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Sixers survive Joel Embiid injury, James Harden ejection to capture commanding 3-0 series lead vs. Nets

NEW YORK — What a game?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nets crumble late and lose Game 3 to Sixers, 102-97

NEW YORK — Spencer Dinwiddie looked at the scoreboard, the time left on the clock, and slapped his hands in frustration.

Tribune News Service

NBA fans were furious with refs’ inconsistency after James Harden was ejected on a soft call

James Harden was ejected for much less than what Joel Embiid pulled earlier in the night.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Charles Barkley Calls Embiid’s Flagrant Foul Worse Than Draymond Green’s

The always-outspoken analyst weighed on comparisons between the 76ers star’s kick and the Warriors star’s stomp from Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

NBA fans were stunned Joel Embiid wasn’t ejected after slamming Nic Claxton with a dangerous kick

Wait, so how was Joel Embiid not ejected here??

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Twitter Was Fired Up About Draymond Green After Joel Embiid’s Flagrant Foul

Embiid was only issued a Flagrant 1 for kicking Nets center Nick Claxton.

Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid Called for Flagrant Foul After Low Kick on Nic Claxton

The 76ers big man took exception to being stepped over after a dunk early in Thursday’s game.

Sports Illustrated

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Marcus Hayes: Jalen Hurts is the antidote to Carson Wentz and Ben Simmons

About 13 months ago we were wondering which veteran quarterback the Eagles might land to replace Jalen Hurts. About seven months ago we were wondering whether Hurts could take the Eagles back to the playoffs. Today, we are marveling that the Eagles signed Hurts to a five-year, $255 million contract…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers rally to overtake Brooklyn Nets in second half, take home 96-84 win and 2-0 series lead

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers called a timeout 61 seconds into Monday’s third quarter, after a Spencer Dinwiddie bucket put the Brooklyn Nets up by seven points on the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Cam Johnson put Joel Embiid on an absolute poster with a stunning dunk during 76ers-Nets

Cam Johnson put Joel Embiid on an absolutely absurd POSTER during the NBA playoffs on Monday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Milwaukee Bucks sweating on Giannis Antetokounmpo fitness after horror injury

Eastern Conference No.1 seed, the Milwaukee Bucks, face a nervous wait over the fitness of star man Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Greek Freak was injured in Game One of their Play-Off game with the Miami Heat

Daily Mirror

David Murphy: If the real James Harden just stood up, the Sixers are suddenly a championship-caliber team

The uniform looked the same. The beard looked the same. The number, the name, the shoes — all of it suggested that the man with the ball in his hands was the same James Harden we saw here last season. But this was some different dude. And if he sticks…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nikola Jokic hits back amid MVP criticism as history-making treble looms for star center

The usually quiet two-time reigning MVP issued a savage response to some comments from a former NBA champion regarding the Denver Nuggets' chances in round one of the playoffs

Daily Mirror

Don’t Look Now, but Doc Rivers Just Became a Meme Again

This isn’t the first time the 76ers coach has unintentionally caused a stir on social media.

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. tweets case for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid as MVP

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is among those making an MVP case for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, noting the constant double teams he faced from Brooklyn.

Daily Mirror

Philadelphia 76ers heap praise on 'perfect' James Harden who fires sly dig at critics after play-off win

The reigning NBA assists champion orchestrated the offence brilliantly as his side won the opening match of their first round play-off series in the Eastern Conference

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers cruise to 121-101 win over Nets in Game 1 of first-round playoff series

PHILADELPHIA — No answers.

Daily Mirror

Three-way MVP race on as NBA confirm regular season awards shortlists

The race for the NBA MVP regular season award has heated up as the finalists were confirmed on the eve of the playoffs commencing with the winner set to be announced next week

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NBA playoffs 2023: what to look out for in all eight opening-round ties

The NBA postseason (proper) tips off Saturday with the field of 16 fixed. Here’s what to watch for if you’re only just tuning in

Sports Illustrated

SI’s Round-By-Round Predictions for the 2023 NBA Playoffs

SI’s experts give round-by-round picks, along with underdogs that could make a run and players with the most pressure riding on this postseason.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: Ben Simmons (remember him?) won’t play for the Nets. Which means the Sixers face a tougher challenge.

PHILADELPHIA — There are plenty of reasons to think that the 76ers will have a pretty easy time beating the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Sixers have Joel Embiid, who led the league in scoring and is likely to be voted its most valuable…

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Showtime Debuts Rachel Nichols Sports Talk Show

‘Headliners with Rachel Nichols’ series to feature NBA All-Star Joel Embiid in April 13 premiere episode

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Joel Embiid and the Sixers have the talent, but they need championship toughness

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers had just gotten done extolling the toughness of his team when he said the only three words that really matter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘He’s a savant’: How Joel Embiid’s basketball IQ keyed another MVP-caliber season

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was in the midst of pouring in 52 points, powering and gliding and torquing his body to sink an astonishing 20 out of 25 shots.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Is Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Playoffs?

The consensus seems to position Giannis and the Bucks in that role, but Embiid and the Sixers have come on strong late in the 2022-23 regular season.

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