Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Apr 24, 2018
Sixers stick together in physical NBA playoffs series against Heat
"We had everybody's back," Robert Covington said. "That's what the unity of this team and that's what Philly Unite is."
Liberty Ballers Apr 24, 2018
Sixers vs. Heat - Game 5 Thread
The Philadelphia 76ers look to close out their first-round series tonight against the Miami Heat. Game Time: 8:00 pm ET Watch: NBCSports Philadelphia / TNT Listen: 97.5 The Fanatic The Bad Guys: Hot Hot Hoops Projected Starters Miami Heat: Goran Dragic, Tyler Johnson, Josh Richardson (questionable), James Johnson, Hassan Whiteside Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons, JJ Redick, Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Joel Embiid. Notes Did you know that James Johnson is a second-degree black belt? No one has ever mentioned that before.
Liberty Ballers Apr 21, 2018
Sixers vs Heat: Game 4 Game Thread
Can the Sixers keep their momentum and take 2 in Miami? Game Time: 2:30 pm EST Watch: NBCSports Philadelphia & TNT Listen: 97.5 The Fanatic Projected Starters: Miami Heat F Josh Richardson F James Johnson C Hassan Whiteside G Goran Dragic G Tyler Johnson Philadelphia 76ers F Robert Covington F Dario Saric C Joel Embiid G JJ Redick G Ben Simmons Injury Report: Heat – Dion Waters (ankle) Sixers – NONE - we’re healthy! Referees: Mike Callahan, Jason Phillips, Kevin Scott
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Apr 20, 2018
Joel Embiid: Sixers were 'best on defense all season;' Simmons, Covington deserve more credit
Joel Embiid thinks he should be defensive player of the year, and Robert Covington and Ben Simmons are first-team All-NBA and all-defense candidates.
Liberty Ballers Apr 19, 2018
Sixers @ Heat: Game 3 Game Thread
A decisive game in Miami could have a giant effect on the entire series. Game Info Time: 7:00 pm EST Watch: TNT or NBC Sports Philadelphia Listen: 97.5 The Fanatic Twitter: @Liberty_Ballers Projected Starters Philadelphia 76ers- PG: Ben Simmons SG: JJ Redick SF: Robert Covington PF: Dario Saric C: Amir Johnson Miami Heat- PG: Goran Dragic SG: Tyler Johnson SF: Josh Richardson PF: James Johnson C: Hassan Whiteside Injury Report: Sixers: Joel Embiid is PROBABLE and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot are OUT Heat: Dion Waiters is OUT
ClutchPoints Apr 19, 2018
Robert Covington recalls Joel Embiid being terrified by his pet snake
Joel Embiid is one of the funnier guys off the court and on the court, he is one of the fiercest competitors in the NBA. He isn’t afraid of taking on anyone at any time, and it doesn’t matter who is in his way he is going to try and finish a dunk over him. But […] The post Robert Covington recalls Joel Embiid being terrified by his pet snake appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Apr 16, 2018
Sixers Heat Game 2: Game Thread
Sixers look to take a 2-0 series lead in Round 1 Game Info Time: 8:00 pm EST Watch: TNT or NBC Sports Philadelphia Listen: 97.5 The Fanatic Twitter: @Liberty_Ballers Projected Starters Philadelphia 76ers- PG: Ben Simmons SG: JJ Redick SF: Robert Covington PF: Dario Saric C: Amir Johnson Miami Heat- PG: Goran Dragic SG: Tyler Johnson SF: Josh Richardson PF: James Johnson C: Hassan Whiteside Injury Report: Sixers: Joel Embiid and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot are OUT Heat: Dion Waiters is OUT
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Apr 14, 2018
Robert Covington's defense key in Sixers Game 1 win over the Heat in NBA Playoffs
He blocked three shots and pestered Goran Dragic and Dwyane Wade into mistakes.
Liberty Ballers Apr 14, 2018
Heat at 76ers: Game 1 Thread
The 52-win Sixers host Dwayne Wade and the Heat in the NBA Playoffs Game Info: Time: 8 p.m. ET Place: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA Watch: ESPN Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Twitter: @Liberty_Ballers Vegas: -6.5 Sixers, O/U 215 Starting Lineups Philadelphia 76ers G - Ben Simmons G - J.J. Redick F - Robert Covington F - Dario Saric C - Amir Johnson Miami Heat G - Goran Dragic G - Tyler Johnson F - Josh Richardson F - James Johnson C - Hasaan Whiteside Heat at Sixers: Game 1 Preview https://t.co/ZIJ5lOwjBG pic.twitter.com/RxwNZCDiLV— Liberty Ballers (@Liberty_Ballers) April 14, 2018
The Sixer Sense Apr 14, 2018
Philadelphia 76ers Robert Covington is team’s enforcer
Philadelphia 76ers Robert Covington has transformed into one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Still, do fans overlook his contribution to team’s success? Philadelphia 76ers Robert Covington has been with the Philadelphia 76ers since nearly the beginning of “The Process”. Undrafted, he plays a special role for the team. Of all the players […] Philadelphia 76ers Robert Covington is team’s enforcer - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Apr 11, 2018
Sixers vs Bucks: Game Thread
The final regular season game of the season, could it be a potential first round playoff matchup? Game Info: Time: 8:00 p.m. ET Place: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA Watch: ESPN, NBCSP Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Twitter: @Liberty_Ballers Starters Philadelphia 76ers PG: Ben Simmons SG: J.J. Redick SF: Robert Covington PF: Dario Saric C: Amir Johnson Milwaukee Bucks PG: Eric Bledsoe SG: Tony Snell SF: Khris Middleton PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo C: John Henson
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Apr 11, 2018
Sixers-Hawks observations: JJ Redick's leadership, Robert Covington's defense
The Sixers shot only 60 percent from the foul line in their 15th consecutive victory,
Liberty Ballers Apr 10, 2018
76ers at Hawks: Game Thread
Simmons Gets Start after Dealing with Illness Game Info: Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Place: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia Watch: NBCSP Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Twitter: @Liberty_Ballers Vegas: -9/5 Sixers, O/U 220 #Sixers PG @BenSimmons25 said he WILL play tonight.— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 10, 2018 Starters Philadelphia 76ers G - Ben Simmons G - J.J. Redick F - Robert Covington F - Dario Saric C - Amir Johnson Atlanta Hawks G - Damion Lee G - DeAndre Bembry F - Taurean Prince F - John Collins C - Dewayne Dedmon
Liberty Ballers Apr 10, 2018
Arguing with Myself: Should the Sixers Draft Mikal Bridges?
Debating with myself over whether or not Mikal Bridges would be the best selection for the Sixers. Blind Loyalty: The Sixers should draft two-time NCAA champion and local hero Mikal Bridges out of Villanova Randy Cohen: No, they shouldn’t! BL: Absolutely they should. Bridges is exactly what the team needs: a 3-and-D wing to back up Robert Covington. RC: Don’t you mean, to back up LeBron James, after we sign him? Are you sure it won’t be Covington backing up James and Mikal gathering dust as the third-string SF behind two guys who seem capable of playing 40 tremendous minutes each...
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Apr 9, 2018
Sixers-Mavericks observations: Robert Covington's all-around game, another milestone for Ben Simmons
The Sixers improved to 20-0 when holding opponents to fewer than 100 points.
