Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

The Sixers scored 48 fourth quarter points to secure a comeback win over Milwaukee, handing the Bucks their first loss in over six weeks. Derek and Rich break down the statement game from the Sixers, go over Doc Rivers' decision to reinsert Tyrese Maxey into the starting lineup, and discuss the report that James Harden may be looking to return to Houston in free agency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers lost a heartbreaking game against the hated Boston Celtics on a last-second shot by Jayson Tatum. Derek and Rich dissect what happened in the showdown between Eastern Conference contenders, and project that forward when talking about a potential playoff series between the teams.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid played his best defensive game of the season, James Harden had another big night against one of the league's best defenses, and the Sixers picked up another win over a contender. Derek and Rich break down the Sixers' comeback win over the Grizzlies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich react to Mac McClung's incredible performance in the dunk contest, before pivoting to the listener mailbag, going over whether the Sixers should continue to bring Tyrese Maxey off the bench, whether they focused too much on the backup center spot in the buyout market, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Derek go over the Sixers' important win over the Cavs, their initial impressions of newly-acquired Jalen McDaniels, whether or not Dewayne Dedmon can solve the team's backup center problems, and what to make of this very good, but perpetually frustrating, 76ers team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down the Sixers' wins over the Knicks and the Nets and give their first impressions of newly acquired forward Jalen McDaniels.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers traded Matisse Thybulle for Jalen McDaniels. Derek and Rich break down the trade, going over the details of what the Sixers gave up, what kind of a player McDaniels is, where he fits in their playoff rotation, and whether he was the right player to target with their limited trade assets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down what to expect from Thursday's NBA trade deadline, recapping the reports that are out there, the options the Sixers have in front of them, and the trade assets they have to work with.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Derek discuss their major takeaways from the two-game set against the Orlando Magic, which the Sixers split thanks to a 105-94 win on Wednesday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By dominating Nikola Jokic in a comeback win over the West-leading Denver Nuggets, Joel Embiid strengthened his MVP case as the Sixers took down yet another contender at the Wells Fargo Center.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers beat the Nets 137-133 in a wildly entertaining game in south Philadelphia. Derek and Rich go over what they saw, how the two teams matchup against each other, and the reaction from the fans in the first Embiid vs Simmons matchup since the trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers completed their 5-0 road trip, which moved them up to second place in the Eastern Conference. Are they being overlooked as NBA title contenders?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doc Rivers announced that the Sixers will utilize 3 different starting lineups from here on out. Rich and Derek break down the news, discussing what problems the Sixers are looking to fix, and whether they think the change to the starting lineup will be effective.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Sixers now past the halfway point of the season, Rich and Derek run up and down the roster and give each player a grade for their performance so far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we approach the halfway point of the season the Sixers had their starting five of Embiid, Harden, Maxey, Harris and Tucker available for just the seventh time all season. Derek and Rich discuss how they looked in their win over the Pistons, how Maxey and Embiid have looked since coming back from injury, and about James Harden's continued strong play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices