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Joel Embiid out for Game 1, no timetable for return

Shams Charania: Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return. Source: Twitter ...

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Heat remain cautious with Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry injuries ahead of 76ers series

MIAMI — Even with their second-round playoff opponent determined, the build up to the Eastern conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers apparently will be a gradual process for the Miami Heat ahead of Monday’s 7:30 p.m. series opener at FTX Arena.

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Chris Boucher on free agency: I love Toronto… I owe it all to Toronto

Josh Lewenberg: Chris Boucher said he hasn't thought about his upcoming free agency, focus has been on the season. Will get there in the next few weeks/months. "I love Toronto. Toronto did a lot for me. From the young player I was when I came here ...

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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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David Murphy: The Sixers are in trouble, and it’s on Doc Rivers and James Harden to avoid a historic collapse

Somebody needs to wake up and smell the history, because it’s a hell of a lot closer than anybody with the 76ers seemed to realize after their embarrassing 103-88 no-show of a loss to the Raptors in Game 5.

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Marcus Hayes: Ben Simmons a no-show for Nets while Joel Embiid plays through pain for Sixers in the NBA playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — The symmetry could not have been purer. The contrast could not have been starker.

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An update power rankings of the NBA teams who could actually win a title right now

Are the Celtics for real?

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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.

Sports Illustrated

Sixers suddenly facing embarrassing situation after 103-88 loss to Raptors forces Game 6 Thursday in Toronto

PHILADELPHIA — Oh, boy. Philly, the 76ers might have a problem.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid fined $15,000 for criticizing officials after Sixers’ Game 4 loss to Toronto Raptors

Joel Embiid’s postgame remarks turned out to be costly.

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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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Fred VanVleet out for Game 5

Tim Bontemps: Fred VanVleet says he won't play tonight, says he's taking it day by day from here. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike Ganter @ Mike_Ganter So no big surprise that VanVleet is a no go for Game 5. Nurse said ...

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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…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

MRI confirms ligament tear in Sixers star Joel Embiid’s right thumb

The MRI confirmed what the 76ers knew: Joel Embiid has a ligament tear in his right thumb.

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Report: Joel Embiid Has Torn Ligament, Delays Thumb Surgery

The center played through the injury during Game 4.

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Siakam On Embiid’s Game 4 Actions: ‘It’s All Fake Toughness’

The Raptors forward scored a playoff career-high 34 point to stave off elimination.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Keith Pompey: For Sixers to contend, Joel Embiid must dig deep and find a way to play through pain

TORONTO — Doc Rivers acknowledged the 76ers are concerned about Joel Embiid’s right thumb.

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Pascal Siakam Saves the Raptors From a Sweep

Five thoughts on Toronto avoiding a 76ers sweep at home.

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Raptors beat Sixers, 110-102, to force a Game 5 and fend off sweep in first-round playoff series

TORONTO — Joel Embiid stood at the free-throw line, hands on knees and hunched over, preparing to take a pair of ultimately meaningless free throws. He then shook his hand as the first shot dropped through the net, a sign of the clear pain he will need to fight through…

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Fred VanVleet to have imagine done on injured hip

Tim Bontemps: The Raptors say Fred VanVleet will have further imaging done on his injured left hip tonight, and won't speak postgame. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Koreen @ ekoreen "He's gonna play through a lot of ...

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Fred VanVleet exits Game 4 with hip strain, does not return

Josh Lewenberg: Official Fred VanVleet update. Left hip strain. He's done for afternoon. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? Aaron Rose @ AaronBenRose Fred VanVleet is out for the remainder of the game - 3:36 PM Ryan Wolstat @ ...

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Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s Thumb: ‘It’s Not a Great Injury’

The 76ers big man’s lingering injury isn’t expected to keep him out of Game 4 vs. the Raptors.

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Report: Embiid Intends to Play Game 4 Despite Thumb Injury

The star center will try to help the Sixers close out a sweep of the Raptors on Saturday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers' Joel Embiid: No way I’m missing Game 4 with a thumb injury

TORONTO — Joel Embiid has vowed to play.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Embiid Battling Thumb Injury, Expects to Play in Game 4

The MVP candidate is averaging 27.7 points and 13 rebounds through three postseason games.

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