A span of four days brought five new faces, two big games, and two big wins for the 76ers (36-20).
After the squad took down the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers on the heels of the trade deadline, spirits have been high in South Philadelphia.
Here’s what the team has said...
After Thursday’s trade deadline, on very little practice time, the new-look Sixers beat the Nuggets, 117-110, and the Lakers, 143-120. Joel Embiid, who scored 37 points and grabbed 14 boards against the Lakers, says he likes what he sees so far from the team’s new core:
Embiid has been stellar against the Lakers and LA Clippers in his career, never scoring fewer than 28 points against either team. Embiid discussed this trend Sunday:
Four-time MVP LeBron James (18 pts, 10 reb, 9 ast) shared his thoughts on the Sixers’ moves during trade season:
In his first two appearances as a Sixer, Tobias Harris recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and three assists against the Nuggets; and 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists against the Lakers. Harris discussed the fundamental values of chemistry and teamwork while assimilating into a new organization:
At Monday’s practice, Brett Brown said he likes the early productivity of his new group. True to form, he prioritized sharing and caring:
In their final home game before the All-Star break, the Sixers will host the Boston Celtics (35-21) for the first time this season. The C’s have bested the Sixers in each of their first two matchups this season. T.J. McConnell discussed the significance of Tuesday’s contest: