PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

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Sixers overcome sloppy performance to beat Nets in Game 2 Apr 18, 2023

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The Sixers turned the ball over a ton, James Harden played one of his worst games as a Sixer... and it still didn't matter all that much. Derek and Rich discuss the Sixers' win in Game 2 over Brooklyn: Why did it take so long for them to get back to the Game 1 blueprint of letting Joel Embiid pick apart double teams? How concerning was Harden's performance? They also go over some of the postives: Embiid's defense (and post-game trolling), Tyrese Maxey's shotmaking and Tobias Harris shining in the first round for the second straight season.

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Sixers rout Nets in Game 1 Apr 16, 2023

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The NBA playoffs are finally here! And the Sixers took care of business against Brooklyn in a 121-101 Game 1 win, despite some hot shooting from the Nets. Derek and Rich discuss how the Sixers handled the Nets' aggressive double teams against Joel Embiid, hustle plays from Paul Reed and P.J. Tucker and a hot 3-point shooting game for James Harden.

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Sixers-Nets Preview Apr 13, 2023

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The regular season is over, as the Sixers finished with 54 wins. That is the most since Allen Iverson led them to the NBA Finals in 2000-01. Derek and Rich briefly touch on Joel Embiid winning the early vote for MVP before breaking down the upcoming 3-6 first-round series against Brooklyn: Where are some potential problem areas for the Sixers against the revamped Nets? And what defensive schemes might the Nets try to slow down Embiid?

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Sixers wrap up regular season, Embiid makes final case for MVP Apr 07, 2023

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The Sixers ended the competitive portion of their regular season with a blowout loss to Miami, a game that Doc Rivers regretted playing his starters in. But a few days before that, Joel Embiid delivered a 52-point masterpiece to salvage one game in the season series about Boston. Derek and Rich talk about their concerns headed into the playoffs, offer some initial thoughts about a Boston series and if they believe Embiid is going win his first MVP.

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Sixers lose to Bucks, Nets loom as playoff matchup Apr 04, 2023

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The final week of the NBA regular season got off to a rough start for the Sixers in Milwaukee. Derek and Rich discuss Doc Rivers' tough night and what the Sixers might have been holding back for the playoffs. They also talk about James Harden and the bench unit thriving against Toronto, Tyrese Maxey's scorching hot shooting and how the next CBA might affect the Sixers.

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Sixers win, Harden and Embiid detail injuries Mar 30, 2023

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After Joel Embiid sat out the highly anticipated matchup with Nikola Jokic on Monday, he and James Harden returned to the lineup for the Sixers on Wednesday against Dallas. The Sixers won the game, and afterward, Harden and Embiid spoke about the injuries that they are currently dealing with. Derek and Rich discuss their level of concern over Harden's Achilles issues, while also sizing up where Embiid stands in the MVP race with seven games left to go in the season.

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Sixers drop tough back-to-back out West Mar 26, 2023

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The Sixers wasted Joel Embiid's massive performance in Golden State and then were flat on the second night of a tough back-to-back in Phoenix. Derek and Rich discuss their level of concern (or lack thereof) over some of the week's key storylines: James Harden's injury, P.J. Tucker and the bench struggles, Tyrese Maxey's playmaking and Doc Rivers turning to Dewayne Dedmon in Phoenix.

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Concern about Harden after Sixers loss to Bulls? Mar 21, 2023

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Derek and Rich have done it again. On the day before they planned to podcast, the Sixers' dominant offense slapped together its worst performance in months as they lost in double overtime to Chicago. They discuss James Harden's rough night against the Bulls and their level of concern after Doc Rivers revealed that Harden's foot was bothering him. Later in the episode, they discuss Joel Embiid's dominance and where he stands in the MVP race.

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Sixers keep winning, Embiid making MVP case Mar 13, 2023

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Despite a difficult March schedule, the Sixers continue to reel off wins. Derek and Rich discuss some of the lineups that are fueling that success, while touching on Joel Embiid making up some ground against Nikola Jokic in the NBA MVP race.

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Sixers offense continues to roll Mar 10, 2023

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Derek and Rich go over their major takeaways from the Sixers' 4-1 road trip, including Joel Embiid's dominance, James Harden playing the best basketball of his Sixers career, along with their concerns over the team's defensive struggles.

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