Gina Mizell
Philly Inquirer
Portland, OR, United States
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Joel Embiid is taking his defense to ‘another level’ as the Sixers hit NBA’s stretch run
Embiid had four blocks in three quarters of action against the Wizards while playing as a "roamer" or rim protector staying near the basket, while P.J. Tucker guarded the 7-foot-3 Kristaps Porzingis. → Read More
Sixers pull away from Washington Wizards to extend winning streak to five games
The win streak continues for the Sixers, who are in the midst of an impressive stretch run. → Read More
Jalen McDaniels, Matisse Thybulle embody ‘weird’ logistical challenges of an in-season trade
McDaniels and Thybulle were part of the same four-team trade at the deadline, and have spent the weeks since adjusting to their new surroundings. → Read More
Inside Sixers: James Harden’s dazzling post-shootaround session, Paul Reed’s pep talk and more
Embiid's big shot to beat the Portland Trail Blazers capped an undefeated week for the Sixers, who have won 10 of their past 13 games. → Read More
Sixers hope ‘cerebral days’ and light practices help maximize rare stretch of home games
After going 4-1 on their recently completed road trip, this seven-day stint at home is the longest until the playoffs. They will play seven of eight games on the road from March 15-27. → Read More
Sixers dominate Minnesota Timberwolves to complete 4-1 road trip
The road trip has to be considered successful for the Sixers, with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey carrying the scoring load against the Timberwolves. → Read More
Sixers’ James Harden, Tobias Harris, and P.J. Tucker listed as questionable vs. Timberwolves
Harris and Tucker both missed Monday’s 147-143 win at the Indiana Pacers after sustaining injuries during Saturday’s comeback victory at the Milwaukee Bucks. → Read More
How Chris Finch’s Pennsylvania roots led him to coaching the Minnesota Timberwolves
Finch's first basketball influences — along with his “Southeast Pennsylvania sensibilities” such as competitiveness, passion and sarcasm — have helped him rise up the coaching ranks. → Read More
Sixers coach Doc Rivers doesn’t pay attention to Eastern Conference standings
For Rivers, making sure his team wins games is more important than keeping track of another franchise's seeding: "It’s not any concern for me right now.” → Read More
Inside Sixers: Joel Embiid’s ‘Wally Pipp’ moment, Doc Rivers’ Marquette return and more
The Sixers are 2-1 during this grueling stretch of five road games in seven nights, with impressive victories in Miami and Mikwaukee sandwiching a poor defensive effort in a loss at Dallas. → Read More
Sixers rally late for 133-130 victory, snap Milwaukee Bucks’ 16-game winning streak
Led by James Harden, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers emerged from a small slump of their own and captured a big win against an Eastern Conference foe. → Read More
Georges Niang’s plan for pushing through his Sixers shooting slump? ‘Let it fly’
Niang, typically a knock-down three-point shooter, has connected on 26.1% of his attempts from beyond the arc in his past 12 games entering Saturday’s marquee showdown at Milwaukee. → Read More
How the Sixers will manage their ‘brutal’ March schedule: ‘I just listen.’
The Sixers began March with a Miami-Dallas back-to-back that coach Doc Rivers called "absurd," and are now in the midst of playing 12 out of 15 games on the road. → Read More
Sixers blast Miami Heat, 119-96, without Joel Embiid to begin five-game road trip
Tyrese Maxey returned to the starting lineup and led all scorers with 27 points. → Read More
Sixers center Joel Embiid out against Miami Heat due to sore left foot
The injury has plagued the Sixers star for most of the season, though he has generally played through the discomfort. → Read More
Sixers’ De’Anthony Melton feels healthy, aims to regain shooting stroke
Melton is shooting 32.4% and 30.4 from three-point range in the seven games since Feb. 10 and has just three steals during that span. → Read More
Despite top 10 status, the Sixers still see room for improvement on defense: ‘It’s little things’
Now with a 60-game sample size, the 39-21 Sixers entered Tuesday ranked seventh in the NBA in defensive efficiency. But they've had wild swings in efficiency due in part to injury and lineup changes. → Read More
Sixers’ close games coming out of All-Star break are a reminder of what looms in playoffs
“It’s not going to get any easier,” star guard James Harden said. “We’re going to play against some really good teams for the rest of the season." → Read More
How Sixers president Daryl Morey’s MIT Sloan conference created a talent pipeline in sports analytics
The self-proclaimed sports data “nerd” gathering created nearly two decades ago by the CEO of Kraft Analytics Group, and Morey, 76ers president of basketball operations. → Read More
Jayson Tatum’s game-winner buries Sixers in 110-107 Boston Celtics victory
Joel Embiid finished with 41, but his final heave came after the buzzer. → Read More