Another brutal loss, another wasted Joel Embiid performance.

The Sixers fall 112–109 to the Knicks, and once again the story is painfully familiar: no adjustments out of halftime, a disastrous third quarter, and a late-game scramble that comes up short.

We break down Embiid’s dominant night and why it was squandered, the 21–7 Knicks run that flipped the game, and the continued pattern of the Sixers getting outcoached coming out of the locker room. We also dive into the wild final minutes, the execution issues down the stretch, and what this loss says about where this team really is.

Plus, we explain the Charles Bassey signing — why the Sixers made the move, what problem they’re trying to solve, and what it means for the roster going forward.

Another frustrating night in Philly. Let’s talk it out.

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The Sixers’ homestand started the worst possible way — and we had to talk about it.

Back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Game 1? A straight-up blowout.

Game 2? 43 minutes of great basketball… followed by a complete meltdown when it mattered most.

Now 22–18, sitting 7th in the East, this team continues to find new ways to frustrate the hell out of its fans.

In this 18-minute rant episode, Sanoj and I break down:

How the Sixers got embarrassed in Game 1

Why the Game 2 collapse might be even worse

The late-game execution issues that just won’t go away

Coaching decisions, player accountability, and mental toughness

Whether this team is actually built to survive playoff basketball

This wasn’t a measured, polite conversation.

This was raw, heated, and honest — because at some point, excuses stop working.

If you’re watching this team every night and screaming at your TV…

Yeah. This episode’s for you.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — is this just a rough stretch, or a bigger warning sign?

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This week on Ring The Damn Bell, John and Sanoj break down another classic Sixers rollercoaster — thrilling wins, brutal losses, and one big question looming over everything:

👉 Is Joel Embiid actually BACK?

We recap a gritty road trip win in Orlando, a heartbreaking overtime loss to Toronto, and a red-hot shooting night that reminded everyone just how dangerous this team can be when things click. The Big Three is cooking… but with VJ Edgecombe emerging in clutch moments, are we really looking at a Big Four now?

John also shares a first-hand story from the Kia Center — including sitting right behind Andre Drummond’s family — plus we dive into:

• Embiid’s return to bully-ball dominance
• Tyrese Maxey continuing to shine as the engine
• Paul George’s impact beyond the box score
• Late-game execution issues and the Sixers’ identity crisis
• Upcoming matchups vs Cleveland, Phoenix, and Houston
• Trade deadline rumors (Drummond, Jay Huff, and salary shedding)
• Why the East might be wide open if this team stays healthy

It’s honest Sixers talk — hype, heartbreak, optimism, frustration — all in one place.

If you love real Philly hoops conversation, trust the neighbors and ring the damn bell with us every week.

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Tell us: Is it the Big 3… or the Big 4 now?

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