Austin Krell
@austinkrell.bsky.social
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Previous stops: OnPattison, 97.3 ESPN, The Painted Lines, USA TODAY Sports Media Group
The Sixers added another to their pile of close losses. If they don't tighten the screws, they're going to have some regrets when playoff seeding becomes more defined:
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Sixers Cough Up Another at Home as Cavaliers Sweep Mini Series in Philadelphia
Joel Embiid corrected his mistakes from the first game of this mini series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But Tyrese Maxey had few answers, and some bad late-
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January 17, 2026 at 3:18 AM
The Sixers added another to their pile of close losses. If they don't tighten the screws, they're going to have some regrets when playoff seeding becomes more defined:
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The Sixers lose 2 to Cleveland at home, the rare sweep of a baseball series in the NBA.
They played well until the last 3-4 minutes.
To losses to the same team less than 48 hours apart from one another is worthy of concern, even for January.
They played well until the last 3-4 minutes.
To losses to the same team less than 48 hours apart from one another is worthy of concern, even for January.
January 17, 2026 at 2:36 AM
The Sixers lose 2 to Cleveland at home, the rare sweep of a baseball series in the NBA.
They played well until the last 3-4 minutes.
To losses to the same team less than 48 hours apart from one another is worthy of concern, even for January.
They played well until the last 3-4 minutes.
To losses to the same team less than 48 hours apart from one another is worthy of concern, even for January.
Sixers by 7 at the end of the third. Looming large over this fourth quarter is that Donovan Mitchell has just 7 points on 6 shots.
If memory serves, he had 8 in the first half and 23 in the third quarter on Wednesday.
If memory serves, he had 8 in the first half and 23 in the third quarter on Wednesday.
January 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Sixers by 7 at the end of the third. Looming large over this fourth quarter is that Donovan Mitchell has just 7 points on 6 shots.
If memory serves, he had 8 in the first half and 23 in the third quarter on Wednesday.
If memory serves, he had 8 in the first half and 23 in the third quarter on Wednesday.
This is probably as cohesive as George and Embiid have been together ever. Spacing is good, intuitive passing between them. Feel like they're understanding how to play off one another.
January 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This is probably as cohesive as George and Embiid have been together ever. Spacing is good, intuitive passing between them. Feel like they're understanding how to play off one another.
Embiid departs, shot quality deteriorates, Sixers allow a 6-0 run to end the first. Tied at 31.
January 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Embiid departs, shot quality deteriorates, Sixers allow a 6-0 run to end the first. Tied at 31.
Biggest difference in Sixers' approach to offense early in this game is they're getting a ton of utility out of Maxey off ball.
They've gotten him a good shot on 3 different types of actions involving him just sprinting without the ball in his hands.
They've gotten him a good shot on 3 different types of actions involving him just sprinting without the ball in his hands.
January 17, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Biggest difference in Sixers' approach to offense early in this game is they're getting a ton of utility out of Maxey off ball.
They've gotten him a good shot on 3 different types of actions involving him just sprinting without the ball in his hands.
They've gotten him a good shot on 3 different types of actions involving him just sprinting without the ball in his hands.
After tonight, Embiid will have played in 9 of the team's last 10 games.
Joel Embiid officially AVAILABLE tonight.
January 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
After tonight, Embiid will have played in 9 of the team's last 10 games.
Joel Embiid officially AVAILABLE tonight.
January 16, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Joel Embiid officially AVAILABLE tonight.
Paul George now AVAILABLE tonight.
January 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Paul George now AVAILABLE tonight.
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Dominick Barlow (back contusion) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game.
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Dominick Barlow (back contusion) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game.
Per Sixers:
Dom Barlow remains questionable.
Joel Embiid and Paul George remain probable.
Dom Barlow remains questionable.
Joel Embiid and Paul George remain probable.
January 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Per Sixers:
Dom Barlow remains questionable.
Joel Embiid and Paul George remain probable.
Dom Barlow remains questionable.
Joel Embiid and Paul George remain probable.
Gotta hand it to Dave Dombrowkski, he always gets his guy (a 35-year-old catcher with a hole in his swing the size of a Jeep tire).
January 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Gotta hand it to Dave Dombrowkski, he always gets his guy (a 35-year-old catcher with a hole in his swing the size of a Jeep tire).
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After a (brief) rookie season to remember, Jared McCain is having a sophomore season to forget.
I wrote about why the Sixers need to make sure he doesn't get lost in the roster shuffle despite his struggles:
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I wrote about why the Sixers need to make sure he doesn't get lost in the roster shuffle despite his struggles:
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The Sixers Can't Let Jared McCain Get Lost in the Roster Shuffle
Jared McCain has yet to regain his rookie-year form, but his development remains key to the Sixers' long-term future.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:57 PM
After a (brief) rookie season to remember, Jared McCain is having a sophomore season to forget.
I wrote about why the Sixers need to make sure he doesn't get lost in the roster shuffle despite his struggles:
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I wrote about why the Sixers need to make sure he doesn't get lost in the roster shuffle despite his struggles:
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Joel Embiid and Paul George are PROBABLE for tomorrow vs Cleveland.
Dominick Barlow QUESTIONABLE (back contusion)
Darius Garland (toe), Sam Merrill (hand sprain) have been added to Cleveland’s injury report and are OUT.
Dominick Barlow QUESTIONABLE (back contusion)
Darius Garland (toe), Sam Merrill (hand sprain) have been added to Cleveland’s injury report and are OUT.
January 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Joel Embiid and Paul George are PROBABLE for tomorrow vs Cleveland.
Dominick Barlow QUESTIONABLE (back contusion)
Darius Garland (toe), Sam Merrill (hand sprain) have been added to Cleveland’s injury report and are OUT.
Dominick Barlow QUESTIONABLE (back contusion)
Darius Garland (toe), Sam Merrill (hand sprain) have been added to Cleveland’s injury report and are OUT.
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Earlier this week, I bemoaned the lack of Sixers trade slop. Thankfully...
🚨WE FINALLY HAVE SIXERS TRADE SLOP 🚨
(Thank you, @jakelfischer.bsky.social. You the real MVP.)
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🚨WE FINALLY HAVE SIXERS TRADE SLOP 🚨
(Thank you, @jakelfischer.bsky.social. You the real MVP.)
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Sixers and Grizzlies Reportedly Had 'A Level of Trade Discussion'
The Sixers and Grizzlies discussed
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January 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Earlier this week, I bemoaned the lack of Sixers trade slop. Thankfully...
🚨WE FINALLY HAVE SIXERS TRADE SLOP 🚨
(Thank you, @jakelfischer.bsky.social. You the real MVP.)
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🚨WE FINALLY HAVE SIXERS TRADE SLOP 🚨
(Thank you, @jakelfischer.bsky.social. You the real MVP.)
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The Sixers have had the same starting lineup for eight of the past nine games, which hasn't been the case for nearly two years (!). But Dominick Barlow hurt his back last night and might end that streak.
I wrote about the potential implications of that:
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I wrote about the potential implications of that:
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Dominick Barlow's Back Injury May Force Sixers to Shuffle Their Starting Lineup
If Dominick Barlow is forced to miss time, it'll have implications both for the Sixers' starting lineup and their upcoming usage of two-way players.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Sixers have had the same starting lineup for eight of the past nine games, which hasn't been the case for nearly two years (!). But Dominick Barlow hurt his back last night and might end that streak.
I wrote about the potential implications of that:
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I wrote about the potential implications of that:
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The game was over by the end of the first quarter. Some moments of pride and character, but absolutely no (good) results for the Sixers tonight:
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Sixers Get Stomped by Cavaliers after Disastrous First Quarter
The Sixers were unprepared for battle against the Cleveland Cavaliers' size and physicality, getting played thoroughly off the court by the end of the first qua
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January 15, 2026 at 2:45 AM
The game was over by the end of the first quarter. Some moments of pride and character, but absolutely no (good) results for the Sixers tonight:
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Barlow had x-rays, they were clear. Probably an MRI tomorrow just to be sure everything is clear, per Nurse.
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Barlow had x-rays, they were clear. Probably an MRI tomorrow just to be sure everything is clear, per Nurse.
Barlow has a back contusion and will not return, Sixers say.
January 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Barlow has a back contusion and will not return, Sixers say.
Darius Garland is now rolling in pain on the court. Cleveland's bench is surrounding him.
January 15, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Darius Garland is now rolling in pain on the court. Cleveland's bench is surrounding him.
Barlow just got up with assistance of teammates and is being helped to the locker room.
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Barlow just got up with assistance of teammates and is being helped to the locker room.
Sixers trail by 15 after 1.
Embiid 4 TOVs
Sixers have allowed 8 offensive rebounds on 16 Cleveland misses
De'Andre Hunter has attempted 6 threes in 6 minutes.
Maxey played with his back to the basket a ton in the first and his shot quality suffered because of it.
Embiid 4 TOVs
Sixers have allowed 8 offensive rebounds on 16 Cleveland misses
De'Andre Hunter has attempted 6 threes in 6 minutes.
Maxey played with his back to the basket a ton in the first and his shot quality suffered because of it.
January 15, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Sixers trail by 15 after 1.
Embiid 4 TOVs
Sixers have allowed 8 offensive rebounds on 16 Cleveland misses
De'Andre Hunter has attempted 6 threes in 6 minutes.
Maxey played with his back to the basket a ton in the first and his shot quality suffered because of it.
Embiid 4 TOVs
Sixers have allowed 8 offensive rebounds on 16 Cleveland misses
De'Andre Hunter has attempted 6 threes in 6 minutes.
Maxey played with his back to the basket a ton in the first and his shot quality suffered because of it.
Sixers starters:
Maxey
Edgecombe
George
Barlow
Embiid
Maxey
Edgecombe
George
Barlow
Embiid
January 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Sixers starters:
Maxey
Edgecombe
George
Barlow
Embiid
Maxey
Edgecombe
George
Barlow
Embiid
VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr. officially available.
January 14, 2026 at 11:14 PM
VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr. officially available.
Embiid, George, Edgecombe, and Oubre all remain probable.
January 14, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Embiid, George, Edgecombe, and Oubre all remain probable.