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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

There's No Wrong NBA MVP Pick. But One Player Stands Out.

Between Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s no wrong choice for the 2023 MVP. However, there’s one that comes out on top statistically.

Sports Illustrated

David Murphy: Gauging the Sixers’ championship chances ahead of their playoff opener against the Nets

It’s that time of year again, right? Crush the Nets in five starting this weekend, then get a lethal dose of the Celtics. I mean, tell me why I should believe in this Sixers team.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Sixers blow past Brooklyn Nets in regular-season finale ahead of playoff matchup

NEW YORK — Doc Rivers made no attempts to skirt around the meaninglessness of the 76ers’ regular-season finale against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers top Hawks in OT without top six players, will face Nets in the playoffs

ATLANTA — The 76ers, at least some version of them, arrived Friday evening at the State Farm Arena.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nets solidify No. 6 seed with huge victory over Magic, will take on 76ers in first round

NEW YORK — Friday night was merely a formality.

Tribune News Service

‘The right to miss’: How Dr. J changed video-game history and paved the way for Madden

One in a series of stories remembering the 1982-83 76ers, one of the NBA’s best teams ever.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Before Marc Iavaroni became a Sixers trivia question, he slept in a van and dreamed of his chance

One in a series of stories remembering the 1982-83 76ers, one of the NBA’s best teams ever.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Sixers needed Joel Embiid to be superhuman to beat the shorthanded Celtics. That doesn’t bode well.

The most revealing aspect of Joel Embiid’s performance Tuesday night against the Celtics wasn’t the 52 points he scored or the 13 rebounds he grabbed but the truth he told.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Are the Boston Celtics done chasing the East’s top seed?

With the second seed likely locked, what comes next?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Julius Erving was the ideal Philly superstar — right up until he wasn’t

One in a series of stories remembering the 1982-83 76ers, one of the NBA's best teams ever.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Boston at Philadelphia: Celtics lose a squeaker 103-101 to 76ers

Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' game No. 79 of their 2022-23 campaign.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sixers cannot overcome rough start in 117-104 loss at Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE — When Joe Ingles’ heave clanked off the back of the rim just before the first-quarter buzzer, the crowd inside Fiserv Forum let out a collective groan.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers hold off Raptors, 117-110, as postseason rotation could be materializing

PHILADELPHIA — One would assume the 76ers’ playoff rotation has been decided.

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Ahead of Sixers’ tilt, Raptors coach Nick Nurse opens up about uncertain future, Toronto turmoil

PHILADELPHIA — On paper, the Toronto Raptors were supposed to join the 76ers as one of this season’s Eastern Conference’s elite teams.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘I don’t care’: Joel Embiid responds to criticism about missing game against Nikola Jokić

PHILADELPHIA — If not playing in Monday’s anticipated matchup against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets is what prevents Joel Embiid from winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, the 76ers superstar said, “I don’t care.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

How the Sixers’ Joel Embiid debunks George Karl’s ‘lazy’ label and makes his MVP case

DENVER — Bright blue sticky plastic wrap enveloped Joel Embiid’s right lower leg as Monday’s 76ers shootaround concluded, keeping an ice bag pressed against the tight calf he has been dealing with for almost a week.

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Mike Sielski: In replacing Dave Scott, Dan Hilferty has to change just about everything about the Flyers

After Comcast Spectacor hired Dan Hilferty as its chief executive officer last month, it didn’t take a genius to see what was ahead and what happened Monday morning: the announcement that Hilferty was succeeding the retiring Dave Scott as the Flyers’ chairman and governor. This wasn’t writing on the wall.…

The Denver Post

Nikola Jokic bolsters MVP case with triple-double as Nuggets beat 76ers

If the Nuggets wanted to stage their own dunk contest, at least half of the finishes from Monday night would qualify.

Sports Illustrated

Kendrick Perkins Accuses Joel Embiid of ‘Ducking’ Nikola Jokic

The Sixers' star won't be available against the Nuggets on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

76ers Provide Injury Updates on Joel Embiid, James Harden

The Sixers’ star duo received injury updates prior to Monday’s clash in Denver.

The Guardian - US

‘A slow motion nightmare season’: Mad Dog Carter and the NBA’s worst-ever team

The 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers only won nine of their 82 games. Their best player that season says he wants their record to stay standing

The Philadelphia Inquirer

For Sixers coach Doc Rivers and Joel Embiid, it's all about being healthy for NBA playoffs -- not seedings

PHOENIX — It was a game the 76ers needed to win. Truth be told, they need to win as many as possible to finish out the season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Despite Tyrese Maxey’s 37 points, Sixers lose second game in as many nights

PHOENIX — Joel Embiid let the ball drop from his hands as the whistle blew with about 4 minutes, 6 seconds to play Saturday night, then trudged to the end of the Philadelphia 76ers’ bench.

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