CHICAGO — In this Locked on 76ers podcast, Keith Pompey dissects the Sixers' 106-94 victory against the Chicago Bulls Monday night at the United Center. He says the Sixers starters had a solid effort with all five scoring in double figures. However, the Sixers reserves struggled while blowing a 20-point, fourth-quarter lead. Pompey also talks about Joel Embiid saying he wants to get his teammates more involved.
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Dissecting Sixers' victory over Chicago Bulls

Locked on 76ers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Philadelphia 76ers and all around the NBA. Hosts Keith Pompey (of the Philadelphia Enquirer), and John Mitchell have covered the Sixers for years on the beat and now daily on air to provide their insider info. Locked on 76ers will take you beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories from within the Sixers locker room and all over the NBA. Locked On 76ers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Sixers' Joel Embiid stirs pot and cooks New York Knicks in Game 3 victory

Joel Embiid dropped a career-playoff high 50 POINTS as the 76ers beat the New York Knicks 125- 114, to now cut the next series lead to a 2 games to 1 advantage. Embiid was helped by 25 points from Tyrese Maxey and the best effort from their bench in the series. Through games 1 and 2, the Sixers bench scored a combined 17 points. Tonight, Philly’s bench scored 18! 

Segment 1: THREE BIG THINGS: 1) Joel Embiid’s 50 point performance! First sixer to score 50 points in a playoff game since Allen Iverson in 2003.  2) Tyrese Maxey did his thing! 25points in the win! 3) The Bench and role players finally showed up! Big nights from Oubre and Cam Payne! 

Segment 2: Sixers started attacking the basket in the first quarter then relied on their outside shooting the rest of the way. 

Segment 3: Looking ahead to game four on Sunday afternoon at 1pm.

Dissecting Sixers' victory over Chicago Bulls

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