Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Sixers rookie Jared McCain notched his second straight 20-plus-point game on Tuesday night. It’s the beginning of a pattern of success for the young guard that comes from a combination of ability, confidence, and fearlessness. Your average 20-year-old NBA rookie, fresh out of college and suddenly playing against the … [Read more...] about Sixers rookie Jared McCain continues to flourish fearlessly: ‘there’s no reason why I should be scared’
Update: Joel Embiid and Paul George OUT for Wednesday vs. Cavs
Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Being the second half of a back-to-back, Joel Embiid and Paul George have now been ruled out against the undefeated Cavs Wednesday. After a tough loss against the revamped New York Knicks in Joel Embiid’s season debut Tuesday, the Sixers will turn around and play the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Man, who did the Sixers piss … [Read more...] about Update: Joel Embiid and Paul George OUT for Wednesday vs. Cavs
Joel Embiid ‘still extremely rusty’ in season debut vs. Knicks
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Rust and conditioning were factors for the All-Star center in Philadelphia’s loss to New York. Joel Embiid made his long-awaited season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, and while the team’s 111-99 loss to the New York Knicks wasn’t the desired result, having Joel back on the hardwood could be counted as a win. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid ‘still extremely rusty’ in season debut vs. Knicks
Sixers-Cavs: first half thread
Sixers look to deliver an L to the last undefeated team led by Donovan Mitchell. Who: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers When: 7:30p.m. EST Where: The Center, Philadelphia, PA Watch: NBCS-Philadelphia Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic … [Read more...] about Sixers-Cavs: first half thread
Can the Sixers earn their first winning streak of the season tonight against the Knicks?
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Joel Embiid is expected to return because no one wants to miss NBA Cup action. What a difference a game makes. After blowing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter to the Charlotte Hornets Sunday night, the Philadelphia 76ers were staring down the barrel of a 1-8 start to the regular season, which would have put them solely in last … [Read more...] about Can the Sixers earn their first winning streak of the season tonight against the Knicks?