The Brooklyn Nets fell to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers 96-84 Monday night. The Sixers now lead the Nets 2-0 in their first-round playoff series. Game Trends After falling 121-110 in Game 1, the Nets held the lead for the first half of Game 2. Cameron Johnson, who ended …
Read More »A Look at the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
The NBA regular season is wrapping up this week. Most teams have already locked up their playoff spot or will look to do so over the next several days. For the Eastern Conference, most teams have locked in their spots already. The Atlantic Division The entire Atlantic Division is set …
Read More »Ben Simmons Talks Trade to the Brooklyn Nets
The biggest blockbuster deal of this season’s trade deadline sent superstars James Harden and Ben Simmons in opposite directions. The 6’11” point-forward will soon provide reinforcements to an ailing Brooklyn Nets team which has only won one of its last 12 games. Simmons said he does not have a tentative …
Read More »Finding Billy Donovan’s Next Home
After five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Billy Donovan will not be returning next season. Donovan and the team signed a five year contract in 2015 that ended this year and both sides decided to not extend the contract. This exit could start the rebuilding phase that …
Read More »Former Gator Al Horford donates $500,000 in COVID-19 relief
A Gator great doing greater things Former Florida Gator basketball sensation Al Horford made an enormous contribution to the community to aid coronavirus relief efforts. The global pandemic that has put the world on pause these last few months has affected millions worldwide. While using Horford’s assistance, he made a …
Read More »Are the 76ers OK?
A lot noise is in the system for the Philadelphia 76ers. They were a team expected to be in the hunt for a title but right now look like a team searching for answers. The Sixers suffered a 10-point loss to a team in the NBA’s cellar, a 21-point loss …
Read More »Al Horford Opens The Season Against His Former Team
The Philadelphia 76ers have a new weapon on their hands this season. Forward Al Horford who played for the Boston Celtics from 2016-2019 is set to open the season against his old team on Wednesday night. Horfords Thoughts On The Game Horford noted that he thinks playing against his old …
Read More »NBA Playoffs Continue with Game 5 Matchups
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing with three Game 5 matchups tonight. Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers (PHI leads 3-1) Tensions are running high between these two teams heading into Game 5. With the Sixers holding a 3-1 lead, the Heat face the risk of elimination. Goran Dragic has …
Read More »Philadelphia 76ers end losing streak
The last time the Philadelphia 76ers won was March 25 at Denver, making it 28 losses in a row, until last night. The Sixers ended their record setting losing streak by upsetting the Los Angeles Lakers 103-91. With the Sixers starting off the season 0-18, they are now tied with the 2009-10 New Jersey Nets for the worst start to a season in …
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