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Keith Pompey Discusses James Harden’s Health Entering the Playoffs

Placeholder Shilloutte User Image By Anthony Gargano Show and Dylan MacKinnon March 27th
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Wells Fargo Center on March 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Sixers have had a hell of a season. Despite being the 3 seed, the Sixers have been perhaps the best team in the NBA since the new year began. A lot of that relies on how great of a duo Joel Embiid and James Harden have been. When they are on the court together, the Sixers are nearly unstoppable. But the concern is will they both be healthy for the playoffs? James Harden has missed the last few games while nursing an achilles injury. And to discuss if Harden will be healthy in time for the Playoffs, Anthony Gargano talked to Keith Pompey from the Philly Inquirer.

Not exactly a comforting answer. The truth is we do not know much and won’t until we see him on the court. What we do know is that the Sixers badly need him healthy. Because as we saw from the past few games, the Sixers are a different team when he does not play. They do not have another player who can facilitate like him. It forces Tyrese Maxey into that role, and that does not make the best use of Maxey’s skills. As Keith Pompey pointed out, they need Harden to bring out the best in Maxey.

The Sixers probably aren’t going anywhere without Harden. His health is far more important than seeding or anything that will happen in the final games of the regular season. Hopefully, he will come back healthy and there will be no reason to be concerned. But without him, the Sixers are not going to get very far. He is far too important to the team.

You can listen to Anthony Gargano’s full conversation with Keith Pompey here…

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11 Dunks By Sixers Players That Belong On A Poster

There are not many more deflating plays in sports than being dunked on. Being put on a poster not only means the other team scored on you, but your goofy face as you react to it will be plastered all over social media. And maybe even on a poster on some kid’s wall. But when it is your team’s player pulling off the poster dunk, there are few things that get you out of your seat faster. And the Sixers are no strangers to big-time dunks.

Joel Embiid alone has several poster-worthy dunks. The rightful MVP is certainly not afraid of contact near the rim. Despite the cries from Jokic fans, there is a reason Embiid gets to the line so much. Because having him shoot FTs is better than the alternative. Which is him driving to the time and stealing some guy’s soul with an explosive dunk. But it is not just him. Several Sixers players are responsible for eye-popping dunks this season. Including one guy who hasn’t even stepped on the court in a Sixers game this season. But he put on quite a show in the dunk contest.

So here are 11 times, Embiid, Tobias Harris, Paul Reed, Montrezl Harris, and Mac McClung all had poster-worthy dunks this season.

 

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