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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

The key to the Boston Celtics’ success this season according to PJ Tucker? Sharing the ball

"They’re in attack mode at all times," said Tucker.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Sielski: P.J. Tucker is the anti-Ben Simmons. Which makes him just what the Sixers need.

NEW YORK — In their 102-97 victory Thursday night, a victory that gave them a three-games-to-none lead in their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets, the 76ers started a forward who played 29 minutes and took just three shots. One was a layup, which he made, but he hesitated on…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

NEW YORK — What a game?

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Nets' Mikal Bridges shrugs off 30-point performance in Game 1 loss to 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — Mikal Bridges scored 30 points and only missed six shots in his first playoff game as Brooklyn’s No. 1 scoring option — but it was a 20-point loss in a game the Nets hoped to play better.

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Mikal Bridges accepts challenge as Nets’ No. 1 playoff option

NEW YORK — How is Mikal Bridges going to fare as the No. 1 option against a playoff-level defense?

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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.

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Celtics can’t overcome Joel Embiid’s epic 52-point performance, fall to 76ers

If the Celtics and 76ers ultimately meet in the second round of the playoffs, the C’s will have the edge. But Joel Embiid, as he showed again Tuesday, poses a major challenge that would make that a competitive and entertaining series.

Boston Herald

Sixers outlast Dallas Mavericks, 116-108, in return of Joel Embiid and James Harden

PHILADELPHIA — Luka Doncic attempted to float a driving layup over Joel Embiid, but the Sixers’ big man rejected the ball at the rim.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers blow past Chicago Bulls in 116-91 win, but Joel Embiid leaves with calf tightness

CHICAGO — A sarcastic cheer ripped through the United Center crowd when Nikola Vucevic sank a free throw nearly four minutes into Wednesday’s first quarter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bulls vs. 76ers preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time

Chicago looks to knock off Philadelphia for the second game in a row.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sixers’ sixth consecutive playoff berth remains on hold after 109-105 double-overtime loss to Bulls

PHILADELPHIA — Monday night’s loss delayed making things official.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bulls vs. 76ers preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time

Chicago looks to end Philadelphia's eight-game winning streak on Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Sixers dominate the Pacers, push streak to eight games

INDIANAPOLIS — Joel Embiid briefly looked like he would return to the floor, when he received a replacement 76ers jersey from an equipment staffer during a timeout with less than six minutes remaining against the Indiana Pacers.

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The Heat Are the East’s Most Confounding Team

A season ago, Miami was on the verge of making the NBA Finals. This time around, things are different.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid, James Harden lead Sixers to a 147-143 victory over Indiana Pacers in defenseless game

INDIANAPOLIS – Ninety-seven minutes before tipoff Rick Carlisle was asked a question about defending 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers rally late for 133-130 victory, snap Bucks’ 16-game winning streak

MILWAUKEE — James Harden got free from the defense and pulled up for 3, sinking the shot that got the 76ers back within one.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers come out on losing end of shootout with Mavericks, 133-126

DALLAS – It was Turn Back the Clock Night for the 76ers.

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Ira Winderman: Heat’s lesson same as it ever was, overachieve or bust

MIAMI — There is something particularly honorable about a professional sports team overachieving. It is a way of telling fans that no matter what appears to be missing, there is a willingness to go above and beyond.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Three thoughts on the Sixers after a split with the Grizzlies and Celtics

The weekend was quintessential Sixers: a two-game stretch that gave you every reason to think they can compete in a playoff against the best the NBA can offer, and several reasons to wonder whether they can actually win four times in seven games.

Tribune News Service

Ira Winderman: Heat-76ers allowed to percolate and marinate before rivalry resumes Monday

For four months, the Miami Heat have measured themselves against just about everything the NBA has had to throw at them.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid’s MVP push, starting lineup among Sixers storylines to watch down NBA’s stretch run

PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star break is incorrectly billed as the NBA season’s midway point, given that the 76ers have only 25 regular-season games remaining before a crucial playoff run.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers stay focused, defeat Houston Rockets, 123-104

For many NBA teams, a lack of focus is prevalent at this time of the season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Reaction: Rockets trade Eric Gordon to Clippers for 2023 first-round draft swap

By trading Eric Gordon to Los Angeles, the #Rockets will be able to move up from Milwaukee’s first-round draft pick to that of the Clippers. Here’s a look at immediate reaction to the deal.

Tribune News Service

Ben Simmons benched late in Nets’ loss to Sixers

PHILADELPHIA — This is what Jacque Vaughn means when he says Ben Simmons needs to play an entire game with force.

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