Daryl Morey opted to prioritize cap space and flexibility for the Sixers’ future. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are feeling the consequences of that decision in their series against the Knicks. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the repercussions of Philadelphia’s long-term plan and dive deeper into the Game 4 loss. They also discuss what Nick Nurse can do to tilt the series back toward the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers drop Game 4 to the New York Knicks, 97-92. Joel Embiid’s 26 point double-double was bested by Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson’s playoff career-high and new playoff franchise record 47 points — pushing New York to a 3-1 series lead and a chance to win the series at home in Game 5 on Tuesday night. The Sixers led the Knicks by 10 points on two different occasions, but New York kept fighting back to eventually take control of the game in the fourth quarter and collect their third win of the series. Rich Hofmann and Devon Givens lead the postgame coverage with Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck joining live from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sixers center Joel Embiid is battling a knee issue and Bell’s palsy, but he still delivered a 50-point haymaker to push Philly past the Knicks in Game 3. Have the vibes shifted in their favor? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the critical win, the Embiid and Maxey partnership, Embiid’s toughness, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers return home to defeat the New York Knicks, 125-114, in Game 3 — series now stands at 2-1. Joel Embiid scored a playoff career-high 50 points to push the Sixers to their first win of the series, setting up a huge game 4 on Sunday. Embiid scored 18 of his game-best 50 in the third quarter and went a perfect 4 for 4 in the frame. Tyrese Maxey added 25 and seven assists, Kelly Oubre chipped in 15 with seven rebounds in his best offensive game of the series and Cam Payne provided a spark off the bench with 11 points in 16 minutes. Devon Givens and Jamie Lynch react to the Sixers’ . Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck join live from South Philly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Nurse and the Sixers find themselves in an 0-2 hole against the New York Knicks. With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey playing well and the rest of the roster struggling, what can they do to tilt the series back in their favor? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the struggles of role players like Buddy Hield and how Nick Nurse might shake things up with the rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers fall to the New York Knicks in heartbreaking fashion in the final seconds of the game, 104-101. The Sixers led by five with 47 seconds to play, but a few key miscues down the stretch led to big buckets by the Knicks and a game-winning three pointer by New York guard Donte DiVencenzo. Philadelphia now trails the best-of-seven series 0-2. Rich Hofmann, Roy Burton and Devon Givens try to make sense of an epic collapse. Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner join live from New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers kickoff their best-of-seven series in a Round 1 matchup against the New York Knicks, falling 111-104. After getting off to a great start, leading by nine after the first quarter, the Knicks took control in the second by outscoring the Sixers 33-12 and a 12 point halftime lead. New York outrebounded Philadelphia 23-9 leading to plenty of 2nd chance points, playing a key role in the home win. Embiid tweaked his repaired left knee late in the second quarter, returned after halftime but didn’t appear to be the same when he returned. The big fella finished with 29 points, Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 33. Devon Givens, Roy Burton and Jack Bridges breakdown the Sixers Game 1 loss. Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck check in live from New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid and the Sixers are locked into a first round playoff series against the New York Knicks. What are the keys to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Nurse breaking down a tough opponent to open the postseason? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck preview Sixers-Knicks, from how to slow down Jalen Brunson to what role Tobias Harris could play in the matchup. They also discuss Paul Reed’s comments about the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Led by a huge, 17-point second half surge from Nico Batum, the Philadelphia 76ers came back from 14 points down to defeat the Miami Heat and secure the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. They will kick off their first-round series against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Joel Embiid finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds in the win, with Tyrese Maxey adding 19. Join Derek Bodner and Devon Givens as they break down the Sixers’ first-half struggles against Miami’s zone, what they did better to secure the win after the break, and what that means for their upcoming series against the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey spent months of this season as the Sixers’ focal point, a task which he says prepared him for this moment. Is this the year he makes the leap, giving Joel Embiid a co-star for the playoffs? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck share what Maxey had to say about their play-in date with the Miami Heat. They also answer some key questions from Devon about the matchup with Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers (7) prepare to host the Miami Heat (8) on Wednesday night in South Philly for their Play-In Tournament showdown with the winner advancing to face the 2-seed New York Knicks. How much fear do you have of Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and an army of Heat role players? Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens get into the Sixers Play-In matchup as they host the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even without the services of Joel Embiid, who missed Sunday’s regular season finale as a precautionary measure to manage his left knee, the Philadelphia 76ers were still able to easily dispatch of the Brooklyn Nets. Led by Tyrese Maxey’s 26 point performance, the Sixers pulled away in the third quarter and never looked back, holding a 15+ point lead for most of the final quarter. Despite the Sixers taking care of business, they did not get the help they needed to avoid the play-in tournament, as both Indiana and Orlando won their games against the Hawks and Bucks, respectively. Because of that the Sixers will take on the Miami Heat in the 7-vs-8 play-in game on Wednesday and, if they win that, will likely have a first round matchup against former head coach Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann are in studio to break down the Sixers’ eight straight win, and to break down the playoff picture, and what that means for the weeks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid avoids injury scare in the first half, returns to help push the Philadelphia 76ers pass the Orlando Magic, 125-113. In the win, Embiid put together a 32 point, 13 rebound, seven assists performance as the Sixers are now tied with the Magic for the 6th seed in the East standings — both sporting 46-35 record with just one game remaining for both teams. Tyrese Maxey was stellar in his co-starring role, finishing with 28, including five made 3’s. Kelly Oubre continued his solid play adding 21 and nine boards. Philadelphia’s regular season finale will be played Sunday at home against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens talk about the big win and the playoff implications that remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to losses from the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, the Sixers have a chance to get out of the play-in tournament. Could they really steal the sixth seed on the final weekend of the season? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss developments in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and provide updates from Nick Nurse at Thursday’s Sixers practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers are in a battle for Eastern Conference playoff positioning, and could end up matched up against the Boston Celtics or Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Is there a path that sets Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey up for a long run? Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss a wild playoff picture and what they think the best path for Philly looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers win their sixth in a row behind Joel Embiid’s 37-point, 11-rebound, eight assist performance — defeating the visiting Pistons, 120-102. Embiid logged 36 minutes in his fourth game back since returning from injury. Buddy Hield added 18 points off the bench including five 3’s, while Kelly Oubre continued his solid play finishing with 17. The 76ers got a boost in the lineup with Tobias Harris (15 points & 12 boards) back after missing the last three games. But the biggest addition to the rotation came with De’Anthony Melton playing in his first game since late February — just in time for the postseason. Philadelphia is now 45-35 on the season. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens analyze another important win for the Sixers with just two games remaining in the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey put the Sixers on his back in a sensational game vs. the Spurs, with a Nic Batum three in the final 10 seconds pushing Philly to an improbable win on the road. Plus, an incredible Ricky Council IV cameo! Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the come-from-behind victory, another strong Kelly Oubre outing, and their impressions of Victor Wembanyama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid finishes with 30 points and 12 rebounds in 23-plus minutes of play to push the Philadelphia 76ers past the lowly Memphis Grizzlies on the front end of their back-to-back. Embiid continues to look comfortable on the floor in just his third game back from injury. The shorthanded Grizzlies were paced by Scottie Pippen Jr’s 24 points. The Sixers picked up their fourth win in a row as they make a push for the sixth seed in the East. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens breakdown another victory for the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind a massive 37 point outing from Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a come from behind win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night, which pulls the Sixers (42-35) within a half game of the Heat (42-34) in the race for the seventh best record in the Eastern Conference, and the right to host the 7-vs-8 play-in game. Maxey also added in nine rebounds and 11 assists in a virtuoso performance, dragging the Sixers to a crucial victory. Joel Embiid added 29 points, four rebounds and three assists in the win. join Kyle Neubeck, Devon Givens and Derek Bodner as they break down the massive Sixers’ win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid made a big impact on the Sixers on night one of his return. And with the reigning MVP back in the lineup, Philadelphia has a chance to create chaos in the Eastern Conference. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck reflect on Embiid’s return, his chemistry with new teammates like Kyle Lowry, and how they’ll manage his minutes moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices