Brian Seltzer
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More to Do | His Own Harshest Critic, Brown Keeps Sights High
On the heels of the 76ers’ breakout season coming to an end in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, we’ll be spending a few days publishing short stories as part of our “Looking Ahead” content series, which will focus on how the team, and its players, can build off the eye-opening success they enjoyed in 2017-2018. Part I: Embiid, MVP? → Read More
Playoffs Update | Boston Due Up for Second Round Showdown
Boston it’ll be. Nearly four full days after punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the 76ers learned that in the next round, they’ll be going up against perhaps their bitterest nemesis. The Boston Celtics pushed past the Milwaukee Bucks, 112-96, in Game 7 of their East Quarterfinals bout, held Saturday at TD Garden in Boston. As a result, the Sixers will now be headed north… → Read More
Game Preview | Early Adjustment Helps Set Tone for Series
Scene Setter: Remember the first round of the 1985 Hagler - Hearns fight (coincidentaly staged nearly 33 years ago to the date, on April 15th)? Brett Brown would probably forgive you if you don’t. Heck, only one player on his current roster - JJ Redick, born a year earlier - was alive at that time. → Read More
Game Preview | Once Again Playoff Bound, Redick Rising to Occasion
Scene Setter: As you’ve probably read about, or seen evidence of with your own two eyes by watching the 76ers this season, JJ Redick is a man of relentless routine. He’s also someone, whether in action or in thought, who is always on the move. It could be his constant cutting, and action off the ball, or the ways he regularly approaches teammates, willing to dispense advice, or push a young… → Read More
In the Bonus | 03.04.18 vs Bucks
The following notes and nuggets were taken from the 76ers’ March 4th 118-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Click here for a complete recap of the game, and be sure to check out our post-game pod below: → Read More
Game Preview | With Ilyasova Back in Fold, Focus Now on Growing Role
Scene Setter: The 76ers have a trusty, dependable forward back in the mix. Now, it’s a matter of continuing to figure out how to best utilize his multifaceted skill set. Having spent 53 games together last season, Brett Brown and Ersan Ilyasova know each other well. As the fifth-year head coach said last week following Ilyasova’s signing, there are no mysteries between the two. → Read More
In the Bonus | 03.02.18 vs Hornets
The following notes and nuggets were taken from the 76ers’ March 2nd 110-99 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Click here for a complete recap of the game, and be sure to check out our post-game pod below: → Read More
Game Preview | Late-Game Execution Takes Encouraging Step
Scene Setter: A game after seeing a 13-point lead disappear, the 76ers made sure a 13-point lead held up. While helping turn the Sixers into a playoff contender, Brett Brown has made it a priority to develop the team through a defense-first lens. Being able to come up with key buckets in crunch time, however, is another important ingredient for success, especially at an increasingly intense… → Read More
Game Preview | Road Trip Wraps in Cleveland
Scene Setter: Wednesday night, the 76ers finalized a deal to bring back Ersan Ilyasova for the team's stretch run. Check back later in the day for a story further detailing the veteran forward's return. Opponent Outlook: → Read More
Game Preview | Return Home Draws Magic
Scene Setter: Over the course of the 76ers' six-game winning streak, improved fourth-quarter performance has made a major difference. Check back later for more on this story. Opponent Outlook: → Read More
Spotlight | At the Break, By the Numbers
Since players began making their way back to the 76ers training complex in September on the heels of summer break, sights have been firmly fixed on ending the franchise’s five-year playoff drought. Now two-thirds of the way through the 2017-2018 campaign, the club has put itself on a realistic path towards towards achieving this goal. → Read More
Seltzer's Notebook | Brown Sees Statement in Belinelli Signing
In the short term, Brett Brown expects Marco Belinelli, acquired by the 76ers Monday afternoon after formally clearing waivers, to help the team in a variety of ways, from floor-spacing, to giving the bench unit a helpful boost. Stepping back, and assessing the transaction from a big picture perspective, the fifth-year head coach believes there’s a greater takeaway to be had. → Read More
Spotlight | After Dominating Key Stretch, Embiid Again Eastern Conf. Player of Week
Joel Embiid was a dominant force in the 76ers’ perfect week, and was recognized for his difference-making contributions accordingly. → Read More
Game Preview | Next Up, Knicks
Scene Setter: In recent weeks, the 76ers' turnover numbers have been trending in an encouraging direction, relative to where they had been previously in the season. Check back later in the day for more on this story, and how Ben Simmons factors into it. Opponent Outlook: → Read More
Game Preview | Colangelo Wants Young Core Leading Playoff Push
Scene Setter: Of all the different valuations that Bryan Colangelo worked through his head in advance of this past week’s trade deadline, one that seemed get heavy consideration was how much the 76ers’ young, blossoming blue-chippers could benefit from spearheading the team’s playoff push. Could the Sixers have added a seasoned veteran to the mix, a short-term supplement capable of taking a… → Read More
In the Bonus | 01.31.18 vs Nets
The following notes and nuggets were taken from the 76ers’ January 31st 116-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Click here for a complete recap of the game, and be sure to check out our post-game pod below: → Read More
Game Preview | Anderson Stepping Up at Timely Juncture
Scene Setter: Upon coming back from a lengthy injury absence that robbed him of more than a quarter of the season, Justin Anderson has focused on fulfilling a personal challenge: Take an already high-performing defense, and do what he can to make it that much better. Nearly three weeks into his return, the 76ers have been trending in Anderson’s desired direction. → Read More
In the Bonus | 01.29.18 vs Bucks
The following notes and nuggets were taken from the 76ers’ January 29th 107-95 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Click here for a complete recap of the game, and be sure to check out our post-game pod below: → Read More
Game Preview | In Milwaukee, a Helpful Case Study Found
Scene Setter: Almost two years ago now, as Giannis Antetokounmpo was beginning to wind down a breakout third season that put him on the path towards All-Stardom, the Milwaukee Bucks made a bold proclamation. The team, then-head coach Jason Kidd explicitly announced in a late-March media gathering, had made the deliberate decision to transition Antetokounmpo into a full-time, primary… → Read More
Game Preview | Long Brown's Goal, Defensive Identity Taking Shape
Scene Setter: A defensive identity is what Brett Brown has always wanted for the 76ers, and a defensive identity is what the team is in the midst of assuming. It wasn’t only timely that the Sixers went into Friday’s stop at San Antonio playing some of their best basketball under Brown, but more specifically, some of their best defense. → Read More