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Little things loom large in Sixers’ Game 3 loss to Celtics

Game 1 had been a Boston blowout. Game 2 had featured a barrage by the Sixers’ bumptious backcourt. But Friday’s Game 3? That looked and felt like playoff games often tend to look and feel, especially those between ancient rivals like Boston and Philadelphia. It was a night that saw Sixers forward Paul George take […]

Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers falter late, drop Game 3 to Boston

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings:Tyrese Maxey – 22.5VJ Edgecombe – 16Joel Embiid – 11.5Paul George – 8Kelly Oubre Jr. – 5Justin Edwards – 4Andre Drummond – 3Quentin Grimes – 3Jared McCain :’( – 3Dominick Barlow – 2MarJon Beauchamp – 2Adem Bona – 1Porter Martone – 1Cam Payne – 1Jabari Walker – 1Trendon Watford – […]

Sixers have blueprint for more success heading into Game 3 vs. Celtics

Well, that was some turnaround. After an absolute disaster in Game 1, the Sixers improved in just about every way possible to beat the Celtics in Game 2, 111-97. Now, heading into Game 3, there’s even some promise for a Joel Embiid return. If not Friday, then soon, as he’s officially listed as doubtful. It’s […]

Mapping out a path for the Sixers to win the Celtics series

Does anyone actually think the Sixers are going to beat the Celtics in this first round series after their Game 2 win in Boston? It’s still a long shot and Philadelphia is still a heavy underdog despite having claimed home-court advantage with its resounding victory in Game 2 on Tuesday night. No one’s arguing with […]

Sixers need to try and ride the small sample size shooting variance wave

The Philadelphia 76ers’ surprising Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics was a shot in the arm to fans across the Delaware Valley. Before Tuesday night, everyone was collectively shoveling dirt on the grave of the Sixers’ 2025-26 season, but 48 minutes and one wink from VJ Edgecombe has us believing again that Philadelphia isn’t […]

5 Sixers thoughts after their upset Game 2 win in Boston

After being all the way out, Sixers fans are all the way back in after their Game 2 stunner in Boston. Tying the series up 1-1 against the Celtics, I’m soaking it up. Before Game 3 rolls around, here are some choice thoughts I have about the Sixers… Tyrese Maxey took charge when the Sixers […]

Led by VJ-Maxx, Sixers once again show their grit

The Sixers beat the Celtics at TD Garden on opening night — a game which took place in October, though it feels like a lifetime ago. On that night, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe were magnificent. The veteran guard dropped 40 while the rookie poured in 34. With Joel Embiid struggling mightily and Paul George […]

VJ Edgecombe’s Game 2 was historic but far from surprising

VJ Edgecombe had about as good a start to an NBA career as possible. He started on opening night and played 42 minutes, dropping 34 points on 50% field goal shooting en route to beating a hated rival. Six months later, he had his first big playoff moment in the same building. He dropped a […]

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Sixers Bell Ringer: VJ-Maxx combine for 59, silence TD Garden with massive Game 2 win

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings: Tyrese Maxey – 22.5VJ Edgecombe – 15Joel Embiid – 11.5Paul George – 8Kelly Oubre Jr. – 5Justin Edwards – 4Andre Drummond – 3Quentin Grimes – 3Jared McCain :’( – 3Dominick Barlow – 2MarJon Beauchamp – 2Adem Bona – 1Porter Martone – 1Cam Payne – 1Jabari Walker – 1Trendon Watford […]

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Hold up, wait a minute … Edgecombe, Sixers steal Game 2 in Boston

Playoff. VJ. Edgecombe. The Sixers shocked the Boston Celtics with a 111-97 win in Game 2 Tuesday night, tying the series at 1-1. Tyrese Maxey had a much easier go of it, putting up 29 points and nine assists shooting 11-of-28 from the floor. Edgecombe had his playoff coming out party, having a team-high 30 […]

Sixers win Draft Lottery tiebreaker, secure 22nd pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The NBA held its draft tiebreaker drawings on Monday, April 20. It is worth clarifying what this process actually is, as this is not the Draft Lottery itself. Instead, the league uses these drawings to establish the order among tied teams before the lottery takes place, ensuring each team receives the appropriate odds (for lottery […]

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The Joel Embiid dilemma is likely here to stay

In case you need reminding, go ahead and rewatch Sunday’s game to see how much the Sixers miss Joel Embiid when he’s out. The team looked hopeless without the big fella, getting crushed by the Boston Celtics 123-91 in Game 1 Sunday. Sure, the Celtics are the favorites to get out of the East and […]

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5 Sixers thoughts after their Game 1 stinker in Boston

Well, even the little sliver of optimism I had for this Sixers-Celtics series evaporated rather quickly on Sunday. Boston was dominant and the Sixers looked out-classed in every facet of Game 1. It looks like it’s going to be a long week for Sixers fans as their team marches their way to inevitable doom. Until […]

VJ Edgecombe named finalist for Rookie of the Year

After an extended voting window for NBA awards, we are finally getting to the actual announcements. The NBA named finalists for all major awards during Pistons-Magic coverage. Unsurprisingly, the Sixers’ VJ Edgecombe was named a finalist for the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year award, alongside Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel and Dallas’ Cooper Flagg. For most […]

Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers demolished with ease by Celtics in Game 1

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings: Tyrese Maxey – 22.5VJ Edgecombe – 15Joel Embiid – 11.5Paul George – 8Kelly Oubre Jr. – 5Justin Edwards – 4Andre Drummond – 3Quentin Grimes – 3Jared McCain :’( – 3Dominick Barlow – 2MarJon Beauchamp – 2Adem Bona – 1Cam Payne – 1Jabari Walker – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster […]

Sixers completely outclassed by Celtics in Game 1 disaster

Yeah, I don’t know what I expected. The Sixers got crushed 123-91 in Game 1 by the Boston Celtics Sunday afternoon, falling down 1-0 in the series. Tyrese Maxey was unable to pull a rabbit out of the hat, leading the Sixers with 21 points shooting 8-of-20 from the floor along with eight assists. Paul […]