With so many things not going their way, the Sixers called in all the reinforcements they could muster for a critical late-game stop on Friday night while facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Anyone who says mascots can’t have an impact on an NBA game has clearly never met Benny The Bull, but in case you need more evidence for how important these characters are in the standings, look ...

FILE – Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin waves the flag during pre-game introductions prior to the NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, April 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. [Photo ...

But Yabusele was not alone—just inches away from Jerome, the Sixers mascot, Franklin the Dog, was doing everything he could to make an impact on the play. Whatever it was, it worked, as Jerome ...

Fortunately, Philadelphia could rely on Franklin the Dog to provide some late-game defense with the Sixers nursing a three-point lead. As Cleveland's Ty Jerome prepared to inbound the ball with nine ...

the 76ers' mascot got as close as he could without touching the Cavs' guard. Then he broke out the spirit fingers for extra effect. Jerome called for a timeout, but when play resumed, Franklin was ...