The NBA's Christmas Day lineup is one of the premier days of the season. The league carefully schedules this day to put marquee players on one of the biggest primetime stages of the regular season. Overall, I think the league did a great job of accomplishing just that this year, so let's jump into the … Continue reading The 76th Sense: Christmas Day NBA Preview
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Why the Sixers Should Trade Markelle Fultz for D’Angelo Russell
As of December 15th, all players signed over the offseason are eligible to be traded. This unofficially marks the beginning of trade season. While the Sixers have several holes to address, they should look to upgrade the bench by bringing in another scorer. Swapping Markelle Fultz for D'Angelo Russell would provide interesting upside for both … Continue reading Why the Sixers Should Trade Markelle Fultz for D’Angelo Russell
Week 8: Sixers Rankings
After losing a tough game to the Raptors on Wednesday, the Sixers bounced back with a solid come-from-behind victory over the Pistons on Friday. Embiid was given the night off which allowed Jimmy Butler to shine as the primary bucket-getter. Let's take a look at this week's Sixers Rankings. 1. Joel Embiid (26 points, 13 … Continue reading Week 8: Sixers Rankings
Week 7: Sixers Rankings
The 76ers continue their recent success, going 3-0 this week with 20+ point wins over the Knicks and Wizards and an 8 point win over the Grizzlies on Sunday. It was Embiid's first "down" week of the season (if you consider 19 points, 13 rebounds 3 assist and 2 blocks per game a down week), … Continue reading Week 7: Sixers Rankings
Week 6: Sixers Rankings
With Pup under the weather this week he asked me to fill in and do his Weekly Sixers Ranking post, so here goes nothing. Despite losing their first home game this season (to the freaking Cavs?!?) the 76ers had a successful week going 3-1 overall, capped off with a thriller last night in Brooklyn. Jimmy … Continue reading Week 6: Sixers Rankings
The 76th Sense Podcast Episode 1: Season Preview
This is the76thSense inaugural podcast and is a season preview primarily focused on the 76ers but also discussing general NBA topics from offseason activity to NBA accolade predictions. It was recorded on September 21st 2018 while we were in Ft. Lauderdale for a friend's wedding (we all grew up 76ers fans in South Jersey).