HOUSTON — In this Locked on 76ers podcast, Keith Pompey talks about the Sixers closing in on a Eastern Conference title. A victory tonight over the Houston Rockets would give them a two-game lead over the second-place Brooklyn Nets with six games remaining. Pompey also talks about Joel Embiid wanting to get his teammates more involved in the office. And he ends the podcast by giving an inside look at look on the road as an NBA beat writer.
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Sixers closing in on Eastern Conference title

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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Dissecting Sixers' 118-115 Game 6 setback to the New York Knicks

The 76ers season came to a close Thursday night with a 118 to 115 game six loss to the New York Knicks. New York opened a 22 point lead in the first quarter but the Sixers were able to rally thanks to 5 threes in the second quarter from Buddy Hield. Philly would go into halftime with a 54-51 lead. 

Then Knicks would slowly but surely take control in the second half. Jalen Brunson continued his dominant play scoring 14 of his game-high 41 points in the 4th quarter. 

Segment 1: THREE BIG THINGS: 1) YOU CAN’T GO DOWN 22 POINTS AT ANY POINT IN A PLAYOFF GAME!!!!!!!! Sixers weren’t ready at the start of this game!  2) We all love Maxey, but you need more from him tonight. 7 points heading into the 4th quarter, isn’t enough. 3) Defensive Break Down on the Hart three that sealed the Sixers fate  

Segment 2: Check in on the Show’s chat for some fan response…Fitting end to what should be Tobias Harris’ last game as a 76er. He had no points and was a -10. 

Segment 3: What now? Trade Embiid? Push him out? Take calls? Hold on to him no matter what? Re-sign Hield?

POSTCAST: Sixers Season Over! Fall to Knicks in Gm6, 118-115

Can Sixers overcome Game 6 blues? Can Tyrese Maxey continue his  magic vs the Knicks? They better!

Tyrese Maxey saves Joel Embiid's day, Tobias Harris get involves and Sixers beat Knicks in Game 5

“Simply put, it’s one of the Greatest Sixers Wins I’ve ever seen!”
-Marc Farzetta, LOCKED ON 76ers POSTCAST HOST

TYRESE MAXEY has the game of his life as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime to force a Game 6! 

Maxey scored a game-high 46 points including the game-tying three with 8 seconds left in the 4th quarter to force overtime. 

Segment 1: THREE BIG THINGS: 1) This game was OVER … then TYRESE MAXEY HAPPENED!!! 46 points from the Sixers’ guard who dropped 17 points in the 4th quarter including the game tying three to force overtime. 2) Joel Embiid is COOKED, but somehow, someway recorded a TRIPLE DOUBLE with 19 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists and 5 blocks. Yes, he did have 9 turnovers as well but they don’t win without him tonight. 3) Tobias Harris netted 19 as well and was clutch in the start and close of the game.

Segment 2: Breaking down the 4th quarter and overtime. How the Sixers looked to be making tee times until the end of the quarter surge from Maxey. 

Segment 3: What’s next? Every Sixer needs to understand that MVP Joel Embiid is now One-Leg Joel Embiid and they need to do more to win. Embiid will be more of a facilitator from here on out.

Sixers closing in on Eastern Conference title

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