Matt Gregan

Our staff gives you our predictions for the first round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors.

Previewing the first round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors

Paul Reed has shown more than enough over the last three games to prove he is a better option than DeAndre Jordan for the 76ers’ backup center minutes in the playoffs.

The Philadelphia 76ers used another 40-point performance from Joel Embiid to power them to the win over the Indiana Pacers. Here are three observations from the win:

Tyrese Maxey’s development this season opens up a potential option to fix the Sixers’ struggling bench lineups.

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Toronto Raptors 119-114 behind a dominant effort from Pascal Siakam. Here are three observations from the loss:

Matisse Thybulle is “ineligible to play” in Thursday’s game in Toronto against the Raptors, something that could have major playoff implications.

Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports Doc Rivers is among list of potential head coach candidates for the Los Angeles Lakers

The Philadelphia 76ers clinched a playoff spot with a 112-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here are three observations from the win:

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Detroit Pistons 102-94. Here are three observations from the loss:

The Philadelphia 76ers are a few key adjustments away from being able to elevate themselves into true championship contention this season.

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 118-116 in what could potentially serve as a playoff series preview. Here are three observations from the loss:

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Phoenix Suns 114-104. Here are three observations from the loss:

The Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a blowout victory over the understrength Los Angeles Clippers. Here are three observations from the win:

Tobias Harris, coming off scoring 20 points in the win over the Lakers, is beginning to make the adjustment to playing alongside James Harden in the new-look Sixers’ offense.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 113-106. Here are three observations from the win:

The Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Toronto Raptors 93-88. Here are three observations from the loss:

Will the 76ers’ backup center issues once again cost them in the playoffs? DeAndre Jordan’s play and Doc Rivers’ coaching point the answer towards being yes, but there is still hope to avoid the same fate they suffered in the playoffs back in 2018-19.

The Philadelphia 76ers used good nights from both Joel Embiid and James Harden to power them to a 111-101 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Here are three observations from the win:

The Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Denver Nuggets 114-110 despite Joel Embiid putting together another MVP performance.

The Philadelphia 76ers clawed their way to a 116-114 win over the Orlando Magic. Here are three observations from the win:

The loss to the Brooklyn Nets exposed some of the team’s flaws. How will they respond throughout the rest of the season? This is no time to panic and the sky is certainly not falling.

The Philadelphia 76ers got blown out by the Brooklyn Nets, losing 129-100. Here are three observations from the loss:

With Danny Green set to miss roughly a week with a finger laceration, Isaiah Joe has a big opportunity to earn a consistent spot in the Sixers’ rotation.

James Harden has quickly helped elevate a pair of key role players for the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-106. Here are three observations from the win:

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-119. Here are three observations from the win:

The next four games will present the biggest test yet for the Philadelphia 76ers since James Harden made his debut.

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to sign DeAndre Jordan in the coming days, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.