Paul Reed: We wanted the Knicks matchup, that’s the easier team

For example, Sixers big man Paul Reed learned a great deal from Lowry and what he brings to the floor. “He does a lot, man,” Reed told Sixers Wire. “Having a veteran guy like that, that has experience and championship games and knows ins and outs of the NBA and referees and all that. I mean, it’s a huge plus because he’s a great leader. He leads. Not just me, but he leads everybody on the team and guiding everybody to do the right thing. He’s like a coach for real.” -via Sixers Wire / April 3, 2024

Harden may be front and center this week, but the Sixers’ players don’t seem to mind. “We didn’t take it personal at all,” said Maxey, who called Harden “my brother” and said the two still talk. “Even when James came to training camp, whenever he was there, he was nice to us, he was good.” Said Tobias Harris: “James is a hell of a player and I’ll always have a huge amount of respect for him. Playing with him here, it’s good to see him playing in L.A., flourishing and playing his game and just ballin’ out. It’s all love and respect. He’s a hall-of-fame player, and for me it was an honor being here, playing with him.” And Paul Reed, another former teammate of Harden’s in Philadelphia: “It was cool seeing big bro out there.” -via The Athletic / March 25, 2024

Lauren Rosen: The @sixers win, 121-107, over the Clippers in Los Angeles. Maxey: 24 PTS / 6 AST Harris: 24 PTS / 4 REB / 4 AST Payne: 23 PTS / 5 REB / 2 AST Oubre: 12 PTS / 2 REB / 6 AST Reed: 10 PTS / 8 REB Rematch is Wednesday. -via Twitter @LaurenMRosen / March 24, 2024