PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

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Sixers get smoked by the Nets Mar 12, 2022

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The Sixers got smoked by the Nets 129-100 on Thursday night, a blemish on what has otherwise been a near perfect start to the James Harden era. How much of Thursday night's loss was just an off night, how much was related to matchup problems with the Nets, and how much were larger issues that can be exploited in the playoffs?

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The James Harden Era Begins Mar 01, 2022

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Derek and Rich break down the first two games of the James Harden era in Philadelphia, the chemistry he already shows with Joel Embiid, and how they should stagger their rotations to optimize their two stars.

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Harden to the Sixers, Ben Simmons Saga Over Feb 12, 2022

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The Sixers traded for James Harden, pairing the 2018 MVP with Joel Embiid. Are the Sixers ready to contend this year? Derek and Rich give their initial reaction to the blockbuster move.

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Maxey Shows Out Feb 02, 2022

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Tyrese Maxey went toe to toe with Ja Morant in an epic duel on Monday night, leading the Sixers to an overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Derek and Rich discuss Maxey's development this season, and how that impacts what they'd do at next week's trade deadline.

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Do the Sixers have enough? Jan 26, 2022

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The trade deadline is only two weeks ago, but Daryl Morey is reported to prefer to wait until the summer so he can pursue James Harden. Is this the right call, or should the Sixers be aggressive in making a move now to bolster a playoff run?

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Sixers Quarter Season Review Dec 02, 2021

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With a quarter of the season now complete, Derek and Rich take a step back to assess where the team stands, debating their biggest takeaways from the first 21 games, and what their biggest concerns are going forward.

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Embiid's Return Nov 24, 2021

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Derek and Rich discuss Tyrese Maxey's excellent play, how he'll fit with Joel Embiid once he comes back, and how his emergence can change the trajectory of the franchise.

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No time to panic Nov 16, 2021

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With Joel Embiid out of the lineup as a result of being in the NBA's health and safety protocols, the Sixers have lost four straight. Derek and Rich discuss why it's not quite time to panic, especially with Tyrese Maxey playing great ball.

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The Sixers Hot Start Nov 08, 2021

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The Sixers are 8-2, despite Tobias Harris, Danny Green, and Ben Simmons all missing significant time. Derek and Rich break down how they've done so.

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Is the Sixers offense real? Nov 01, 2021

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the Sixers won two straight, are 4-2 on the season and have the league's top-ranked offense. Are they really this good offensively, or is this a mirage?

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