Three observations after Embid injury scare lead Sixers to crucial win over Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Make it seven straight wins for the Sixers with one game remaining in the 2023-24 season. The team recorded another crucial victory on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center, taking a 125-113 decision over the… Read More »
It was early March 2023, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s broad smile filled a box during a video call. The two-time MVP had joined us from Milwaukee’s practice facility, relaxed and contemplative as he rocked back and forth in a chair in the conference room, answering questions ranging from his secret pre-draft visit to Atlanta a decade… Read More »
CLEVELAND – The Eastern Conference is tossed with teams that have a degree of dominance mixed with periods of confusion and inconsistency – yet the optimism remains. The Cleveland Cavaliers fit neatly into both categories, sometimes enchanting and sometimes confusing. They’re better built than the pack that meekly fell to the New York Knicks in… Read More »
It’s March Madness in the NBA! With only two weeks left in the regular season, many teams are still vying for play-off placement. Which East prospect can avoid the Celtics side of the bracket? Will the Rockets bounce the Warriors out of the play-in tournament? Our NBA writers break down the playoff races to take… Read More »
Even after takeover OG Anunoby and run through the league with a January 14-2, the general consensus on the Knicks‘ The hope for the championship is that they are just one piece away from a real battle. Many expect them to pursue that final addition this summer, likely by trading their many draft picks and… Read More »
Three observations after Sixers lost dramatic, controversial game upon Harden’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia James Harden’s first game in Philadelphia since his trade from the Sixers had no shortage of drama. Trailing the Clippers 108-107 with 5.1 seconds left, the Sixers won a jump ball at center court. Kelly Oubre Jr. drove… Read More »
Three observations after Sixers pull off a strong win over Harden, Clippers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers finally saw James Harden again on Sunday in Los Angeles. The team won its first game with the 10-time All-Star since trading him away in a major deal early in the season, earning a strong… Read More »
NBA Power Rankings: Where Warriors, Kings sit with one month left originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area And just like that, the 2023-2024 NBA regular season ends in a month. Aside from the still-rising Boston Celtics, every team is vying for the best possible positioning, whether that’s for playoff seeding or draft purposes. The… Read More »
NBA Power Rankings 2023-24: Knicks, Nuggets in rhythm with month to go originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area And just like that, the 2023-2024 NBA regular season ends in a month. Aside from the still-rising Boston Celtics, every team is vying for the best possible positioning, whether that’s for playoff seeding or draft purposes.… Read More »
Three observations after Knicks crushed Sixers, an easy-to-secure season series originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia NEW YORK – The Sixers fell short of a two-game mini-series over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. New York pulled off the split Tuesday night by crushing the Sixers, earning a 106-79 win and moving to 38-27 on… Read More »