The first week of the Delaware Blue Coats short 50 game season is in the books. After dropping their first game to the Maine Red Claws, the team swept their next two against the Greensboro Swarm and Long Island Nets. Through the first three games, the Blue Coats exhibit a 2-1 record, averaging right under […]
Read more "Down on the farm: How future Sixers are faring for the Blue Coats"This past MLB draft, the Phillies loaded up pitching. After picking stud short stops Bryson Stott and Jamari Baylor in the first and third round, the ballclub selected pitcher Erik Miller in the fourth round (120 overall). Miller’s availability at this stage in the draft was a surprise. He was ranked 61 on by the […]
Read more "Phillies prospect Erik Miller opens up on his whirlwind 2019 season"The Philadelphia 76ers G-League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, are starting this season off on a strong note. The team won a shootout of a game over the Greensboro Swarm Monday night. There has been one surprise so far this season though, and that is Marial Shayok. So… Who is Marial Shayok? Back in June, […]
Read more "Marial Shayok: Delaware Blue Coats Biggest Surprise"The Philadelphia 76ers (6-3) will look to start another win streak while facing the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-5). The game will tip-off at 7 p.m. EST, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Radio coverage will be on 97.5 The Fanatic. The betting lines are still working on being set, as Simmons’ status […]
Read more "The Tip-Off: Sixers look to carry momentum against Cavs without Horford"Every season, the Sixers always appear to be blowing big leads. After blowing a 21-point lead Friday night to the Nuggets, the thought popped into mind. Even though it seems Philly is always allowing their opponent to come back, is it really outlandish? How often does it happen around the league? Is this number different […]
Read more "The Blown Leads Era: How do the Sixers compare to the league?"The Philadelphia 76ers (5-2) will look to avoid a three-game West coast sweep while facing the Denver Nuggets (5-2). The game will tip-off at 9 p.m. EST, with coverage beginning at 8:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Radio coverage will be on 97.5 The Fanatic. The Ben Simmons-less Sixers are five-point underdogs with an over/under […]
Read more "The Tip-Off: 76ers looking to avoid three straight losses without Simmons"Disclaimer: This piece is strictly by the numbers. The eye test is unable to play a factor as the author was two years old at the time. This article is strictly analyzing data prior to and including the 2001 season and opinions are drawn from that. Lineups are assumed based off of most games started […]
Read more "How does this year’s Sixers team compare to 2001’s legendary group?"The Philadelphia Sixers (5-0) are looking to ride their momentum following a buzzer-beater three to beat the Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Their next test is against the red-hot Phoenix Suns (4-2) on Monday night. The game will tip-off at 9 p.m. EST, with coverage beginning at 8:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Radio coverage […]
Read more "The Tip-Off: Sixers look to stay perfect while visiting Phoenix"The Philadelphia 76ers (4-0) will start their four-game stretch of away games, tipping off against the Portland Trailblazers (3-2) at 10 p.m. EST. The game can be watched on NBC sports Philadelphia, as listeners can catch the game on Philadelphia’s 97.5 The Fanatic. The Embiid-less Sixers are 1.5-point underdogs with the over/under set at 220. […]
Read more "The Tip-Off: Can the Sixers stop Damian Lillard’s historic scoring run?"With 6:42 left in the third quarter during last nights win over the Timberwolves, Tobias Harris had a put-back for two. However, attention was directed to the other end of the court, where a full-on scuffle happened between big men Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. Karl-Anthony Towns… the Eagles fan? Growing up in Edison, New […]
Read more "The Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns Saga Continues"