0 when Joel […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are still in command of their 3-2 series against the Toronto Raptors. But with the series shifting back north for Game 6, what looks like a wrapped series at 3-0 has gotten a little too close for comfort. The expectation was for the Sixers to have a world-conquering duo […]

To the surprise of many, the Brooklyn Nets were swept in four games by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday, ending their season much sooner than planned. This squad had championship aspirations, but the C’s absolutely dominated them on both ends of the floor and squashed those dreams […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are not yet done with the Toronto Raptors. With their backs against the wall and elimination from the NBA playoffs looking them in the eye, the Raptors overcame injuries and stole Game 4. Joel Embiid and the Sixers will get another chance to clinch the series on their home floor. Physicality defined […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are absolutely cruising in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, currently holding a 3-0 series lead heading into Game 4 on Saturday. While the Sixers are definitely playing well as a collective unit, Joel Embiid is undoubtedly the driving force behind their brilliance like he’s been […]

James Harden hasn’t been his usual self in the first two games of the 2022 playoffs, and Skip Bayless doesn’t like what he has seen so far from the Philadelphia 76ers star. The Sixers dominated Games 1 and 2 against the Toronto Raptors, but it was Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid who starred for the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 1 of their first-round series versus the Toronto Raptors 131-111. The Sixers did it behind Tyrese Maxey dropping 38 points on 14-for-21 shooting. Their main guys, James Harden and Joel Embiid, had relatively quiet games but made the Raptors pay from the foul line, combining for 15-of-18 from the charity […]

The Philadelphia 76ers began their playoff run on a high note by dominating the Toronto Raptors in a 131-111 victory in Saturday’s Game 1. With a strong start in the first quarter, Doc Rivers and his men were able to gain an upper hand for the remainder of the game and never looked back to […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is a co-founder of Autograph, an NFT platform highlighting Brady and other stars of the sports world. Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is getting in the Autograph business with a new NFT drop called “Untouchable,” which is part of the James Harden: The Way of the Beard Collection. The […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers traded for James Harden mid-season, many expected Joel Embiid and the rest of the Sixers to take some time to adjust to his game. After all, Harden is a player who thrives with the ball on his hands. Put simply, adding another offensive juggernaut to the team–unlike Ben Simmons who is […]

Tyrese Maxey had the performance of his life in Game 1 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Eastern Conference First Round series against the Toronto Raptors, as he led the way with a game-high 38 points. The Raptors did not have much of an answer for the second-year guard, as he continually pushed up play into the […]

ESPN golden boy Stephen A. Smith has pretty much seen it all over the past few decades in the broadcasting industry. However, the renowned sports analyst still could not help himself the moment he saw what Sixers superstar James Harden decided to wear for his pregame outfit ahead of Philly’s Game 1 matchup against the […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley couldn’t help but laugh at James Harden over his latest comments about feeling no pressure at all heading to another playoff run. The Sixers are searching for their first championship since 1983. Naturally, there is a ton of pressure on Joel Embiid and Harden to deliver given their status as […]

Right now, James Harden has an opportunity to win the first championship of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. One of the teams that will be standing in their way will be the Brooklyn Nets — the same side that Harden turned his back on just a couple of months ago. Harden’s stint with the […]

The Toronto Raptors are the clear underdogs heading into their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s not hard to see why. The Sixers have the clear-cut best player in the series and MVP candidate on their side in Joel Embiid. They also have the second best player in the series and former MVP winner […]

A couple of weeks ago, some of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue’s comments about Sixers superstars James Harden and Joel Embiid were taken out of context. Lue was trying to explain how difficult it was to stop both stars, but the part about his statement that blew up was how he said that […]

James Harden already said that he’s not feeling any pressure as he heads into his postseason debut with the Sixers. The former MVP stated that “he’s ready to hoop” and that “there’s nothing to it.” Talk about supreme confidence, right? Not everybody will agree with the seeming lack of urgency in Harden’s message. Be that […]

James Harden isn’t exactly known for his big-time performances in high-stakes games. That narrative isn’t lost on Joel Embiid, as the Philadelphia 76ers center spoke candidly on the topic. Speaking to reporters during Thursday’s Sixers practice, Embiid revealed his message to James Harden ahead of their series against the Toronto Raptors in the first round […]

James Harden has his fair share of critics. The Philadelphia 76ers guard owns an MVP award, has made 10 All-Star Game appearances, and been named to seven All-NBA teams. But perhaps his stacked trophy case is what fuels the criticisms against his relatively poor playoff performances in the past. Harden has seen his efficiency and […]

The Toronto Raptors are preparing for a playoff showdown with a familiar foe in the Philadelphia 76ers, a team whom they beat three out of four times in 2021/22. Nevertheless, Fred VanVleet isn’t taking Joel Embiid and Co. for granted. Via Josh Lewenberg of TSN: Fred VanVleet on the Sixers: “A couple weeks ago they […]

The fourth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers are set to begin the 2022 NBA Playoffs with a first-round matchup against the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference. After engaging in a blockbuster trade midway through the season, many have already set high expectations for the Sixers to be strong contenders for the title in 2021-22. However, James […]

The James Harden era with the Brooklyn Nets barely lasted over a year after he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in February. While it was a known fact he had animosity with Kyrie Irving over his vaccine stance and lack of availability for the team, it appears Kevin Durant was also on his back […]

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. James Harden hasn’t looked like his best self offensively with the Philadelphia 76ers. The man himself knows it, too. The Sixers shooting guard spoke out on his subpar shooting splits ever since making the move to Pennsylvania. Via Gina Mizell of the Philadelphia Inquirer: “I know that I’m not […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set for a playoff stretch. Since his time with the Brooklyn Nets, recent Sixers acquisition James Harden has dealt with a reoccurring hamstring injury. However, according to Sixers head coach Doc Rivers, Harden is completely healed from the lingering injury. Sixers writer Austin Krell tweeted the positive update Saturday morning. Doc […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been all sorts of dangerous since acquiring James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade centered around Ben Simmons. Harden has been a perfect fit alongside Joel Embiid, as the Sixers continue their ascent heading into the NBA Playoffs. The Sixers beat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, 131-122 to […]

On Monday, Steve Nash shared the disappointing but not surprising update that Ben Simmons will be out through the remaining four games and the play-in tournament, set to tipoff on April 12. The Brooklyn Nets have been without the third All-Star on their roster ever since they traded James Harden and Paul Millsap for Simmons, […]

Everyone falls for the random fake post at one point or another. Not even an ESPN analyst like Stephen A. Smith was spared when he spouted some fake news on the Brooklyn Nets. Stephen A. Smith was live on ESPN’s First Take earlier this week wherein he cited a “report” about how Nets guard Kyrie […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have already clinched a playoff berth and are sitting in the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers are jockeying for position at the top of the East, sitting 2.5 games behind the top-seeded Miami Heat while tied with the third-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and a half-game back of the No. 2 […]

Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor Saturday afternoon, looking to put an end to their three-game losing skid. Next up on the schedule was a meeting with a possible playoff opponent in the Charlotte Hornets. This game was neck-and-neck heading into halftime, but that change quickly when both teams took the […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the worst teams in the NBA, which was expected. But, they’ve evidently got a possible superstar on their hands in rookie Jalen Green. While the Rockets did lose their seventh game in 10 outings on Friday night, this time to the Sacramento Kings, Green continued his torrid run, dropping […]

The biggest play of the game that Giannis Antetokounmpo made against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night wasn’t from his usual bag of tricks. With his team down by three points, the Milwaukee Bucks star sized up Andre Drummond at the top of the key and rose up for a long-range bomb. While such an […]

In what was projected to be an easy victory by most, the Philadelphia 76ers fell flat on their face on Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid posted his usual MVP-level stat line with 37 points and 15 rebounds on an efficient 11-for-19 from the field and 14-for-16 from the free throw line. But […]

The blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers was arguably the biggest of the season. Ben Simmons wanted out of Philadelphia, and James Harden wanted out of New York. It was a win-win situation all around. However, Kevin Durant doesn’t think of it like that. He recently revealed to The Ringer that […]