Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann dig into the defensive woes for a 76ers team that was believed to be an elite defense, Ben Simmons floor spacing issues and looking ahead to the Sixers against the Nuggets and Jazz to finish up the west coast trip.
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Eek! 76ers Defensive Woes

With a star-studded cast, Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck, Devon Givens and others 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 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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Previewing the Sixers’ first-round war with the New York Knicks

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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Sixers capture 7th seed with win over Heat, will face Knicks in playoffs

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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Is Tyrese Maxey primed for his postseason breakout?

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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Are you afraid of the Miami Heat?

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.
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Eek! 76ers Defensive Woes

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