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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

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

PHILADELPHIA — No answers.

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Marcus Hayes: Just what kind of owner is Washington getting in Josh Harris? This is what he’s shown us.

PHILADELPHIA — The most dysfunctional team in the NFL is trading the worst owner of the modern era for one of the best in the NBA and NHL.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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Another big night from Joel Embiid helps Sixers dominate Hornets, extend winning streak to seven games

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — James Harden misfired from beyond the arc about midway through Friday’s third quarter, but tracked the ball down for the offensive rebound and kicked out to Tobias Harris.

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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.

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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.

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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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Jimmy Butler stars in Miami Heat's close win over Philadelphia 76ers

It required a top all-round effort by Jimmy Butler on Monday to keep Miami Heat in front and win 101-99 in the end at Philadelphia 76ers.

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Sixers overcome poor start and Joel Embiid’s illness in 110-105 victory over Memphis Grizzlies

PHILADELPHIA — Right now, the 76ers plan to live life like a cliché.

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Marcus Hayes: The Sixers’ ‘Process’ era either pays off or fails for good in the next two months

PHILADELPHIA — Ten years ago, Josh Harris hired Sam Hinkie to clean up the Andrew Bynum mess and begin The Process. Hinkie failed in both transaction and culture, but reset the salary cap and asset cache, which he handed to Bryan Colangelo, who failed at everything except retaining coach Brett…

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Sixers stay focused, defeat Houston Rockets, 123-104

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

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Joel Embiid’s 47 points and 18 rebounds propels Sixers to comeback win over Nuggets in battle of MVP contenders

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid got the ball as the shot clock ticked down, dribbled, and pulled up against Nikola Jokić.

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Sixers rally, then hold off Sacramento Kings in wild victory without Joel Embiid and James Harden

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A collection of 76ers raised their arms over their head in a combination of relief and joy as the final seconds ticked off.

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Blazers’ shooting fizzles as Sixers post 105-95 win

PORTLAND, Ore. — Imagine the trick played on the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night.

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Joel Embiid scores 41 points as Sixers pull away to top Los Angeles Clippers, 120-110

LOS ANGELES — Joel Embiid raised his arms from the visitors bench, his work done for the day.

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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 133-114 win over the Sixers

The best photos from the Thunder's 133-114 win over the Sixers.

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Sixers fall to Thunder in unexpected setback, losing 133-114 at home

PHILADELPHIA — It was an obvious question.

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Joel Embiid scores 36 points in return from foot soreness as Sixers blow past Detroit Pistons

PHILADELPHIA — A collective applause rumbled through the Wells Fargo Center with about four minutes to play in the third quarter, as Joel Embiid walked to the 76ers bench.

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Bulls roll past Joel Embiid-less Sixers as home winning streak ends

PHILADELPHIA — The clock is ticking on the 76ers’ season.

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Regular-season success is common in Philly. For these Sixers, a deep playoff run is all that matters.

Joel Embiid is second in the NBA in scoring at 33.5 points per game. James Harden is an assist machine, producing 10.8 per game. And the 76ers extended their home winning streak to 11 games with Wednesday's 129-126 overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Sixers outlast Indiana Pacers in 129-126 overtime win played without Joel Embiid

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden watched his two overtime free-throw attempts clang off the rim.

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