The Sixer Sense Podcast
FanSided's The Sixer Sense Podcast discusses the latest Philadelphia 76ers news, analysis and more from the staff at TheSixerSense.com
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Lucas Johnson, Christopher Kline, and Jonathan Geib record their final episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast! It is truly the end of an era and it aligns perfectly with the end of the Philadelphia 76ers season. The group discusses the Sixers and Knicks series and what they expect for the 2024-25 season. They also dive into the remaining playoff teams and pick their NBA Finals winners. The podcast closes out with some favorite shows and memories as the guys close out The Sixer Sense Podcast! We appreciate all of the support throughout the years and hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson talk Sixers playoffs! The Sixers played the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament in a thrilling game. Did this win set Philly up for more postseason success? The discussion shifts to the Sixers vs Knicks series. New York took Game 1 in a game that saw multiple back-and-forth runs between these teams. The big news was the injury Joel Embiid reaggravated on a dunk attempt. Should Philly consider shutting Embiid down now? If he does play, what are the series predictions from Jonathan and Lucas?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson preview the Sixers' regular-season finale against the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers need a win and a loss by either Indiana or Orlando to get up into the 6 seed. Across the NBA, today marks game 82 for teams and many seedings are up for grabs. Can the Sixers make it out of the Play-In Tournament? And who will win the Western Conference?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the return of Joel Embiid. His impact has been immediately noted as the Sixers have won five straight games since his return from injury. Can this level of play keep up? And will Joel be conditioned enough for a hopeful long-playoff run? Jonathan and Lucas break down the recent Sixers wins and discuss what can be translated for this team in the postseason. Are there enough games left for the Sixers to climb out of the Play-In Tournament?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson continue the discussion surrounding the Sixers' controversial loss to the Clippers, and the refs. Philly played a complete team game and was in a position to win until a number of questionable calls in the last few minutes awarded the game to the Clippers. Do you agree with how Nick Nurse and Kelly Oubre reacted following the game? In more positive news, Joel Embiid is reportedly planning to return with a handful of games left in the regular season. Which game will he make his long-awaited return?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the Sixers' recent West Coast trip. The road trip started with disappointing losses to the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. In both matchups, the Sixers shot horrendously. Can this team's shooting woes be fixed? Philly pulled out a team win over the LA Clippers in which Tyrese Maxey and Cam Payne led the way. With only 11 games left and the Sixers currently sitting in the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference, can this roster with Joel Embiid climb to the 6 spot? The guys also discuss the optimistic Embiid injury update.

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson break down the recent string of Sixers games. The team has struggled as of late, specifically on the offensive end of the floor. Can this roster without Embiid find its identity on offense? Who should be stepping up in his absence? Nick Nurse has also been tinkering with the lineup to try and find a rotation that can succeed without the reigning MVP. Can the Sixers tread water and avoid the Play-In Tournament with only fourteen games remaining?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the Sixers' two-game winning streak. With wins over the Charlotte Hornets and the Dallas Mavericks, the team appears back on the right track. What can the players take from these wins to apply to the rest of the regular season? In other good news, Joel Embiid spoke to the media for the first time since his injury and had some optimistic remarks. What do Jonathan and Lucas think about what Embiid said? And can Tobias keep up his production from these last two games?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the Sixers' most recent beat down by the Boston Celtics. The team got dominated on the glass and in the paint. What does this result tell the team about how the team performs in the absence of Joel Embiid? One of the players with recent struggles is Tobias Harris. Since the All-Star break, his production has fallen off a cliff. Is this just a midseason slump or something more concerning? The podcast closes out with a debate over whether Daryl Morey is on the hot seat. If he is not, should he be?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the Sixers' first few games back from the All-Star break. The team is of course still missing Joel Embiid, however, the rest of the roster has gotten healthier. Can this team maintain its positioning in the Eastern Conference hoping Embiid will return? Kyle Lowry debuted for his hometown Sixers this week and looked good in the backup point guard role. What can we expect from the veteran guard for the rest of the season? Lastly, in Embiid's absence, the frontcourt has struggled mightily. What are the Sixers' best options for the center position this year?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the impact Kyle Lowry will have on this Sixers team in the second half of the season. They also provide their All-NBA team selections as well as All-Defensive and All-Rookie Teams. Do you think you can guess who the guys select for each of these teams? Who would you select if you were a voter? The conversation then shifts to the individual NBA awards that will be handed out following the regular season. With Joel Embiid missing too many games, who will win the MVP this year? And can SGA run back the Clutch Player of the Year Award? Find out the answers to those questions and Jonathan and Lucas' selections for the rest of the awards in this episode.

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the recent Sixers' struggles with so many players out injured. Can we take anything from how this team has played with the bench and role players getting starter minutes? Since Buddy Hield was acquired at the trade deadline, he has been playing inspired basketball. Once the Sixers are fully healthy, should Hield remain a starter? Or will De'Anthony Melton or Nic Batum push him to a reserve role? The podcast closes out with NBA All-Star weekend including the NBA dunk winner being a former Philadelphia 76er!

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss all the Sixers trades made at the NBA trade deadline. The team was more active than I think fans thought they would be and the moves definitely raise some questions. What do Jonathan and Lucas think about Daryl Morey's transactions? The guys also discuss the other NBA teams that made big splashes at the deadline, including the NewYork Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks. Next up, Joel Embiid had knee surgery earlier this week. What is his expected time table to return and could it be this season? The podcast closes out with recaps of the Sixers' most recent games against the Mavericks and Warriors.

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the most up-to-date injury news for reigning MVP, Joel Embiid. Spoiler alert, the news is not great. How will this impact the Sixers for the rest of the season and the playoffs? Should Sixers fans hold out for some hope? The guys also break down the most recent Sixers games including a nail-biter of a win over the Utah Jazz where Maxey scored a career-high in points. Finally, with the trade deadline just days away, what move or moves should the Sixers be looking to make?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the Sixers losing streak continuing to 4 games now following losses to the lowly Portland Trailblazers and Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, neither of these was the biggest loss for the Sixers as Joel Embiid is undergoing an MRI on his knee following a loose ball skirmish. The Sixers have been decimated by injuries as of late and Embiid's is obviously the most concerning. Should Sixers fans be worried about the current injury bug? Jonathan and Lucas then dive into trade deadlines past and debate the best, worst, and most underrated deadline acquisitions in the last decade. Do you agree with their picks?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson talk about the Sixers losing back-to-back games to the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets. Four of the regular five starters sat out in Denver, including Joel Embiid for the fourth consecutive year. Is the ducking Jokic in Denver narrative coming back? The NBA All-Star starters were also revealed and Jonathan and Lucas give their takes and any snubs from the list. Do you agree with the starters selected?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson make sense of Joel Embiid's historic 70-point game against the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid set the franchise record for points in a game with this performance and, oh yeah, he added 18 rebounds and 5 assists too. Is Embiid the greatest 76ers player of all time already? And is he a Hall of Fame lock at the moment even without a title? Jonathan and Lucas debate and Lucas teases a permanent way to remember this Sixers team and Embiid if they can win the NBA Championship! You do not want to miss what he says. In other news, Doc Rivers is back in the NBA and Terry Rozier is now in South Beach. How will these Eastern Conference shakeups affect the second half of the NBA season and playoffs?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson discuss the Sixers' dominating win over the Orlando Magic. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey showed out per usual. The team as a whole has been shooting lights out since Embiid has returned. Will this trend continue throughout the second half of the regular season? The NBA All-Star fan voting is underway and Jonathan and Lucas give their Eastern and Western Conference starters. Do you agree with their selections?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson talk about the return of Joel Embiid to the Sixers lineup. The Philadelphia 76ers won back-to-back wins at home against the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets. Embiid picked up right where he left off with two 40+ point games. Did the win over the Nuggets and Jokic solidify Embiid as the MVP frontrunner? The Indiana Pacers traded for Pascal Siakam to help make a playoff push. How much does this trade shake up the Eastern Conference playoff picture?

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In this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, Jonathan Geib and Lucas Johnson dive into the recent Sixers regular season games. The Sixers have struck the injury bug as of late with almost all of the starters having been sidelined. When will the Sixers be fully healthy again? Speaking of health, Joel Embiid has only played one game since Christmas due to a knee injury. Is this a larger concern than the Sixers are letting on? And Embiid is approaching a point of no return in regards to NBA awards qualifications.

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