The Philadelphia 76ers cannot catch a break. From intra-team drama, a slew of injuries, and the team and its players being fined by the league, this has been the season from hell. On Friday night in the Pacers vs Sixers game, things got even worse. Joel Embiid left the game with an injury to his face and was unable to return. This Embiid injury is just another to add to the … [Read more...] about Another Injury To A Star, Sixers Can’t Catch A Break
NBA Ratings: The Biggest Player On All 30 Teams
The ceaseless questions about NBA ratings have yet to be answered. For many, the problem is combination of the product itself and the coverage. This argument has merit in the sense that there have criticisms about schematic diversity and defensive performance. Furthermore, the NBA media tends to be overwhelmingly negative. However, there’s also the possibility that fans just … [Read more...] about NBA Ratings: The Biggest Player On All 30 Teams
76ers To Be Without Standout ROTY Candidate Indefinitely
The Philadelphia 76ers were extended another major injury blow by the basketball gods this week—like they needed any more such news. Rookie standout Jared McCain will miss time for the 76ers due to a lower-body injury from Friday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. It was a disappointing development for the first-year player out of Duke. 76ers To Be Without Standout ROTY Candidate … [Read more...] about 76ers To Be Without Standout ROTY Candidate Indefinitely
Celtics Appear Primed To Repeat As NBA Champions
Though they’ve gotten off to an excellent start, the Boston Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference at 19-5. This hasn’t led to many people wondering whether the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the best record out East (21-4), have leapfrogged them per se. However, they’re now regarded as a realistic title-contender, with Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson even being compared to … [Read more...] about Celtics Appear Primed To Repeat As NBA Champions
Does The Sixers’ Run Indicate That Philly Is Back On Track?
After defeating the Chicago Bulls, the Philadelphia 76ers have won four of their last five games. They currently sit as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-15, only 1.5 games behind the 10th-seeded Bulls. After many thought Philly’s season was over, this run has reawakened the hopes of Sixers’ fans. With the East being severely worse than years previous, … [Read more...] about Does The Sixers’ Run Indicate That Philly Is Back On Track?