Milton s best trait is his calmness at all times whether the Sixers are losing by 15 in the middle of the second quarter or winning by three in the fourth quarter, he plays under control and within himself. Using quick shot fakes, side steps, and a little bit of the glass, Milton started to fill it up, and once Indiana sent extra bodies his way, Milton played the role of composed playmaker, hooking up with Furkan Korkmaz in the 12 play that they used to run frequently with Simmons and JJ Redick.
The Sixers bench wildly outplayed the Pacers bench on Friday, and Milton was a big reason why, sparking a big third-quarter run that continued as the Sixers surged to the lead in the fourth. If they get this Shake all year, the bench is going to be significantly better than in years past.
Sixers defeat Pacers and Tyrese Maxey impresses to finish preseason
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The Philadelphia 76ers have completed their two-game preseason, finishing with a 113-107 win against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Some typical preseason issues occurred with some messy play at both ends of the floor, which is hardly surprising as the Sixers work to implement a new system with a host of new players. They committed 26 turnovers, but shot 53.3 percent overall and made 11 of their 31 three-pointers (35.5 percent), while the Pacers struggled with 37.1 percent shooting and a 26.2 percent mark from three.
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I killed the American National Ballet.
It s true.
It wasn t a lack of community support that did in your dream, Mr. Armando Maldonado, it was me as sure as I have two thumbs that can point right back at myself.
Six Observations from the Sixers’ Preseason Win over Boston
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Following a nearly four-month hiatus, the Philadelphia 76ers retook the court Tuesday night, and after a 108-99 preseason win over the Boston Celtics, the dark cloud of the 2019-20 season already appears to have lifted. Let’s break down some quick observations from among Philadelphia’s cast of characters, both new and old.
Joel Embiid looked spry
The big man scored 18 points in 17 minutes, and did it mainly through the flow of the offense, as Doc Rivers remarked upon after the game.
Rivers was thrilled with Embiid tonight. We ran our stuff, but we didn t run his stuff, and he still had 18. Says it s a great example of how he can get his without a lot of designed looks for him. Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) December 16, 2020