Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers Podcast Sixers Beat Pacers, Brown vs. Tatum Continues, Ben Simmons Revelation, Tony T Statement
Oct 29, 2026
The Sixers grind out a sloppy win over Indiana to reach 4-1, with Tyrese Maxey taking over late and Pascal Siakam exposing matchup problems. The discussion turns to Jaylen Brown’s ongoing tension with Jayson Tatum, Ben Simmons admitting he skipped free-throw work, Knicks dysfunction, WNBA Finals defense, and Tony T’s long-awaited coaching-change statement.
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The Sixers Need Half-Court Repetitions
- The Sixers alternate between fast transition possessions and stagnant half-court sequences with everyone waiting for one creator.
- Repetition should gradually build the timing and shared instincts the new roster currently lacks.
Embiid Remains The Sixers’ Offensive Foundation
- Embiid remains the team’s most natural half-court hub because his two-man actions work with nearly every lineup combination.
- New teammates are also deliberately avoiding ball dominance, leaving the offense without a reliable non-Embiid foundation.
Maxey Took Over The Fourth Quarter
- Maxey struggled for three quarters before taking over the fourth with step-back threes, a falling-and-one, and a deep lefty floater.
- His soft full-speed transition finish illustrated the unusual touch that makes him difficult to contain.