The Sixers have won 7 of their last 8 games, but are they playing well? Derek and Rich go over Joel Embiid's improved decision making out of the post, Ben Simmons' All-NBA level defense, and how much of that will translate once they start playing tougher competition. 
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Winning the Right Way

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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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 | Should Nick Nurse shake up Sixers rotation in Game 3 vs. Knicks?

The Philadelphia 76ers fall to the New York Knicks in heartbreaking fashion in the final seconds of the game, 104-101. The Sixers led by five with 47 seconds to play, but a few key miscues down the stretch led to big buckets by the Knicks and a game-winning three pointer by New York guard Donte DiVencenzo. Philadelphia now trails the best-of-seven series 0-2.
Rich Hofmann, Roy Burton and Devon Givens try to make sense of an epic collapse. Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner join live from New York.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Sixers suffer crushing last second defeat to the Knicks, now down 0-2

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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