Brown scores 25, Celtics spoil Embiid's return in 121-87 win
Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87 on Wednesday night, spoiling the return of reigning league MVP Joel Embiid.
Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87 on Wednesday night, spoiling the return of reigning league MVP Joel Embiid.
New MVP Embiid will start for 76ers in Game 2 vs. Celtics
Embiid said during a morning news conference to discuss winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award that he wanted to plan by would need to see how his sprained right knee felt before the game.
Embiid said during a morning news conference to discuss winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award that he wanted to plan by would need to see how his sprained right knee felt before the game.
Joel Embiid: MVP is validation, but NBA title is still the goal
Embiid missed Game 1 of Philadelphia’s second-round series against Boston and is officially listed as doubtful with a sprained knee for Game 2. Embiid said “it’s a possibility" he would play on Wednesday night.
Embiid missed Game 1 of Philadelphia’s second-round series against Boston and is officially listed as doubtful with a sprained knee for Game 2. Embiid said “it’s a possibility" he would play on Wednesday night.
New MVP Joel Embiid says he's 'possible' for Game 2 in Boston
Joel Embiid is reportedly set to return to the court for the 76ers Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup with the Boston Celtics Wednesday.
Joel Embiid is reportedly set to return to the court for the 76ers Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup with the Boston Celtics Wednesday.
Sixers' Joel Embiid named NBA MVP
Philadelphia 76ers center and league scoring champion Joel Embiid earned his first NBA MVP trophy Tuesday night, topping two-time winner Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.
Philadelphia 76ers center and league scoring champion Joel Embiid earned his first NBA MVP trophy Tuesday night, topping two-time winner Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.
Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Monday night.
James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Monday night.
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.