PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

VJ Edgecombe hit the game-winner in overtime, capping off an incredible finish to the game for the Sixers’ rookie. Edgecombe scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to carry the Sixers to a much-needed win in Memphis, improving the Sixers to 1-2 on their five game road trip. Edgecombe finished with 25 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals in the win.The Sixers also received big offensive games from Joel Embiid (34 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists) and Tyrese Maxey (34 points, four rebounds, 12 assists). Ja Morant had 40 points for the Grizzlies in the loss, with rookie Cedric Coward adding 28 points and 16 rebounds for the best performance of his young career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George play for the Sixers, they’re 0-4 this season. Why are they struggling so badly? What will it take to get Jared McCain going? The PHLY Sixers podcast answers your year-end mailbag questions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers trailed by just two points at halftime -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder turned it up in the second half to put the game out of reach for a 129-104 OKC win. VJ Edgecombe struggled in the loss, shooting just 3-16 from the floor as the Sixers dropped their third straight and second of the road trip. The PHLY Sixers break down the lopsided defeat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite another great offensive performance from Joel Embiid, the Sixers went cold down the stretch, with Chicago ending the game on a 10-0 run to pull away. The Sixers scored just 17 points in the fourth quarter, with off shooting nights from VJ Edgecombe (4-13, 0-5 from 3), Paul George (just 1-6 inside the arc) and Tyrese Maxey, who also struggled inside, missing nine of his 13 looks inside of the 3-point line. As a team, the Sixers shot just 38% from the field and 11-39 from 3-point range. The Bulls were led by their bench, outscoring the Sixers’ subs 59-12, with Zach Collins (15), Tre Jones (15) and Jalen Smith (12) leading the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey had one of his worst shooting nights of the season, resulting in the Philadelphia 76ers' 114-106 loss to Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets. Maxey shot an uncharacteristic 3-14 from the floor for 13 points -- with no made threes on four attempts, while Joel Embiid returned to pace the Sixers in scoring with 27. Porter Jr. led all scorers with 28 points and a game-high five made 3s; rookie Egor Demin added 20 for the Nets. Paul George, Jared McCain, Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon all posted in double figures for Philadelphia in defeat. The PHLY Sixers team breaks down the loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.