Joel Embiid made his surprise return Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing the last two months recovering from a torn meniscus. Embiid was good, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes, but it was Kelly Oubre Jr’s explosive 17 point fourth quarter which saved the day, paving the way for the Sixers to outscore the Thunder 36-25 in the fourth for the comeback win.
Tyrese Maxey missed his second consecutive game with tightness in his hip. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams missed the game for the Thunder.
Devon Givens and Derek Bodner break down the Sixers’ win, which improves them to 41-35 on the season. Kyle Neubeck will check in from the arena.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid return, Kelly Oubre Jr dominates as Sixers beat Thunder

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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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 | Did Daryl Morey waste a season of Joel Embiid’s prime?

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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Sixers outhustled by Knicks at home in Game 4, now in 3-1 series hole

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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid changed the vibe of the series in Game 3 vs. Knicks

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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid drops 50 to lift Sixers past Knicks for 1st win of series

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.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid return, Kelly Oubre Jr dominates as Sixers beat Thunder

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