Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

Tyrese Maxey had a rare off night for the Sixers, finishing with a season low six points on just 3-13 shooting as the Sixers fell down by as many as 26 points early on in the fourth quarter, a hill too big for them to climb out of despite some spirited effort down the stretch by Ricky Council IV and Jeff Dowtin Jr.The Suns were led by 32 points from Grayson Allen, who finished 9-15 from 3-point range on the night, tying both his career high, and the Suns’ franchise record, for made 3s in a game. Kevin Durant (22) and Devin Booker (18) also chipped in with strong performances, as the Suns shot 19-39 from 3-point range on their way to the win.Join Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner as they break down the Sixers’ disappointing start to their tough four game road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lack of an extension for Paul George in Los Angeles has people speculating he could leave the Clippers this summer. Are the Sixers in play for the star wing?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Steve Ballmer will pony up for George, and whether Daryl Morey wants to pair him with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also preview Philly’s west coast trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Philadelphia’s win over the Miami Heat, along with the Indiana Pacers falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sixers (38-30) have momentarily jumped back into 6th place in the Eastern Conference, and out of the play-in tournament for now.In addition to Maxey’s dominant 30-point, 10-assist performance, the Sixers also received strong play from Kelly Oubre Jr (22 points, 11 rebounds) and Kyle Lowry (16 points), chipping in with one of the better all-around team performances since Joel Embiid went down.Devon Givens and Derek Bodner break down the Sixers’ win, with Kyle Neubeck checking in from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey dropped 30 points on the Charlotte Hornets (17-51), as the Sixers took control of the game down the stretch to pull away for a 109-98 win, the second time the Sixers have beaten the Hornets in the last two weeks in a much-needed win as the Sixers try to fight for playoff positioning. Kelly Oubre Jr added in a crucial 22-point performance for the Sixers, who also received strong play from Paul Reed (11 points), Cam Payne (10) and Buddy Hield (14) off the bench.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens share their thoughts on the Sixers 37th win of the season. Kyle Neubeck checks in from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kai Jones’ tenure with the Charlotte Hornets ended in puzzling fashion. Can he find a role with the Sixers, or will Nick Nurse mostly ignore their new signing?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Jones can beat out Mo Bamba for minutes, and answer some mailbag questions about Nurse and Daryl Morey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, 114-105. Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo (28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists), the Bucks outscored the Sixers 30-22 in the final frame to pull away for the win.Tyrese Maxey’s 30-point outing kept the Sixers’ offense afloat for most of the night. They also received a strong fourth quarter performance from Tobias Harris, who finally showed signs of life.Kyle Neubeck, Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down the Sixers’ loss, which drops them to 36-30 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Nurse said on Tuesday that he’s not at the point of benching Tobias Harris. Does the Sixers’ head coach need to take drastic action to send a message to the rest of the team?Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss the predicament with Harris, in addition to Joel Embiid injury updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobias Harris scored just two points in a despicable Sixers performance on the road vs. the Knicks. Tyrese Maxey’s return didn’t come close to making up for everything that went wrong for Philadelphia. Josh Hart had a triple-double in less than three quarters!Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens talk about the blowout loss to the Knicks and Harris’ continued struggles. They also discuss new reporting on Joel Embiid’s health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the worst offensive games of the NBA season, the Sixers stole a win over the Knicks thanks to contributions from Kelly Oubre, Paul Reed, and Buddy Hield.Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck break down a wild night at Madison Square Garden and reflect on Philly’s defensive toughness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers nearly became just the fourth team in NBA history to climb all the way back from a 35-point deficit when they cut New Orleans’ lead, once as high as 35, down to 100-95 with 45 seconds left to play before a dagger three from Herbert Jones killed the Sixers’ near-historic comeback. Even so, the Sixers’ strong second half play, led by Tobias Harris, Cam Payne and Kelly Oubre Jr turned what was once a depressing night into a source of optimism.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens talk about the tale of two halves that led to Philadelphia’s third loss in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers appear headed for a berth in the play-in with injuries to Joel Embiid, De’Anthony Melton, and Tyrese Maxey disrupting their season. The sooner you come to grips with that, the better.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss what Nick Nurse can do to pull the Sixers out of their tailspin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Oubre’s 25 points are not enough as the Sixers drop their second in a row, lose to the Memphis Grizzlies, 115-109. Philadelphia entered the final frame with a 12-point lead but saw Jaren Jackson Jr. (30 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks) & co. erase that advantage — outscoring the Sixers, 34-16 in the fourth.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens have postgame coverage as they try to make sense of another frustrating loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid (knee) and Tyrese Maxey (concussion), struggled to contain point guard Dennis Schroder in a 112-107 loss to the Nets. Schroder finished with 20 points and eight assists on 7-12 shooting, as the Sixers struggled to stay in front of Schroder on the perimeter. The Nets also had a 20-point outing from Dorian Finney-Smith, with Lonnie Walker IV adding 19 off the bench.Kelly Oubre Jr. led the Sixers with 30 off the bench in the loss.Join Devon Givens, Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck as they break down the latest Sixers’ loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre star for the Sixers as they pick up a HUGE win over Luka Doncic and the Mavericks on the road, 120-116. Harris finished with a team-high 28 points and was terrific down the stretch with a few key buckets. Oubre was held to just two points at the half, but erupted for 19 second half points, including eight in the final four minutes of the third with the 76ers leading by 14 going into the fourth. Big games from Tyrese Maxey (24 points) and Paul Reed (13 and seven boards off the bench) help guide Philadelphia to their 35th win of the season.Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens break down the Sixers’ phenomenal road win to begin their two-game trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huge performances by Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris lifted the Sixers to a much-needed win, with the Sixers picking up just their second win in the last six games. Tobias Harris came up clutch down the stretch, finishing with 10 fourth quarter points to help the Sixers pull away from the pesky Charlotte Hornets for a 121-114 victory.Harris finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, picking up his fifth double-double of the season. Maxey added 33 points, to go along with six rebounds and five assists. It is Maxey’s fourth 30-point performance in his last six games. wDerek Bodner and Devon Givens break down the Sixers’ win, discuss Nick Nurse’s decision to start Mo Bamba over Paul Reed, and check-in with Kyle Neubeck from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid met with reporters to discuss his knee injury, why he wants to return this season, and his commitment to playing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss their hope for Embiid’s return after speaking with him. They also discuss De’Anthony Melton’s injury, Embiid’s thoughts on Buddy Hield and Kyle Lowry, and the Sixers’ arena video failure this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobias Harris continued a miserable run of play in the Sixers’ loss to the Celtics on Tuesday night, undoing what was otherwise a good effort from Tyrese Maxey, Cam Payne, Ricky Council IV and others.Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Harris’ latest struggles, Nick Nurse’s rotations, and what the Sixers need to do to pull out of their tailspin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Nick Nurse do anything to help get Tobias Harris back on track to try to keep the Sixers afloat while they wait for Joel Embiid to return? Harris has been averaging just 12.4 points, and shooting 35.9% from the field, over his last six games, in one of his more pronounced slumps of his career.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens discuss that, along with other listener submitted questions, in today’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers were able to cut Milwaukee's 23-point 3rd quarter lead down to 12 before their offense went cold, scoring just 16 points in the final frame to drop their Sunday afternoon game against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 119-98.Tyrese Maxey finished with 24 points and seven assists in the loss, but the Sixers' disastrous first half defense, followed by their equally putrid offense down the stretch, doomed the hometown Sixers as they fell to 33-24 on the season, including 4-8 since Joel Embiid went down with his knee injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for Milwaukee with 30 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down what went wrong in the Sixers' loss to the Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Led by 14 clutch fourth quarter points by Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a 104-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs came into the game having won 18 of their last 21 games, but the Sixers were able to beat the Cavs for the second time in the last two weeks, despite doing so without the services of Joel Embiid in both.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down what they saw in an unexpected win from the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices