The Philadelphia 76ers are headed back to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive season. After falling to the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1, the 76ers came back to win four straight in dominant fashion. Tuesday’s 122-100 victory sealed a matchup with the Toronto Raptors in the second round. …
Read More »Sixers Keep High-Scoring Run Going in Brooklyn, Lead Series 2-1
The Philadelphia 76ers turned their playoff matchup upside down in their high-scoring 131-115 win over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night. Above all, Ben Simmons finished with a postseason-career-high in scoring with 31 points. Road To Game 3 The Brooklyn Nets got off to a dreamy start denying the Sixers in …
Read More »Philadelphia’s Jaw-Dropping 51-Point Third Quarter
The last time a team scored 51 points in a quarter during an NBA playoff game, John Glenn was the first American to complete his orbit around the Earth, Connie Francis’ Don’t Break The Heart That Loves You was the Billboard No. 1 song of the week and Marilyn Monroe …
Read More »NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs tip-off this weekend showcasing the eight best Eastern Conference teams during the 2018-2019 regular season. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons The road to the playoffs has ended. Sunday we start a new journey.#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/5jDQFBvsaY — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 12, 2019 Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Kingpin of …
Read More »Who will win MVP? Top 8 NBA Players in the MVP Conversation
With the NBA Playoffs less than a month away and players seemingly breaking different records every day, basketball and sports fans alike debate the burning question: Who will win the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Player Award? This list breaks down which players are most deserving of the highly coveted MVP award …
Read More »Miami Heat in search of a playoff spot in second half of the season
The Miami Heat resumes its season Thursday after the All-Star break, looking from the inside out. Miami (26-30) sits in the ninth seed before taking on the fifth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. Miami is 15-14 on the road, with Thursday’s game being the only regular season game in Philly this season. Philadephia (37-21) …
Read More »Jimmy Butler Trade To Sixers Made Official
Trade talks have turned into reality as All-Star Jimmy Butler has been officially traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard joined the team today after a long saga that began before the season. Butler, who is averaging 21.3 points per game in 10 starts, …
Read More »Miami Heat Extends Losing Streak, Falls to the Philadelphia 76ers
The Miami Heat continue to struggle in the early season, falling to the 76ers at home on Monday night with a final score of 124-114. The Heat have now extended their losing streak to three games. This is the first time the two teams have met since the playoffs last …
Read More »NBA Season Opens: Lebron in LA? A Warriors 3-Peat?
The start of a new NBA season typically brings speculation and plenty of questions waiting to be answered. The 2018-2019 season is no exception. With Lebron James’ cross-country move to the Lakers, the return of Gordon Hayward and plenty of coaching changes, the scenarios are endless. L.A. and LeBron LeBron has …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: Heat Drop Game 3 at Home to Sixers
Coming off an orbital fracture injury and touching the court for the first time since March 28, Joel Embiid’s loud return showed the 76ers chances of proceeding to the second round. Game 3 Recap After a close three quarters that had Miami with a slight chance of victory, the pace …
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