Planet 76
By Planet76
Planet 76May 01, 2024
Intro to the Off-Season
- breaking down all of the options for the 76ers heading into the off-season
Playoff Elimination Reaction
- What went wrong against the Knicks
- Thoughts on Nick Nurse's 1st playoff series as head coach of the 76ers
- Tobias Harris scores 0 in Game 6 - Should the Sixers go after Paul George?
- Will Daryl look to build around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey or will he seek to acquire a 3rd star to join them?
Sixers fall to Knicks (game 6 recap)
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 6 between the 76ers & Knicks
- Sixers season ends in a 118-115 loss to the New York Knicks
- Joel Embiid scores 39 | Brunson 41 and a big 4th quarter
- Tobias Harris 0 points
- Sixers just couldn't pull it out, lose another close one as comeback falls short
- Planet 76 5 minute recap series : recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
Sixers in 7
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 5 between the 76ers & Knicks
- WE'RE NOT DEAD YET
- Sixers defeat the Knicks 112-106 in OT
- Sixers trailed by 6 with just 28 seconds remaining in regulation, then Tyrese Maxey took over
- Jalen Brunson scores 40
- Embiid collects triple double, but struggles shooting, and turns it over 9 times
- Game 6 is set for Thursday night, 9PM ET
- Planet 76 5 minute recap series : recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
Sixers are in trouble
- Sixers take game 3 but drop game 4 at home
- Knicks take a commanding 3-1 series lead
- Jalen Brunson goes off
- Sixers offensive and defensive struggles late in game 4
- Looking ahead to a must-win Game 5
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30, 7PM
Game 6: Thursday, May 2 @ HOME (if necessary)
Game 7: Saturday, May 4 (if necessary)
Sixers forget how to play basketball late 4th quarter (game 4 recap)
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 4 between the 76ers & Knicks
- Sixers forget how to play basketball in the final minutes of the 4th quarter and fall to the Knicks 97-92
- Sixers ended the game missing 11 consecutive shots
- Knicks collect 15 offensive rebounds
- Jalen Brunson goes off for 47 and 10 assists
- Is the series over?
- Game 5 is set for Tuesday night, Time: TBD
- Planet 76 5 minute recap series : recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
Sixers Win Game 3 behind 50 from Joel Embiid (game 3 recap)
- Sixers pick up the big win over the Knicks to make the series 2-1
- Joel Embiid goes for 50 points, 13-19 FG, 5-7 3PT, 19-21 FT
- Cam Payne provides a spark off the bench
- Tyrese Maxey continues to play well
- Both Jalen Brunson & OG Anunoby have their best game of the series, but Sixers still get the W
- Preview of Game 4 including keys to watch for moving forward in the series
- Game 4 is set for Sunday afternoon, 1PM ET
Anarchy in the Garden
- Sixers fall to the Knicks in heartbreaking fashion, go down 2-0
- How will the Sixers respond?
- Reason for Optimism?
- Tyrese Maxey has been sensational
- Joel Embiid injury concerns - Role Players have not played well
- Game 3 Preview : What adjustments need to be made
Series Schedule
Game 3: Thursday, 7:30PM TNT @ HOME
Game 4: Sunday, 1:00PM ABC @ HOME
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30
Game 6: Thursday, May 2 @ HOME
Game 7: Saturday, May 4
game 2 recap (heartbreak)
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 2 between the 76ers & Knicks
- Sixers lose 104-101, absolute heartbreak
- Game 3 is set for Thursday night, April 25th - Planet 76 5 minute recap series : recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
game 1 recap (Sixers fall at MSG)
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 1 between the 76ers & Knicks
- In a back-and-forth entertaining game, Sixers can't get past the Knicks who knocked down 16 3-point shots
- Deuce McBride & Josh Hart shine as Jalen Brunson struggled shooting
- Tyrese Maxey scores 33 | Joel Embiid 29 (and a knee injury scare in the 2nd Quarter, though he did return)
- Sixers allowed the Knicks 23 offensive rebounds
- Game 2 is set for Monday nigh, April 22nd
- Planet 76 5 minute recap series : quick recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
Pat Gallen joins the show
- CBS3 - Pat Gallen joins the show!
- Pat discusses the sports industry, his journey to CBS3 as an Emmy Winning sports reporter, and, of course, the Sixers upcoming playoff matchup against the Knicks
Sixers vs Knicks (Round 1 Preview & Sixers-Heat Recap)
- Sixers beat the Heat thanks to Nico Batum?!
- 105-104 Sixers over Miami to set up a 1st round matchup with the (2) New York Knicks
- How the Sixers beat the Heat with Embiid/Maxey not at their best - Round 1 Preview including series predictions
- Thoughts on the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson
- Concerns that the Knicks present
- How the Sixers can beat the Knicks
- Planet 76 - 5 minute recaps following every 76ers playoff game Series Schedule
Game 1: Saturday 6PM ESPN
Game 2: Monday, 7:30PM TNT
Game 3: Thursday, 7:30PM TNT @ HOME
Game 4: Sunday, 1:00PM ABC @ HOME
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30
Game 6: Thursday, May 2 @ HOME
Game 7: Saturday, May 4
Play-In Preview (Sixers vs Heat)
- Sixers vs Heat 7/8 Play-In Game - Keys to Victory for the Sixers - Why winning the 7/8 game is important this year than any year before - Significance of Joel Embiid's return & health - How to stop the Miami Heat - Thoughts on future potential playoff matchups
Sixers beat the Magic | Updated Eastern Conference Standings
- Sixers pick up the win over the Orlando Magic
- Magic, Pacers, Sixers are all 46-35 with 1 game to go
- How can the Sixers avoid the Play-In Tournament? - Joel Embiid injury scare
- Sixers are getting hot at the right time, winning 7 straight, looking to make it 8 in a row on Sunday at home against Brooklyn
- Also on Sunday, Pacers host the Hawks | Magic host the Bucks
Fear The 76ers
- Sixers win 6 straight, are they getting hot at the right time?- the difference Joel Embiid makes for this team goes beyond his own numbers
- What needs to happen for the Sixers to avoid the Play-In?
- Thoughts on a potential play-in matchup with the Miami Heat
- 80 games down, 2 to go
- De'Anthony Melton returns
Sixers beat the Heat
- Sixers pick up massive win over the Miami Heat
- Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey show why they are an elite duo
- Can the Sixers reach the 6-seed and avoid the play-in?
- Sixers/Heat recap & Preview of the upcoming schedule
the best player in the NBA is back
- Joel Embiid returns to action after being sidelined for 2 months
- Sixers pick up a big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Why the Sixers matchup with Miami on Thursday (04/04) is a massive game
- Eastern Conference Standings
- Best case scenario for the Sixers is the 6th seed, can they get there?
Couch Potato Sixers Fans
- Sixers lose a heartbreaker at home against the Clippers
- Nick Nurse & Kelly Oubre Jr. were not happy....
- recap of the Sixers west coast road trip
- eastern conference standings
14 games to go, how many do the Sixers need to win?
- Sixers win an important one at home over the Miami Heat
- Sixers currently sit at the 6th seed in the East....how can they avoid the play-in?
- Preview of the upcoming road trip
- 14 games to go, how many do the Sixers need to win?
Sixers 79, Knicks 73, Planet 76
- Sixers snap losing streak with a 79-73 win over the Knicks
- first time in 8 years that an NBA game has ended with both teams below 80 points
- fewest points allowed by the Sixers in 7 years
- what this win means for the Sixers ahead of a rematch on Tuesday
- updated eastern conference standings
Sixers continue to struggle
- Sixers fall to Brooklyn on the road & Memphis at home
- Tyrese Maxey misses both games with a mild concussion
- blown leads in the 4th quarter
- what is the best case scenario for the Sixers in the playoffs assuming a Joel Embiid return? - preview of the upcoming schedule
Could the Sixers fall to the Play-In Tournament?
- Sixers fall to Celtics, Bucks - Beat Cavaliers
- Joel Embiid could return to basketball activities in late March?
- How can the Sixers avoid the play-in tournament
- Getting honest about Tobias Harris
- What Sixers benefit most from a potential Embiid return?
- Ricky Council IV is legit
- Lots of questions, not as many answers
Sixers are back and so are we
- Sixers return from the all-star break with a loss at home to the New York Knicks
- Sixers fall to 32-23, after once being 29-13... Troy & Michael voice their concerns
- We can all agree, if the Sixers want to make any noise in the playoffs, they need Joel Embiid
- Kyle Lowry plays well in Sixer debut
- Glance at the eastern conference standings
- Could the Sixers fall to the Play-In Tournament? - Jaylen Brown's performance in the dunk contest
Sixers trade deadline reactions
- Exciting, Confusing, Sad, Mind-Blown... all the emotions of the Sixers trade deadline
- Out goes Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz, PatBev, Danuel House, Jaden Springer
- Incoming: Buddy Hield, Cam Payne
- our thoughts on the deals- why are Sixers fans so upset
- attempting to justify some of the decisions
The Seven Sixers Return
- Good News
- Bad News
- Ugly News
- Talking all things Sixers including the latest on Joel Embiid's injury & how the Sixers can weather the storm
Good News & Bad News
- Tyrese Maxey goes for 51 in win over Utah Jazz
- Joel Embiid has a meniscus injury, updates to come in the coming days
- Sixers role players stepping up
- Sixers end their 4-game losing streak, secure a win on the road
- Tobias Harris, PatBev, Mo Bamba, Jaden Springer appreciation
The Losing Streak Continues
- Sixers continue to struggle on the road, now losers of 4 straight
- Joel Embiid is not healthy, and shouldn't have played against Golden State
- Bench players stepping up, but not enough to get some wins
- Sixers falling in eastern conference standings
Joel Embiid scores 70 in record-breaking performance
- Joel Embiid sets a Sixers franchise record with 70 points in the 133-123 win over the San Antonio Spurs
- Breaking down of the historic night for Joel Embiid
- What exactly did Joel Embiid accomplish with his performance?
- A deeper look into Joel Embiid's run over the last two months
76ers defeat the reigning champs
- Sixers 126-121 over the Denver Nuggets - Sixers beat the Nuggets behind a 41-point performance from Joel Embiid
- Tyrese Maxey & Tobias Harris shine in the win
- Glance at the Upcoming Schedule
Playing Catch Up
01.14.24 | Episode 126 | Planet 76 | Philadelphia 76ers Podcast
What's Wrong with the Sixers?
What’s wrong with the Sixers?
Sixers fall to 23-13
3 straight Losses - Knicks, Jazz, Hawks
A couple bright spots (role players who have stepped up)
Embiid continues to miss games - looking less and less likely he will be eligible for postseason awards with the new rule (65 games played to be eligible)
Potential trade targets?
Deadline February 8
vs Kings Friday 7:30
vs Rockets Monday 1:30
vs Nuggets Tuesday 7:30 TNT
2 reasons for the Sixers back-to-back losses at home
- tough weekend for the Sixers as they drop back-to-back games at home
- what went wrong for the Sixers resulting in the losses to the Knicks and Jazz?
OG Anunoby is a Sixer?
- Sixers improve to 20-8
- Joel drops 51 on the Timberwolves
- Harris 33, Maxey 33, Embiid 31 on the Raptors
- Should the Sixers pursue OG Anunoby?
- Preview of the Sixers Christmas Day matchup with the Miami Heat
standing on business...for the most part
- Sixers winning games in historically dominant fashion
- Sixers drop one at home to the Chicago Bulls to end 6-game win streak
- Embiid's greatness continues... averaging 40 points per game for the month of December
- Embiid's last 7 scoring totals : 50, 38, 34, 41, 35, 42, 40
- Sixers continue to show they have a lot of depth
- Should the Sixers trade their depth for a star player?
- Preview of the Sixers upcoming schedule
The Washington Wizards are Peak Comedy
- Sixers destroy the Washington Wizards 146-101
- Improve to 15-7 - 20 made threes from the Sixers
- do the Sixers have too much depth?
- upcoming schedule
Recap from the Couch (Sixers lose in Boston)
- Sixers fall to Celtics by a score of 125-119 in Boston
- Maxey and Embiid both missed the game but Sixers able to keep it close, fall just short
- Pat Bev with his best game as a Sixer with 26, 8 rebounds, 7 assists-
What other role players stepped up to make this a competitive game
76ers dethrone King James
- 76ers hand LeBron James the largest margin of defeat in his NBA career in 138-94 victory
- In-Season Tournament loss to Cavs and losing to the Timberwolves
- Sixers bounce back with win in Oklahoma City
- Marcus Morris, Nic Batum & Pat Bev make some noise for the Sixers
- Who stays, who goes? Sixers role players
- Preview of upcoming matchups including on the road against the Celtics on Friday night
Sixers beat Hawks in Atlanta
- Sixers right the ship in Atlanta after 2 straight losses at home
- Tobias Harris scores 29 and collects 10 rebounds
- Joel Embiid finishes with 32 pts 8 Asts 7 Rebs
- Danuel House Jr. scores 14 off the bench
- Checking in on the In-Season Tournament standings
- Preview of upcoming schedule
Al Horford is a Time Traveler
- Sixers drop two in a row at home in back-to-back nights
- Sixers fall in In-Season Tournament matchup with Pacers
- Celtics beat Sixers on Wednesday night
- In-Season Tournament play resumes on Friday as Sixers travel to Atlanta
Tyrese Maxey scores 50
- Thoughts and prayer out to Kelly Oubre Jr. - Tyrese Maxey scores a career-high 50 points in 76ers victory over the Indiana Pacers - Sixers improve to 8-1 - Joel Embiid scored 37, collected 13 boards, dished out 7 assists - Sixers in-season tournament victory over the Pacers
76ers In-Season Tournament Preview
- Are you confused about the NBA In-Season Tournament? Trying to figure out what it all means & how you can cheer on your 76ers? We have you covered on Planet 76 with all that you need to know for the In-Season Tournament
- Group play for the Sixers begins in Detroit on Friday, November 10th
- Sixers are in Eastern Conference Group A alongside Detroit, Indiana, Atlanta, and Cleveland
- Knockout Rounds begin in early December
Sixers beat Celtics | Improve to 6-1 | Tyrese Maxey Glass Cleaner
- 76ers beat Celtics 106-103
- Sixers improve to 6-1 on the season (1st in Eastern Conference)
- Sixers defense steps up
- What we've learned about the Sixers so far
- The Nick Nurse factor
- Sixers rotation and depth
Joel Embiid scores 29 in one quarter | Sixers beat Wizards
- Joel Embiid sets a 76ers recored with 29 points in the 3rd quarter
- Embiid scored 48 on the night with 11 rebounds, 6 assists
- Tyrese Maxey records his 2nd-straight game of 10+ assists
- Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tobias Harris continue to impress - Looking ahead to the matchup of 5-1 teams as the Celtics visit the Sixers on Wednesday
- Looking ahead to the Sixers in-season tournament debut at Detroit on Friday
- Keys to the Sixers 5-game win streak
- Sixers depth and versatility
Furkan's Return (Sixers beat Raptors)
- Sixers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-99 to improve to 3-1
- Joel Embiid puts up 28 pts, 13 rebs, 7 asts
- Tobias Harris scores 23
- Kelly Oubre Jr. scores 23 on 5-6 from downtown
- Furkan Korkmaz gets his first significant action of the season and scores 10 points off the bench to provide a spark for the Sixers
Sixers trade James Harden to LA Clippers
The Trade
- LA Clippers Receive : James Harden, PJ Tucker, Filip Petrusev
- 76ers Receive : Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin
- Unprotected 2028 1st RD pick, 2 second round picks, 1st RD pick from Thunder, 1st RD pick swap with Clippers
- Saying Goodbye to James Harden and PJ Tucker
- Recap of Sixers first three games
@ Milwaukee L 118-117
@ Toronto W 114-107
vs Portland W 126-98
Oubre Jr. shines in Sixers debut | Sixers fall to Bucks
Episode 110
Sixers fall 118-117 to Milwaukee Bucks in season opener
Kelly Oubre Jr. shines in Sixers debut
27 points | 9-11 FG | 5-6 3PT | 4-4 FT | 32 minutes | +14 (team high)
Tyrese Maxey finishes with 31 points
Joel Embiid pours in 24 points
Tobias Harris 20 points on 8-9 and 3 of 3 from beyond the arc
Damian Lillard finishes with 39 in team debut
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 23 and collects 13 boards
Toronto Saturday night 7:30
Wheels Up to Milwaukee (Sixers early season preview)
- Sixers open the season in Milwaukee vs Giannis, Lillard, and Bucks - Nick Nurse returns to Toronto in game 2 of the season on Saturday - Sixers host Trailblazers in home opener on Sunday - All the latest on James Harden's situation - our early season expectations - our early season questions
The Joel Embiid Episode
- Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid gears up for another monster season - Impact of Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid - Looking for Embiid to dominate on defense - Can the 2x scoring champ make it 3 in a row? - Joel Embiid's top ten single game performances of his career
Sixers Player Profiles
- Episode 107
Breaking down 10 players on the current Sixers Roster
In this Episode:
- Tyrese Maxey
- Joel Embiid
- James Harden
- Tobias Harris
- Paul Reed
- PJ Tucker
- Kelly Oubre Jr.
- Mo Bamba
- Patrick Beverley
- De'Anthony Melton
Media Day Madness
- James Harden is a no-show on Media Day (as expected)
- Thoughts on the Sixers picking up Kelly Oubre Jr.
- Vibes surrounding Sixers media day
- Our thoughts on where the Sixers are as we are just over 3 weeks away from the NBA Season tipping off
- Impact of Damian Lillard to Milwaukee on the Sixers and rest of Eastern Conference
- Impact of Jrue Holiday to the Celtics
- Is Tyrese Maxey an All-Star this season?
- Concerns over the Sixers current roster and rotation