In a mock draft for The Ringer, Kyle Mann sees the Sixers selecting Alabama freshman forward Amari Allen in the first round. Allen, a Wisconsin product, was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team after averaging 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.0 block per performance.

In addition to more ambiguous things like “tried harder” and “fought more,” the biggest reason the Sixers won Game 2 was good old-fashioned shooting variance. Philadelphia shot 19-of-39 (48.7 percent) from three,

Essentially playing an assistant coach role in the 2025-26 season for the Sixers, Lowry is passing down knowledge to star guard Tyrese Maxey. Obviously, Maxey has a high basketball IQ and can handle himself in nearly every situation, but it certainly helps that he has Lowry there to lean on and help him figure things out.

"I think it starts with the stuff that we can control," said Mazzulla.

The Celtics started off great but then things fell apart. Here are five reasons why this series is now tied 1-1

The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled Joel Embiid out for Game 2 vs. the Boston Celtics as he recovers from an appendectomy.

Game 2 loss to Philadelphia. He finished the game with 19 points on 8-19 shooting overall, 2-8 from three, and 1-2 from the line.

Aside from the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo, it was a lackluster effort from the roster, with none scoring in double digits. Addressing the media post-game, Brown reflected on the Celtics losing home-court advantage after the series was tied 1-1,