Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers Podcast

Ok, Maybe This Is The Year, Sixers Beat Knicks For Third Straight Win

Jan 5, 2026
The Sixers shined with a strong win at Madison Square Garden, driven by standout performances from VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey. They discuss VJ's breakout game and how both players are reshaping the team's future. The dynamics of Joel Embiid’s evolving role and the impact of Nick Nurse’s defensive strategies also take center stage. Additionally, the hosts tackle whether to trade draft picks for a title run and share some playful relationship advice about wedding rings and book clubs.
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ANECDOTE

Momentum Swing Block-To-Dunk Sequence

  • Vijay had a highlight sequence: a block on Mikal followed by a two-handed transition dunk that swung momentum.
  • That play turned a potential three-point cut into an 11-point lead and forced a Knicks timeout.
INSIGHT

Embiid's Lower Usage Boosts Team Defense

  • Joel Embiid's reduced usage and quicker decisions have improved his defensive energy and passing.
  • The team benefits when Embiid shares touches and plays more fluidly rather than monopolizing offense.
INSIGHT

Two-Man Game Creates Leverage

  • The Maxi-Embiid two-man game creates lane leverage that frees shooters like Paul George.
  • Nick Nurse-style sets and player recognition amplify those advantages across the roster.
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