PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Sixers center Joel Embiid is battling a knee issue and Bell’s palsy, but he still delivered a 50-point haymaker to push Philly past the Knicks in Game 3. Have the vibes shifted in their favor? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the critical win, the Embiid and Maxey partnership, Embiid’s toughness, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast

The Philadelphia 76ers return home to defeat the New York Knicks, 125-114, in Game 3 — series now stands at 2-1. Joel Embiid scored a playoff career-high 50 points to push the Sixers to their first win of the series, setting up a huge game 4 on Sunday. Embiid scored 18 of his game-best 50 in the third quarter and went a perfect 4 for 4 in the frame. Tyrese Maxey added 25 and seve

Nick Nurse and the Sixers find themselves in an 0-2 hole against the New York Knicks. With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey playing well and the rest of the roster struggling, what can they do to tilt the series back in their favor? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the struggles of role players like Buddy Hield and how Nick Nurse might shake things up with the rotat

The Philadelphia 76ers fall to the New York Knicks in heartbreaking fashion in the final seconds of the game, 104-101. The Sixers led by five with 47 seconds to play, but a few key miscues down the stretch led to big buckets by the Knicks and a game-winning three pointer by New York guard Donte DiVencenzo. Philadelphia now trails the best-of-seven series 0-2. Rich Hofmann, Roy Burt

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers kickoff their best-of-seven series in a Round 1 matchup against the New York Knicks, falling 111-104. After getting off to a great start, leading by nine after the first quarter, the Knicks took control in the second by outscoring the Sixers 33-12 and a 12 point halftime lead. New York outrebounded Philadelphia 23-9 leading to plenty of 2nd ch

Joel Embiid and the Sixers are locked into a first round playoff series against the New York Knicks. What are the keys to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Nurse breaking down a tough opponent to open the postseason? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck preview Sixers-Knicks, from how to slow down Jalen Brunson to what role Tobias Harris could play in the matchup. They al

Led by a huge, 17-point second half surge from Nico Batum, the Philadelphia 76ers came back from 14 points down to defeat the Miami Heat and secure the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. They will kick off their first-round series against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Joel Embiid finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds in the win, with Tyrese Maxey adding 19. Join Derek B

Tyrese Maxey spent months of this season as the Sixers’ focal point, a task which he says prepared him for this moment. Is this the year he makes the leap, giving Joel Embiid a co-star for the playoffs? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck share what Maxey had to say about their play-in date with the Miami Heat. They also answer some key questions from Devon about the mat

The Philadelphia 76ers (7) prepare to host the Miami Heat (8) on Wednesday night in South Philly for their Play-In Tournament showdown with the winner advancing to face the 2-seed New York Knicks. How much fear do you have of Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and an army of Heat role players? Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens get into the Sixers Play-In matchup as they host t

Even without the services of Joel Embiid, who missed Sunday’s regular season finale as a precautionary measure to manage his left knee, the Philadelphia 76ers were still able to easily dispatch of the Brooklyn Nets. Led by Tyrese Maxey’s 26 point performance, the Sixers pulled away in the third quarter and never looked back, holding a 15+ point lead for most of the final quarte