Embiid gets late block as Maxey, 76ers take 3-0 lead on Nets
Joel Embiid, limping throughout the game and perhaps lucky not to have been ejected for kicking a Nets player in the groin area, blocked a potential tying basket with 8.8 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 102-97 to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Joel Embiid, limping throughout the game and perhaps lucky not to have been ejected for kicking a Nets player in the groin area, blocked a potential tying basket with 8.8 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 102-97 to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Embiid gets flagrant, no ejection for groin kick to Claxton
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was given a flagrant foul but not ejected early in Game 3 against Brooklyn after kicking Nets center Nic Claxton in the groin.
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was given a flagrant foul but not ejected early in Game 3 against Brooklyn after kicking Nets center Nic Claxton in the groin.
Maxey, Embiid, Harris power 76ers to 96-84 win over Nets
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris had 20 apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-84 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris had 20 apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-84 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Philadelphia 76ers fans thrilled with Game 1 win
Fans of the Sixers hope the team can bring the NBA championship home to Philadelphia.
Fans of the Sixers hope the team can bring the NBA championship home to Philadelphia.
Harden scores 23 as 76ers cruise past Nets 121-101 in Game 1
James Harden hit seven 3-pointers and had 23 points and 13 assists, NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid scored 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers pushed back Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets in a 121-101 Game 1 victory.
James Harden hit seven 3-pointers and had 23 points and 13 assists, NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid scored 26 points and the Philadelphia 76ers pushed back Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets in a 121-101 Game 1 victory.
Embiid, Jokic, Antetokounmpo finalists for NBA MVP award
The three leading vote-getters for the league’s individual awards were announced Friday and the marquee category featured familiar names.
The three leading vote-getters for the league’s individual awards were announced Friday and the marquee category featured familiar names.
76ers take aim at Nets in hope for 1st NBA title since 1983
The Philadelphia 76ers have higher expectations than beating the Brooklyn Nets in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Philadelphia 76ers have higher expectations than beating the Brooklyn Nets in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.
76ers to start playoffs against the Nets
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Brooklyn Nets in game one of the Eastern Conference first round.
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Brooklyn Nets in game one of the Eastern Conference first round.
Independent review set for Philadelphia 76ers proposed arena
Mayor Jim Kenney called the proposal announced last summer "an exciting opportunity" but said officials must understand the impact it may have on the surrounding communities.
Mayor Jim Kenney called the proposal announced last summer "an exciting opportunity" but said officials must understand the impact it may have on the surrounding communities.
Philadelphia mayoral candidates quarrel over proposed Sixers arena
As excitement builds for the 76ers upcoming playoff run, those vying to be the next mayor of Philadelphia are voicing their opinions on a controversial proposal to build a new arena in Center City.
As excitement builds for the 76ers upcoming playoff run, those vying to be the next mayor of Philadelphia are voicing their opinions on a controversial proposal to build a new arena in Center City.
76ers beat Nets 134-105 before they meet in the playoffs
Shake Milton scored 20 points and chased Cam Thomas all over the floor in the fourth quarter to keep him at 46 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-105.
Shake Milton scored 20 points and chased Cam Thomas all over the floor in the fourth quarter to keep him at 46 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-105.
Sixers rest all 5 starters, still beat Hawks 136-131 in overtime
Georges Niang scored 24 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in overtime, as the Philadelphia 76ers rested all their starters and still beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-131.
Georges Niang scored 24 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in overtime, as the Philadelphia 76ers rested all their starters and still beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-131.
Philadelphia 76ers Embiid poised to win back-to-back scoring title
The Eastern Conference play-in tournament matchups are set. The NBA's scoring race seems over as well.
The Eastern Conference play-in tournament matchups are set. The NBA's scoring race seems over as well.
It's Embiid vs. Doncic for scoring title in NBA's final week
The NBA will have an international player as its scoring champion for the second time. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid was born in Cameroon. He is on the cusp of becoming a back-to-back scoring champion, though he and Dallas’ Luka Doncic of Slovenia might take that race down to the wire.
The NBA will have an international player as its scoring champion for the second time. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid was born in Cameroon. He is on the cusp of becoming a back-to-back scoring champion, though he and Dallas’ Luka Doncic of Slovenia might take that race down to the wire.
Antetokounmpo helps hot-shooting Bucks beat 76ers 117-104
The Bucks have a two-game lead over Boston with four games left. Boston won the season series with Milwaukee and has the tiebreaker. Philadelphia is third in the East.
The Bucks have a two-game lead over Boston with four games left. Boston won the season series with Milwaukee and has the tiebreaker. Philadelphia is third in the East.
Harden, Embiid lead 76ers to 117-110 win over Raptors
The Sixers made 30 of 39 shots in the first half. Harden and Embiid combined to make 12 of 16 shots in the first half.
The Sixers made 30 of 39 shots in the first half. Harden and Embiid combined to make 12 of 16 shots in the first half.
Embiid, Harden power 76ers past Mavericks, 116-108
Embiid hit a 3-pointer to tie it at 103 and followed with a 16-footer the next time down for what ended up the winning basket.
Embiid hit a 3-pointer to tie it at 103 and followed with a 16-footer the next time down for what ended up the winning basket.
Embiid sits out, Jokic leads Nuggets past 76ers 116-111
Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 116-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. But the Sixers were without big man Joel Embiid, who sat out with a sore right calf.
Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 116-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. But the Sixers were without big man Joel Embiid, who sat out with a sore right calf.
Tyrese Maxey keys fast start as 76ers pound Bulls 116-91
Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his 21 points during Philadelphia’s dominant first half, and the 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 116-91.
Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his 21 points during Philadelphia’s dominant first half, and the 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 116-91.
Sixers G James Harden sidelined by left Achilles soreness
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game at Chicago because of left Achilles soreness.
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game at Chicago because of left Achilles soreness.