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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid & the Sixers battle in Game 1, fall short to Knicks

With a star-studded cast, Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens form the most entertaining Philadelphia 76ers podcast in the world. From daily shows to postgame shows and more, nobody will cover the Sixers more closely.

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Joel Embiid and the Sixers went down in six games vs. the New York Knicks, but this defeat felt different than years past, with Tyrese Maxey and Co. battling until the very end against their division rival.
Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the end of Philadelphia’s season and their loss in Game 6, and look forward to a pivotal offseason for Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | The Sixers showed the fight we all wanted vs. the Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers fought until the end against the New York Knicks in Game 6, only to fall at the buzzer, 118-115 — putting a lid on the Sixers’ 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid battled throughout to finish with a team-high 39 points and 13 rebounds but it wasn’t enough to get Philadelphia back to Madison Square Garden for a Game 7. Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson finished with a game-high 41 points and hit some big shots down the stretch in the fourth quarter to help them advance to the second round.
Buddy Hield scored 20 off the bench, knocking down 6 of 9 from deep — Nic Batum added 16 with Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre chipping in 17 each.
Rich Hofmann and Devon Givens discuss the season finale as the season closes with a first round exit.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Sixers lose Game 6 thriller to the Knicks; season comes to an end

Tyrese Maxey delivered an instant classic performance for the Sixers in Game 5 vs. the Knicks. Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse, and the rest of Maxey’s teammates have to come through for him in Game 6.
Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Maxey’s heroic performance in New York and what adjustments Philly can make in Game 6. They also discuss a resurgent Tobias Harris and the potential for bigger Philadelphia lineups.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | The Sixers can’t let Tyrese Maxey’s Game 5 go to waste

Tyrese Maxey drops a playoff career-high 46 points to keep the Sixers season alive, with a thrilling overtime win over the Knicks, 112-106. Maxey scored 22 of his 46 in the fourth quarter and overtime to lift Philadelphia to victory. Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid added 19 each and grabbed a combined 22 rebounds. The 76ers will host New York in Game 6 on Thursday night in Philadelphia.
Devon Givens and Rich Hofmann react postgame with Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck joining live from New York.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Tyrese Maxey puts together a 46-pt OT classic to save the Sixers' season

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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid & the Sixers battle in Game 1, fall short to Knicks

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