Highlighting A Busy Weekend of Philadelphia 76ers Basketball

Most people look forward to Friday because it is the end of the work week and time to let loose for the weekend. This last Friday, I was actually looking forward to going to work as the Philadelphia 76ers had a busy weekend!

It started on Friday night down at the Wells Fargo Center when the 76ers took on the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavs, who are battling for the second seed in the Eastern Conference, came into the game playing great basketball.

That was until they ran into the 76ers, who handed the Cavs a second loss in a matter of a couple of weeks.

It was a really nice win for the Sixers and an even better late-game performance by the team’s newest NBA All-Star — Tyrese Maxey.

Maxey took over the 4th quarter for the 76ers, scoring 15 out of the team’s last 20 points to seal the victory.

Fast forward to Sunday, and the Sixers welcomed another upper-echelon team in the East to the Wells Fargo Center — the Milwaukee Bucks.

Not only do the Bucks have one of the best players in the world, Giannis Antemkoumpo, but they also have a few familiar faces.

Former 76ers coach, Doc Rivers, made his return to Philadelphia for the first time since the team let him go after the playoffs.

Funnily enough, a fan sitting right behind me asked Doc a question — “Did you enjoy your time in Philly, Doc?”

And Doc actually answered him — “I did! There’s lots of great restaurants here.”

Well, you’re not wrong, Doc!

Plus, Pat Bev made his return as well, and he signed autographs for anyone who asked.

Pat Bev was all over the arena signing things for fans, and even got out of his car for some fans!

It was almost a perfect day except for the fact that the Sixers lost, but we’ll skip over that part!

Oh, and how can I forget.

The MVP was back in the building!

Joel Embiid was with his teammates on the bench, and he brought his song, Arthur, along with him.

Arthur is always a hit amongst fans and Sixers players alike.

Overall, it was a really fun weekend of Sixers basketball, and this stretch run to the postseason should be a blast!

Go Sixers!

Last night, February 5, 2024, the Philadelphia 76ers went head-to-head with the Dallas Mavericks. With Joel Embiid still out with an injury, the team lost 118-102.

The Sixers were down four regular starters, including Joel Embiid. He is out for a displaced flap of the meniscus in the left knee.

He will move forward with a procedure on that knee that will have him out for a significant amount of time. Anyway, back to Monday's game.

Gina, who is in MGK's digital department, told me she was going to the game with her family. It was for her dad's birthday. She sits right next to me, and just outside the studio I broadcast from every day.

Her dad, Ron, is a huge Sixers fan! I love her parents, Sarah and Ron, and Gina helps out a lot with all things digital and social media.

In a last-minute turn of events, Gina got to sit courtside, less than a foul shot away from Joel! In fact, it was even closer. She was close enough to foul him!

Gina sent me all of her photos from her amazing night. She said it fulfilled her dad's childhood dream. She and her dad had a blast being that close to the players. They were close enough to hear trash talk clearly!

Here are my and Gina's photos from the night:

I snapped this picture of Kyrie Irving during the game. He was chirping with the fans.

Gina got this photo of the Sixers bench. In this pic, you can see Mo Bamba, Tyrese Maxey, Ricky Council IV, and Furkan Korkmaz. The bench was pretty clear here. It was in the first quarter.

Gina was very close to Joel Embiid, as you can see. He came and sat on the bench after the game tipped off. She was shocked when he walked over and sat so close!

Before the game, Gina got photos of the players warming up. Here is a good shot of Kelly Oubre Jr. preparing for the game. You can spot Patrick Beverley in the photo as well.

I snapped this picture of Gina and her dad, Ron, sitting courtside. Check out who was next to her! None other than Robert Covington, aka RoCo, and De'Anthony Melton. They popped over to sit next to her as the game was ending. She got a fist bump from Melton!

Before the game, Kate Scott was walking out to start the television broadcast as I went over to talk to Gina at her seat! Gina and Kate have met a few times, but I formally introduced Ron to Kate. I got this great picture of their smiling faces!

Luka! The ma was in the house. I snapped a photo of Luka Dončić during the game. The Mavericks pulled out the win with help from this guy right here.