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‘It’s whatever’: Joel Embiid brushes off wearing protective mask during Sixers’ Game 3 win over Miami Heat

PHILADELPHIA — Those tasked with mopping the sweat off the floor under the Wells Fargo Center baskets must always be on high alert for when a player hits the deck or possession shifts from one end of the court to the other. But during Game 3 of the 76ers’ Eastern…

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Sixers pick up first win of the series, 99-79

It took a heroic performance from Joel Embiid, lights out shooting from Danny Green, some Tyrese Maxey magic, and even a big first-half from James Harden, but the Sixers cut into the Heat’s series lead with a 99-79 win on their home court in Game 3.

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In a 2-0 series hole without Joel Embiid, Sixers have nothing to lose against the Heat and must play like it

MIAMI — The cliché is reality in this situation.

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Miami Heat comes alive in second half, blitzes 76ers to win opener of playoff series

This wasn’t the start-to-finish stressless joyride that might have seemed likely after the Heat sprinted to a 25-11 lead against Philadelphia at the outset of their second-round series on Monday night.

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Keith Pompey: Sixers were in a bind with Joel Embiid. His injury makes their trajectory more unclear than ever.

PHILADELPHIA — So what just happened to the 76ers’ championship aspirations?

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Marcus Hayes: Admit it: Doc Rivers has been way better this season than the rap he’s taken

PHILADELPHIA — The vultures were circling, hoping for their victim’s demise. But Doc Rivers wasn’t going out like that.

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The Sixers are in Serious Trouble Without Joel Embiid. What Now?

The MVP finalist is out indefinitely after suffering an orbital fracture and mild concussion in the first round. Here’s how his absence affects the 76ers on the court.

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Sixers blast Raptors in Game 6 to close out first-round playoff series with 132-97 win

TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey sat atop the Scotiabank Arena scorer’s table Thursday afternoon, when Georges Niang interrupted while walking toward the crowd surrounding the Sixers’ second-year point guard.

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It’s Time to Have a Conversation About James Harden

With the Raptors gaining momentum against the 76ers, if ever there was a perfect time for him to take over and dominate, it might be now.

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Ja Morant wins Most Improved Player award

Shams Charania: Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has won the 2021-22 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Christos Tsaltas @ Tsaltas46 Ja Morant became the frist player in Memphis ...

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Why the underdog Raptors will cover without Fred VanVleet for Game 5 in Philadelphia

Toronto lost the first two games in Philly by an average of 17.5 points.

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David Murphy: The Sixers once again need to reinvent themselves around an injured Joel Embiid

TORONTO — A half hour after it ended, the gravity of the opportunity they squandered became clear. Joel Embiid trudged into a makeshift conference room at Scotiabank Arena with a black athletic wrap on his hand and a blank expression on his face. He spoke in a tone that we…

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James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...

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Matisse Thybulle officially ruled out for Game 3 in Toronto

Philadelphia: Matisse Thybulle (ineligible to play) has been downgraded to out. Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Matisse Thybulle (ineligible to play) and Charles Bassey (right shoulder sprain) are ...

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The new kids in town: DeVonta Smith & Tyrese Maxey are making a huge impact in Philadelphia

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Sixers close out Raptors to take 2-0 lead in first-round playoff series

PHILADELPHIA — The race for the loose ball about midway through the fourth quarter wound up in Tyrese Maxey’s grasp. Maxey stopped at the left wing, wide open, and fired away from beyond the arc.

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Best NBA Playoff Performances and Biggest Surprises So Far

Nets-Celtics drama, Game 1 upsets and high-scoring postseason debuts—the first weekend of the 2022 playoffs had it all.

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The Raptors Are a Beautifully Weird Experiment

Game 1 against the 76ers couldn’t have gone worse, but things are never out of reach for Toronto.

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Marcus Hayes: James Harden responds in the NBA playoffs and gives the Sixers a glimpse of their future

Embrace Maxey Mania, and Trust the endless Process, and behold the resurrection of Tobias Harris, but know this:

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Best-case scenario that Scottie Barnes returns later in first-round series

Jordan Schultz: Breaking: #Raptors' star rookie Scottie Barnes is out for Game 2 against the #76ers, per source. X-Rays were negative on Barnes' left ankle, which he injured in Game 1. Best case scenario, I'm told, is Nick Nurse/Toronto remain ...

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Scottie Barnes doubtful for Game 2

Josh Lewenberg: Per Raptors, Scottie Barnes has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, Thad Young with a hyperextension to his left thumb. Both are doubtful for tomorrow's Game 2. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? JD Shaw @ ...

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Tyrese Maxey’s transcendent performance leads Sixers to 131-111 win over the Raptors in Game 1

PHILADELPHIA — This was a feel-out game.

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Sixers Looked Hungry for a Sweep in Game 1

The James Harden-Joel Embiid partnership passed its first playoff test .. with a lot of help from Tyrese Maxey.

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X-rays negative for Scottie Barnes, MRI awaits tomorrow

Adrian Wojnarowski: X-rays negative on Scottie Barnes' left ankle - MRI tomorrow, source tells ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Jeff Stotts @ InStreetClothes Re: Scottie Barnes: Happy to hear there is no fracture ...

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