A 138–89 blowout at home to the Knicks. Knicks fans taking over Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jose Alvarado dropping a career night after being acquired last week. And meanwhile? The Sixers sat at the deadline and did nothing.

We break down the 49-point humiliation, the atmosphere inside the arena, the Jarad McCain trade for future picks, and why standing still in the Eastern Conference might be the most frustrating part of all.

Even Joel Embiid has publicly asked fans to stop selling tickets to Knicks games. It’s time for Philly to protect home court.

Trust the Neighbors.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are 3–1 on their West Coast road trip, and the wins are starting to feel different. We break down statement victories over the Clippers, Warriors, and Suns, a hard-fought loss to the Lakers, and why this team is clearly gelling at the right time.

We dive into the chippiness against Phoenix, including tense moments between Kelly Oubre and Dillon Brooks, plus the on-court edge between Devin Booker and Joel Embiid. From there, we zoom out and talk big picture: Embiid’s continued improvement, the Sixers’ growing confidence, and the uncomfortable conversation around owner Josh Harris. We compare Harris’s approach to true championship franchises, question his aversion to the luxury tax, and discuss what the Sixers’ soaring valuation really says about the organization’s priorities.

Wins are stacking up — but the most important questions may still be coming from the top.

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Episode Summary

The Sixers are riding a five-game win streak, and John & Sanoj break down what’s fueling the surge. From breakout performances to team balance and late-game execution, the guys look at what’s working — and whether this momentum can last.

The conversation then shifts to a wild NBA trade deadline. The hosts react to Jared McCain heading to OKC, James Harden to Cleveland, Anthony Davis to Washington, and what these moves mean for the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Are the Sixers positioning themselves for a deeper run, or standing pat while rivals reload?

Plus: coaching observations, roster questions, and a preview of upcoming matchups.

• Sixers’ five-game win streak recap
• Wins over the Clippers and Warriors
• Dominic Barlow’s breakout impact
• VJ’s rapid development and rookie poise
• Team balance and fourth-quarter execution
• Life without key rotation players
• Jared McCain trade reaction and analysis
• Major NBA trade deadline moves
• Eastern Conference landscape shake-up
• Sixers playoff outlook and roster questions
• Upcoming Lakers matchup preview

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