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Yet since the arrivals of Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris, the Sixers have used ball screens more frequently and had success using them in a variety of ways. As their recent struggles with late-game execution indicate, it might be smart to turn to them even more often down the stretch of games. In this film review, we'll look at the role ball screens play in the Sixers' offense. Continue to Article

March 07, 2019 9:29:am EST

The final 0.5 seconds of the Sixers' 108-107 loss to the Bulls (see observations) on Wednesday night were weird, but you can at least explain them. The clock started early on the Sixers' unsuccessful inbounds play, meaning the officials had to call everyone back on the court and do it all over again. The defensive coverage on Zach LaVine's game-winning layup with 1.6 seconds to go defies a good explanation. Continue to Article

March 07, 2019 1:26:am EST

Bulls 108, Sixers 107: Inexplicable late mistakes cost Sixers originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com On the road, on the second night of a back-to-back, and without Joel Embiid, the Sixers have a few good excuses. That said, Wednesday night's 108-107 loss to the Bulls is difficult to accept. Mike Scott and Jimmy Butler blew their coverage of a dribble handoff between Robin Lopez and Zach LaVine on the Bulls' final offensive possession, with both players taking Lopez and leaving LaVine free for an and-one layup with 1.6 seconds remaining. Continue to Article

March 06, 2019 7:31:pm EST