Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

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 Bodner and Devon Givens as they break down the Sixers’ first-half struggles against Miami’s zone, what they did better to secure the win after the break, and what that means for their upcoming series against the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 matchup with Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 quarter.Despite the Sixers taking care of business, they did not get the help they needed to avoid the play-in tournament, as both Indiana and Orlando won their games against the Hawks and Bucks, respectively. Because of that the Sixers will take on the Miami Heat in the 7-vs-8 play-in game on Wednesday and, if they win that, will likely have a first round matchup against former head coach Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks.Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann are in studio to break down the Sixers’ eight straight win, and to break down the playoff picture, and what that means for the weeks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic

Joel Embiid avoids injury scare in the first half, returns to help push the Philadelphia 76ers pass the Orlando Magic, 125-113. In the win, Embiid put together a 32 point, 13 rebound, seven assists performance as the Sixers are now tied with the Magic for the 6th seed in the East standings — both sporting 46-35 record with just one game remaining for both teams. Tyrese Maxey was stellar in his co-starring role, finishing with 28, including five made 3’s. Kelly Oubre continued his solid play adding 21 and nine boards. Philadelphia’s regular season finale will be played Sunday at home against the visiting Brooklyn Nets.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens talk about the big win and the playoff implications that remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to losses from the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, the Sixers have a chance to get out of the play-in tournament. Could they really steal the sixth seed on the final weekend of the season?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss developments in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and provide updates from Nick Nurse at Thursday’s Sixers practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers are in a battle for Eastern Conference playoff positioning, and could end up matched up against the Boston Celtics or Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Is there a path that sets Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey up for a long run?Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss a wild playoff picture and what they think the best path for Philly looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers win their sixth in a row behind Joel Embiid’s 37-point, 11-rebound, eight assist performance — defeating the visiting Pistons, 120-102. Embiid logged 36 minutes in his fourth game back since returning from injury. Buddy Hield added 18 points off the bench including five 3’s, while Kelly Oubre continued his solid play finishing with 17. The 76ers got a boost in the lineup with Tobias Harris (15 points & 12 boards) back after missing the last three games. But the biggest addition to the rotation came with De’Anthony Melton playing in his first game since late February — just in time for the postseason. Philadelphia is now 45-35 on the season.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens analyze another important win for the Sixers with just two games remaining in the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey put the Sixers on his back in a sensational game vs. the Spurs, with a Nic Batum three in the final 10 seconds pushing Philly to an improbable win on the road. Plus, an incredible Ricky Council IV cameo!Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the come-from-behind victory, another strong Kelly Oubre outing, and their impressions of Victor Wembanyama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid finishes with 30 points and 12 rebounds in 23-plus minutes of play to push the Philadelphia 76ers past the lowly Memphis Grizzlies on the front end of their back-to-back. Embiid continues to look comfortable on the floor in just his third game back from injury. The shorthanded Grizzlies were paced by Scottie Pippen Jr’s 24 points. The Sixers picked up their fourth win in a row as they make a push for the sixth seed in the East.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens breakdown another victory for the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind a massive 37 point outing from Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a come from behind win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night, which pulls the Sixers (42-35) within a half game of the Heat (42-34) in the race for the seventh best record in the Eastern Conference, and the right to host the 7-vs-8 play-in game. Maxey also added in nine rebounds and 11 assists in a virtuoso performance, dragging the Sixers to a crucial victory.Joel Embiid added 29 points, four rebounds and three assists in the win.join Kyle Neubeck, Devon Givens and Derek Bodner as they break down the massive Sixers’ win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid made a big impact on the Sixers on night one of his return. And with the reigning MVP back in the lineup, Philadelphia has a chance to create chaos in the Eastern Conference.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck reflect on Embiid’s return, his chemistry with new teammates like Kyle Lowry, and how they’ll manage his minutes moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid made his surprise return Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing the last two months recovering from a torn meniscus. Embiid was good, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes, but it was Kelly Oubre Jr’s explosive 17 point fourth quarter which saved the day, paving the way for the Sixers to outscore the Thunder 36-25 in the fourth for the comeback win.Tyrese Maxey missed his second consecutive game with tightness in his hip. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams missed the game for the Thunder.Devon Givens and Derek Bodner break down the Sixers’ win, which improves them to 41-35 on the season. Kyle Neubeck will check in from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Oubre poured in 32 points on the road to lead the Sixers in a dominant road win over the Raptors. Philadelphia broke a franchise record for made threes in a single game, with contributions from Nic Batum, Cam Payne, and others adding up.Kyle Neubeck, Derek Bodner, and Devon Givens discuss a bounce-back win for Philadelphia without their two best players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers hung tough against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road despite a brutal Tyrese Maxey performance, with Maxey missing a potential game-tying step-back 3 as time expired that would have sent the game overtime. Maxey finished the night with just 16 points on 7-25 shooting in one of his worst performances of the season, struggling to get comfortable inside of the arc against a tough Cleveland defense, and misfiring from the perimeter.The Sixers nearly pulled the game out thanks to Kyle Lowry, who had his best performance in a Sixers uniform with 23 points on 7-12 shooting. Tobias Harris added 21 and Paul Reed 12 off the bench.Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the missed opportunity on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers drop a tough one to James Harden and the LA Clippers in the final seconds of the game, falling 108-107. With five seconds to play, Kelly Oubre drove to the basket after the Sixers gained control off a jump ball, but Oubre was unable to convert as Paul George contested at the rim to prevent the basket. Philadelphia is now 39-34 after the loss with nine games remaining on the schedule.Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 26 points, Buddy Hield and Oubre added 17 each. Los Angeles posted seven players in double figures, led by George’s 22. Harden finished with a double-double of 16 points and as game-best 14 assists.Rich Hofmann and Devon Givens break down the loss in South Philly. Derek Bodner joins from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buddy Hield has been averaging just 9 points in 22 minutes over his last nine games for the Sixers, rarely leaving an imprint in the game for a team that desperately needs some offensive firepower with Joel Embiid out of the lineup. Has Hield been a disappointment so far during his Sixers tenure? What is the cause of his struggles? And what can be done to turn his play around?Join Derek Bodner and Devon Givens as they break down Hield’s play, and discuss where the Sixers stand in terms of playoff positioning with ten games left to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers finished off their West Coast trip with a 1-3 record thanks to a 108-96 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Sixers fell despite the best efforts of Tyrese Maxey, whose 21 first quarter points helped keep the Sixers in the game. But the rest of his teammates weren’t up to the task, and the Kings pulled away late in the second quarter and never looked back.Maxey finished with 29 points on 10-16 shooting to lead the Sixers. His teammates, on the other hand, ended the game shooting just 24-66 from the field, falling to provide the Sixers’ All-Star with any help whatsoever.Join Devon Givens and Derek Bodner as they break down a disappointing end to the Sixers’ road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind a balanced attack from Tobias Harris (24), Tyrese Maxey (24) and Cam Payne (23 off the bench), the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a crucial, unexpected win over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in the first of two matchups between the teams this week.The Sixers shot 18-37 from 3-point range and turned the ball over just eight times in one of their better offensive performances in weeks. With the win the Sixers improved to 39-32 on the season as they look to tread water wating for Joel Embiid to return.Join Derek Bodner and Devon Givens as they break down the latest win for the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a sizzling 25-point second half performance from All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 101-94, falling to 0-2 on this brutal four game Western Conference road trip.The Sixers shot just 8-37 from 3-point range in the loss and allowed Anthony Davis (23 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocked shots) to collect seven offensive rebounds, key factors in the Sixers coming up short in a game that was there for the taking.Join Derek Bodner, Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck as they break down the Sixers’ latest defeat, which drops them to 38-32 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices