PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Paul George’s second-half flurry was not enough in the Sixers’ loss to the Magic, with the star wing fouling out and leaving it to Tyrese Maxey to close the game. George finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists before he watched from the sideline while Paolo Banchero closed the game out. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses another dispiriting loss for Philadelphia, and Nick Nurse’s role in their ineptitude.

In their three-game homestand finale, the Philadelphia 76ers (15-21) fall to the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-115. The Pelicans (8-31) led at the end of each of the first three frames thanks to a balanced team effort that was guided by veteran guard CJ McCollum's 18 points in the opening quarter. McCollum was amazing, finishing with a game-high 38. Tyrese Maxey had a nice overall game for the Sixers finishing with 30 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, but it wasn't enough to get the win for the home team. Paul George was in foul trouble in the first half with three personals that forced him to the bench -- George ended the night with 25, a game-high 11 rebounds and five assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 and seven boards. Philadelphia will head to Orlando on Sunday for a matchup with the Magic. The PHLY Sixers crew reacts to a frustrating defeat that ends the homestand with a 1-2 record.

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) are back in the win column after a nail-biting win over the Washington Wizards (6-29) on Wednesday night, 109-103. Guerschon Yabusele started at center and had the game-saving block for the 76ers with under 20 seconds to play and continues to show his value to the team, also knocking down five 3s en route to 21 points, and collecting eight rebounds. After shooting just 3-13 from the field and 1-10 from beyond in the first half for eight points, Tyrese Maxey dropped 14 in the third quarter and finished with a game-high 29 on the night. Maxey also handed out a team-high seven assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 15 points, four boards, four assists and two steals. Eric Gordon got the start in the backcourt with Maxey and went 3 for 5 from long distance for 15 points overall. Washington's Jared Butler came off the bench to net a team-high 26 in the loss, Corey Kispert poured in 23. The PHLY Sixers crew breaks down the win for the 76ers in a game that shouldn't have been that close.

Jimmy Butler has worn out his welcome with Pat Riley and the Miami Heat. Should the Sixers consider trading for him after Paul George’s miserable start to the season? The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses Butler’s discontent, whether he would make a difference for Joel Embiid, and much more.

The Philadelphia 76ers (14-20) had an awful shooting night and simply could not overcome the poor team percentage, multiple scoring droughts, missed free throws and the absence of Joel Embiid in their 109-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns (16-18). Back home after a 4-2 six-game trip, the Sixers led at the break by four but the Suns outscored the 76ers 36-27 in the third quarter to build a double-digit lead and did more than enough to secure the win. Kelly Oubre was really good in his return, putting together a 26-point, 11-rebound double-double with Tyrese Maxey adding team-highs of 31 points and 10 assists. Guerschon Yabusele filled in for Embiid at center and totaled 14 points and 10 boards. Bradley Beal paced Phoenix in scoring with 25 off the bench including 13 in the third. The PHLY Sixers crew breaks down what went wrong in Philadelphia's 10th home loss of the season.

The Philadelphia 76ers (14-19) ended their brief two-game losing streak with a decisive 123-94 victory over the injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets (13-22). The Sixers overcame an 11-0 start by the Nets thanks to a dominant 15-point first quarter from Joel Embiid, building up a double-digit lead by the end of the first on their way to an easy win in Brooklyn. Joel Embiid led the way with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Paul George added 17 points and 6 assists, and Tyrese Maxey finished with 18. The Sixers received a big lift from Caleb Martin, who scored 17 first-half points, on a perfect 7-7 shooting, to help the Sixers take control of the game. Join the PHLY Sixers team as they discuss an easy win for the Sixers.

The Philadelphia ended the west coast portion of their road trip with an absolutely embarrassing defensive performance, falling to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors 139-105 in their most lopsided loss of the season. The Sixers, who fell to 13-19 on the season after back-to-back losses, will finish off their six game road trip Saturday night in Brooklyn. The Warriors, who came into the game having lost 13 of their last 17, shot an incredible 22-39 from 3-point range, led by Steph Curry, who finished with a perfect 8-8 from 3-point range on his way to a 30 point night. Jonathan Kuminga added 20 off the bench, and Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and Dennis Schroder chipped in with 15 each in a balanced Warriors attack. Joel Embiid led the Sixes with 28 points and 14 rebounds, with most of his damage being done in the third quarter. Paul George added 19, and Tyrese Maxey finished with just 14 points on 4-13 shooting. Join the PHLY Sixers team as they break down the Sixers’ second frustrating loss in the past 24 hours.

The Sacramento Kings ended the game on a 15-0 run to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107, ending Philadelphia’s winning streak at four. The Sixers scored just 18 points and committed 10 turnovers in a disastrous fourth quarter, throwing away a game that they had under control. Paul George led the Sixers with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, although George fouled out in the final minutes and was a key part of the Sixers’ turnover problems. After a slow first half, Tyrese Maxey ended up with 27 points and 6 assists. Eric Gordon (14) and Andre Drummond (10) gave them a boost off the bench. Join the PHLY Sixers team as they break down one of the ugliest quarters of basketball this season.

The Philadelphia 76ers cruised to their 4th straight win, this one a 125-103 road victory over the Portland Trailblazers on the back of a dominant 37-point, 9 rebound performance from Joel Embiid, who continues to find his groove after missing 16 of the team’s first 20 games. The victory, the Sixers’ 10th win in the last 13 games, improved the Sixers to 13-17 on the season as they look to climb up the Eastern Conference standing after their slow start. In addition to Embiid the Sixers received big performances from Tyrese Maxey (23 points, 3 assists), Kelly Oubre Jr (15 points, 8 steals) and Guerschon Yabusele (16 points and 4 rebounds off the bench). The Sixers’ defense, led by Kelly Oubre Jr’s eight steals, forced the young Blazers into 24 turnovers. It was a career-high in steals for Oubre, and something that only four players in franchise history have surpassed. Join the PHLY Sixers team as they react to the latest win for your Philadelphia 76ers.

Led by 12 fourth quarter points from Tyrese Maxey and a 32-point performance from Joel Embiid, the Sixers overcome a sluggish start in Salt Lake City to pull out a 114-111 win over the Utah Jazz. It is the 9th win in the last 12 games for the Sixers, who have moved to within a half game of the play-in tournament as they look to climb out of the hole they dug for themselves following their disastrous 3-14 start to the season. The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid, who finished with 32 points and 6 rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey, who scored 12 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Sixers take control of the game. Guerschon Yabusele added in 12 points and 8 rebounds off the bench. Join the PHLY Sixers team as they break down an ugly, but important, Philadelphia win.

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their most impressive win of the season with a clutch Christmas Day victory over the Boston Celtics, downing the Celtics thanks to a dominant all-around performance from Tyrese Maxey, who finished with 33 points and 12 assists on the night. Maxey was joined by Caleb Martin, who finished with a career-high seven made 3s on his way to a crucial 23-point performance. Martin, who recently missed three games with a nerve impingement in his shoulder, started for the injured KJ Martin. Joel Embiid added 27 points and 9 rebounds. After Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics cut the Sixers' 15-point fourth quarter lead down to three with a little over two minutes left, the Sixers stabilized, then made enough free-throws to close out the game in their biggest win of the season. Join the PHLY team as they react to the win.

What a CRAZY game! Joel Embiid gets ejected, Andre Drummond's ejection overturned, Tyrese Maxey flirts with a triple-double, Victor Wembanyama blocks eight shots and the Philadelphia 76ers pick up their 10th win of the season with a 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Nursing a one-point lead, Maxey made clutch plays in the final minute with a steal and the basket, followed by a step back three with 29 seconds to play to push the lead to four -- sealing the win for the 76ers. Philadelphia's All-Star guard scored a game-high 32 with 10 rebounds and eight assists. Wembanyama finished with 29 points and eight rebounds to go along with the spectacular blocks for the Spurs. The PHLY Sixers crew discusses the craziness surrounding the 76ers' much-needed win.

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 for the Philadelphia 76ers but didn't have much help as the Sixers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-99. Paul George played on the 2nd night of the 76ers' back-to-back but struggled again from the field shooting just 4 for 12, totaling 11 points. The Cavaliers showed why they have the best record in the NBA with their play on both ends of the floor. Cleveland made 22 3s on the night to Philadelphia's 11 -- the All-Star backcourt of Darius Garland (26) and Donovan Mitchell (19) combined for 10 makes from beyond. The PHLY Sixers crew breaks down a flat performance from Philadelphia against the best team in the league.

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George played just their fourth game together this season for the Philadelphia 76ers -- the trio came together for a relatively comfortable win over the Charlotte Hornets, 108-98. The Sixers jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the first quarter thanks to Maxey's 15 points in the opening frame ... jump-starting the offense with Embiid back in uniform. The masked man made his presence felt with game-highs 34 points and nine assists -- Maxey added 23. Kelly Oubre continued his solid two-way play totaling 22 and five rebounds, picking up the scoring slack for a struggling George who went just 2 for 12 from the field for five points. The PHLY Sixers podcast breaks down game 1 of the Sixers' back-to-back as they sweep the season series with the Hornets.

Whether you’re hoping for Joel Embiid to stay healthy, a Tyrese Maxey shooting breakout, or a decision to tank, everyone has a Sixers thing they’re hoping for this Christmas. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses what they’re hoping for out of the team in 2025 and what Daryl Morey can add to the team before the trade deadline.

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey are among the top candidates to go No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. If the Sixers’ season falls apart, who would rank at the top as a partner to Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid? The PHLY Sixers podcast does a draft detour on some of the big names in college basketball in case the Sixers somehow win the draft lottery.

Nick Nurse told reporters in Charlotte that Joel Embiid’s sinus fracture is not as bad as some previous facial injuries for their star center. Could he be back sooner than expected from injury? The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses the Embiid update, changes to the All-Star Game format, Stephen A. Smith and more.

Thanks to incredible shooting performances from Tyrese Maxey (40 points) and Paul George (33), the Philadelphia 76ers hung on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 121-108. It is the 5th win in the last seven games for the Sixers, who improved to 8-16 on the season. The Sixers built up a large lead late in the third quarter and looked to be on their way to an easy victory, but the Hornets came roaring back with a 10-0 run to start the 4th, eventually cutting the Sixers’ once 21-point lead all the way down to 4. The Sixers were able to stabilize down the stretch, thanks in large part to Paul George, who finished with the first 30-point outing of his Philadelphia career. Join the PHLY team as they break down a much-needed win for the Sixers.

The Sixers announced that Jared McCain will be out indefinitely as he needs surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. The injury was first reported by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. McCain first informed the Sixers that he was experiencing soreness in the knee after Friday night's loss to the Indiana Pacers. McCain, the 16th pick in last June's draft, was a frontrunner for the league's Rookie of the Year award, averaging 15.3 points and 2.6 assists in 23 appearances so far. Join the PHLY team as they react to the latest devastating news in what has been a disastrous season for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joel Embiid (12 points, five assists and four rebounds in 17 minutes) was hit in the face before halftime of the Philadelphia 76ers game on Friday night, went into the locker room and never returned. The team announced that Embiid would not be available due to an "impact to right side of face." The Sixers trailed 61-50 at the half. Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and the rest of the 76ers tried to keep up with the uptempo Pacers but were unsuccessful as Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton erupted for 32 points -- including seven 3s -- and dished out 11 assists en route to a 121-107 win. Maxey led Philadelphia in scoring with 22, George added 15 and Kelly Oubre Jr. registered a double-double of 12 and 13 boards. Second-year man Ricky Council IV provided a boost off the bench for the 76ers, contributing 14 points and nine rebounds. The PHLY Sixers crew discusses Embiid's latest injury and the impact it had on the game.