Report: Sixers' Embiid ruled out for Game 1 of Eastern Conference Semifinals
As expected, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will not play in the first game of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, ESPN reports.
As expected, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will not play in the first game of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, ESPN reports.
Injured Embiid 'doubtful' for Game 1 against Celtics, 76ers coach says
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers says NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Celtics with a sprained right knee.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers says NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Celtics with a sprained right knee.
76ers remain unsure if injured Embiid can play in East semis
The Philadelphia 76ers still aren't saying if Joel Embiid will be able to return from a sprained right knee and play next week in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Philadelphia 76ers still aren't saying if Joel Embiid will be able to return from a sprained right knee and play next week in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has sprained LCL in right knee, reports say
Joel Embiid's status remains uncertain as the 76ers head into the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The MVP finalist has reportedly been diagnosed with a sprained LCL, adding to a growing list of recent playoff injuries.
Joel Embiid's status remains uncertain as the 76ers head into the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The MVP finalist has reportedly been diagnosed with a sprained LCL, adding to a growing list of recent playoff injuries.
Sixers' sweep gives Embiid time to heal up for second round
Joel Embiid received news this week that he has heard far too many times in the last few years. He was going to be sidelined in the playoffs.
Joel Embiid received news this week that he has heard far too many times in the last few years. He was going to be sidelined in the playoffs.
76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win
It gave them a sweep and made them the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs. Philadelphia will play the winner of the series between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks.
It gave them a sweep and made them the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs. Philadelphia will play the winner of the series between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks.
76ers' Joel Embiid out of Game 4 with sprained knee
Joel Embiid will sit out because of a sprained right knee when the Philadelphia 76ers try to complete a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
Joel Embiid will sit out because of a sprained right knee when the Philadelphia 76ers try to complete a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
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.