- The Sixers had a gut-check win yesterday in Miami, taking a 3-1 lead in the playoff series. Despite too many turnovers, the 76ers, especially Ben Simmons, stepped up in the 4th quarter and put the heat in a major hole. I love the way Simmons glides and slashes down the lane, love the way he ferociously attacks the basket with hammer dunks, love the way he can see the total court and makes magical passes. He makes everyone else better. Hard to believe that Simmons is only a rookie.
The 76ers are a young, exciting, fun squad, a team that will only get better with time. Even though key vets such as Reddick and Bellinelli have solidified the team, its young core of Embiid, Simmons Saric and Fultz are the hope of the future.
Embiid stated he had a "shitty" game, but he and the Sixers stepped-up in the 4th quarter and stole the game. Give Miami credit too. It was a do-or-die game for the Heat, who realistically can't come back from a 3-1 deficit, especially with two of the games in Philly. Embiid brings defense, energy and heart to the floor when he plays.
The Sixers look to finish off the heat Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
- The Phillies beat Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon, 6-2, winning their third game in a row, moving to 13-7 on the young season, second place in national League East, only a single game behind the first place New York Mets. They also move to an impressive 8-1 at Citizens Bank Park, their best opening mark since 1981.
- Rhys Hoskins knocked in 4 runs, including his fourth home run of the season to put the Phils ahead for good. Aaron Nola had another impressive start. Carlos Santana had a solid game and seems to be coming out of his early slump. Odubel Herrera, when his head isn't in the clouds, continues to play well, extending his on-base streak to 21 consecutive games. Scott Kingery started at shortstop and chipped-in with a hit.
- The surprising and surging Phillies go for the sweep of the Buccos this afternoon.They still have 6 games remaining on the home stand, against NL West leader Arizona and Atlanta. After next Sunday, the Phillies will have played the Braves nine times already. They have yet to play Washington.
- Going for the Pittsburgh sweep today, as the Phillies play the Pirates, while across the street the Flyers try to tie series against Penguins. Vets need to step-up again, as they did in Game 5.
- Putting the cherry on top of an exciting sports week, the Eagles and the draft will steal the headlines for a few days. Will the Birds pick at No. 32 or trade down for extra draft selections? What positions will the organization focus on? Will any veterans ( Kendricks, Foles) be traded in the three days in Dallas?
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