The Sixer Sense Podcast

Joel Embiid's return helped the Sixers even the series 2-2 with Miami ahead of Tuesday's pivotal Game 5. We break down Embiid's impact, dominant stretches from Tyrese Maxey and James Harden, and just how good Philly's chances are moving forward. Plus, we touch on the rest of the series around the NBA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Lucas Johnson and Christopher Kline: The Sixers fell down 0-2 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, despite strong performances from Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris. Do the Sixers have enough to challenge Miami without Embiid, and even if the big man does return, what exactly is Philadelphia's outlook. We also discuss potential adjustments for Doc Rivers and debate James Harden's impact.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Sixer Sense Podcast, we revisit the series clinching victory against the Raptors in Toronto, examine the impact of Joel Embiid's facial injury, and analyze the matchup between the Sixers and Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this podcast episode, we dive into the recent loss to Toronto at the Wells Fargo Center, where the Sixers shot the ball terribly. We analyze the coaching match up so far between Doc Rivers and Nick Nurse. The podcast explores comments made by the Sixers star, Joel Embiid, and head coach, Doc Rivers. We make our latest series prediction between Philly and Toronto. We finish things off with discussion about the other playoff series around the association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sixers entered Game 4 with a 3-0 series lead and considerable momentum -- then they laid an egg. What went wrong for the Sixers on the road, how concerning is Joel Embiid's thumb injury, and what can the fanbase expect as the series shifts back to Philadelphia? We also discuss the rest of the playoffs bracket and make gut-check Finals predictions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOEL EMBIID WINS IT AT THE BUZZER! Lucas Johnson and Christopher Kline come to you fresh off the Sixers' stunning Game 3 win to Toronto, discussing Embiid's masterpiece, the continued excellence of Tobias Harris, and the underrated contributions of James Harden. Then, the discussion turns to Game 4 and beyond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sixers dominated the Toronto Raptors 131-111 in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA playoffs. Lucas Johnson and Christopher Kline discuss how and why the Sixers were so effective in the victory, then look ahead to Game 2 and the rest of the series. Who will win?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we approach game one of the first round, the Sixer Sense Podcast brings you analysis and predictions that will heighten awareness of strategies and players in the Sixers / Raptors series. We first bring up the key backcourt and frontcourt matchups between Philly and Toronto. Then we identify the strategies that Doc Rivers and Nick Nurse are most likely to apply throughout the series. Next, we zoom in on key players who are most likely to make noise, as well as the dark horse players most fans would not expect to step up. We pivot to who has the most pressure to win this post season between Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Doc Rivers. Finally, we give our predictions for the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast episode of the Sixer Sense comes right after the final game of the season. The Sixers rested their two stars and allowed the rest of the team to handle the Pistons at the Wells Fargo Center as the rest of the Eastern Conference teams competed for their own playoff seeding. We break down the play-in game series and the already solidified 3/6 and 4/5 matchups, which start this weekend. We also offer player evaluations for members of the team, including Doc Rivers and Daryl Morey. Lastly, we make final predictions of where Joel Embiid will end up in the race for NBA MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Sixer Sense episode, we analyze the Sixers win in Indiana, focusing on the hot shooting of Tyrese Maxey and dominance of Joel Embiid. The top candidate for MVP showed up and showed out, which led us into the next topic of NBA awards. We cover each of the major NBA individual and team awards. We offer awards based on the outstanding season that the chosen players had. We also off the Not So Great awards for the very first time on the podcast. We have fun discussing the worst of the worst players in unique categories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the Sixer Sense offers insight into the latest games where the Sixers won against the Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Within the recaps, we bring up the reality of James Harden losing a step, but debate if injury or age has contributed more to his low shooting percentage. The podcast also addresses the team's weakness when it comes to the bench. We explore rotation minutes that should include Paul Reed or Charles Bassey. In addition, we discuss the idea of bringing Tyrese Maxey off the bench, which sparks a heated conversation toward the end of the podcast episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Sixer Sense Podcast episode falls in the final stretch of games where the Sixers are jockeying for playoff position. Our first discussion involves the latest loss to the Milwaukee Bucks where we break down the game, focusing on Big 3 comparisons and Doc Rivers' questionable bench rotation. We then explore the multiple subplots regarding Joel Embiid's MVP candidacy, which is losing steam recently. Next, we dive into the remaining scheduled games as we predict playoff seeding for the Sixers and express which teams we would rather play against in the first round. Lastly, the podcast talks about what it would take to land Bradley Beal in off-season free agency and what the team would look like with him playing with Joel Embiid and James Harden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, we dive into the Sixers' recent wins over Los Angeles and Miami. Then, we discuss which bench players should round out Doc Rivers' 9-man rotation, before power ranking the Eastern Conference contenders from 1-8.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast episode of the Sixer Sense discusses the latest win in Cleveland, the matchup between Jokic and Embiid, how to fix the bench, and favorite Joel Embiid moments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After losing to the Brooklyn Nets on national television, the Sixers barely beat Orlando in overtime a few days later. We recap both games, address James Hardens' struggles, and preview the Denver game. Should we be worried about James Harden after the last two games? Will Joel Embiid show up Nikola Jokic at the Wells Fargo Center? We answer these questions and more on the Sixer Sense podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we recap the win versus the Bulls, dive deep into the return of Ben Simmons to the WFC, debate aspects of the Bradley Beal rumor, and discuss the latest bench rotation for the 76ers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this podcast episode, we discuss the last two games where the Sixers took on Cleveland and Miami. We analyze the performances from both games and comment on how key players impacted the games with their production or lack thereof. We also dissect the emergence of Tyrese Maxey and explore way he can improve even more. We also reveal unique statistics that will impress Sixers fans and provide optimism as we head toward the playoffs.  Lastly, we offer perspective on who won the trade between Philly and Brooklyn. With Ben Simmons being exchanged for James Harden, somebody had to win the deal, right? We discuss aspects to the situation that Brooklyn faces as Sixers observe and cringe from a distance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Sixer Sense Podcast episode presents you with the latest regarding James Harden's epic first few games with his new team, the 76ers. With his addition, he elevates Tyrese Maxey's effectiveness, helping form a new Big 3 in Philadelphia. We discuss this unexpected evolution and how it will help the team in the subsequent weeks. We also bring up Tobias Harris, who seems to be still finding his way and Paul Millsap, who is having a hard time providing quality bench minutes. We then touch on how DeAndre Jordan could help the Sixers once he signs with the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We devote the majority of the podcast to the stellar play of James Harden. First we discuss the win in New York versus the Knicks. Then we go back to analyze the win in Minnesota. The podcast then dives into the status of the 76ers in terms of where they stack up against teams in the Eastern Conference. With a new perspective because of Harden's addition, we debate who the Sixers could realistically defeat in a 7-game playoff series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Sixer Sense Podcast episode gives us one more chance to simmer in excitement before the big debut of James Harden. We explore ways he will impact his new teammates and debate where his trade ranks compared to other blockbuster trades in Sixers history. We then analyze the Willie Cauley-Stein roster pick up as we anticipate the postseason lineups. Lastly, we rank each Sixer on the team from the worst to the best. You may be surprised who did not make the top 5. Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.