The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a great start in the NBA playoffs after a convincing Game 1 victory over the Brooklyn Nets (Sixers Wire). Most Valuable Player candidate Joel Embiid was double-teamed throughout the game, but the Sixers had the perfect response to the Nets’ strategy (Sportsnaut). James Harden, who entered the playoffs with the Sixers a year ago, played a “perfect game” to open Round 1, but it was not enough to stop the Sixers (ESPN).
The Sixers celebrated a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but the Nets are looking for another way to slow the Sixers’ roll for Game 2 (Philadelphia Inquirer, Sixers Wire). PJ Tucker, who plays for the Nets, is challenging the Sixers to be better defensively (Sixers Wire).
Offensively, Tobias Harris plays a key role in helping the Sixers succeed on the offensive end, particularly when the ball is moving around (Sixers Wire). Joel Embiid also discusses how he attacks double teams to lead the Sixers to success (Sixers Wire).
As the Sixers prepare for Game 2 with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, power forward Paul Reed gives love to his teammate Andre Drummond for his help (Sixers Wire).
The 2023 NBA playoffs continue, and the Sixers are beginning their playoff run against the Brooklyn Nets with a Saturday matinee (NBA.com). The Lakers, who are seeded seventh, started the day with a loss to the Suns in the first round of the playoffs (CBS Sports).
The importance of winning cannot be stressed enough for the Sixers as they aim for a championship this year. Georges Niang, who plays for the Sixers, stresses the importance of winning to James Harden (Sixers Wire). The Sixers will have to continue their winning ways if they want to make it to the Finals.
