Despite Ricky Council IV leading the way, a late foul spelled heartbreak as the Sixers of summer suffered a close loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in Las Vegas, 97-95.
The Sixers were the first team to get on the board on trade deadline day, swinging a deal to acquire sharpshooter Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers on Thursday morning.
Philadelphia is matching the sexy Harden passes and playmaking leverage with cutting, ball movement, and transition play. Save your eulogies for another day.
This is about making chess moves that matter to a best-of-seven series. The Bucks made theirs. Now, instead of succumbing to the chaos, the Sixers have to react.
With Harden's time in Philadelphia almost certainly over after the star guard opted into the final year of his deal in hopes of a trade, this is the sort of scenario that gives the Sixers a chance to pivot from one star guard to another. And one that perhaps fits better with Joel Embiid, at that.
With more rumors and reports about Ben Simmons and Damian Lillard coming out, we are all trying to make sense of it all and an NBA Insider gives some clarity
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Damian Lillard had 28 points and nine assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-93 on Friday night for their seventh win in the last eight games.
PHILADELPHIA -- LaMarcus Aldridge had 15 of his 33 points during the pivotal third quarter to help the Portland Trail Blazers defeat Philadelphia 114-104 on Monday night, sending the 76ers to their 14th straight loss to open the season.