Ben Simmons during post-game interview: I do feel like Im the best defensive player in the league - I can guard 1 through 5

Inside the NBA Ben Simmons has won a championship before the Sixers

Jaden McDaniels on Wemby He's the greatest defender I ever played against

Joel Embiid full highlights vs Boston Celtics last night 113-97 - Game 5 - First Round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs33 Points on 1223 FG 522 05 from 3 910 FT 4 Rebounds 1 Off Reb 8 Assists 3 TOV 1 Block 4 PF and a - of 13 in 3855 minutes played

Quentin Grimes the corner 3 then continues with an excellent defense on Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid hits the jumper to put the Sixers up 8 with 516 minutes remaining in regulation with replays

JB Bickerstaff on Tobias Harris efficiency postgame - There's so many guys that think dribble dribble dribble dribble dribble dribble is a game

Joel Embiid answers questions regarding the chemistry of the group answering what feels different about this team