Tag: playoffs

The Flyers could clinch a playoff spot by winning the final game of the regular season on Tuesday. What needs to happen to put that in play?

The Flyers got through the gauntlet with 10 points in the last 10 games, maintaining a playoff spot. But both the gauntlet and the remaining schedule show the importance of finishing what they started.

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The Philadelphia 76ers’ season came to a disappointing end with a 99-90 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 6. Here are three observations from the loss:

The Philadelphia 76ers were blown out in Game 5, 120-85, and now are down 3-2 to the Miami Heat. Here are three observations from the loss:

The Philadelphia 76ers, behind a dominant effort from James Harden, won Game 4 and evened up the series against the Miami Heat. Here are three observations from the win:

The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 3 over the Miami Heat 99-79. Here are three observations from the win

The Philadelphia 76ers listed Joel Embiid as out for Game 3 as of Thursday night. However, his return in Game 3 is still possible.

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 2 to the Miami Heat 119-103. Here are three observations from the loss:

DeAndre Jordan’s poor performance in Game 1 played a big role in why the Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 to the Miami Heat. After that performance, head coach Doc Rivers doubled down on Jordan heading into Game 2.

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 to the Miami Heat 106-92. Here are three observations from the loss:

The STP staff gives you their predictions for the Philadelphia 76ers’ second round series against the Miami Heat.

Here is a series preview of the second round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat.

Joel Embiid suffered an orbital fracture and concussion in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 6.

The Philadelphia 76ers are moving onto the second round. They closed out their series with the Toronto Raptors in an emphatic fashion. Here are three observations from the win:

The Philadelphia 76ers, coming off two consecutive losses, are looking for answers to solve the Raptors and close out this series. Game 6 is on Thursday night up in Toronto.

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 5 to the Toronto Raptors 103-88. Here are three observations from the loss:

The Philadelphia 76ers, coming off a poor performance in the loss in Game 4, need to rediscover what led to their successful start to the series.

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 4 to the Toronto Raptors 110-102. Here are three observations from the loss:

According to multiple reports, Philadelphia 76ers’ star big man Joel Embiid is dealing with a thumb injury. It is not expected to hold him out of any action.

The Philadelphia 76ers, behind a game-winner from Joel Embiid, extended their lead to 3-0 with a 104-101 win over the Toronto Raptors. Here are three observations from the win:

Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris have both played major roles in helping the Philadelphia 76ers get a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors.

The Philadelphia 76ers took a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors with a 112-97 win in Game 2. Here are three observations from the win:

The Philadelphia 76ers took a 1-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors with a 131-111 win in Game 1. Here are three observations from the win:

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

Previewing the Philadelphia 76ers’ first round matchup against the Toronto Raptors. A lot needs to go there way but bench scoring will be the biggest factor in who comes out on top.

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.