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In the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Miami Heat on Christmas, with Joel Embiid out and back home as the team begins a road trip, Tyrese Maxey took the most shots for the Sixers. But only four of his 20 looks found the bottom of the net, making him a major factor in the 119-113 […]

It wasn’t the star-studded clash it was previously billed as but the Philadelphia 76ers (20-9) still took on the Miami Heat (18-12) in a Christmas showdown in South Beach. With Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler both out, the Sixers fought hard but lost by a score of 119-113. Let’s break down the Sixers’ Christmas showdown […]

The Miami Dolphins have a big test awaiting them in Week 16. They will host the Dallas Cowboys in a matchup between two of the best offenses in the NFL. Tyreek Hill is still dealing with an ankle injury that caused him to miss Miami’s last game, but he’s active and will be good to […]

Playing on Christmas Day will be a first for Rui Hachimura. The Los Angeles Lakers forward will take the court against the Boston Celtics at 5:00 PM EST at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are staples of the Christmas slate of NBA games but Hachimura did not join them until after the trade deadline of last […]

The legend of Shohei Ohtani continues with the latest sign of appreciation from the new Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to Ashley Kelly, the wife of teammate/relief pitcher Joe Kelly. As Ohtani went through the process of free agency, Ashley went all out to help recruit him to the Dodgers. She offered the clothes from her […]

Although the Buffalo Bills may not be the powerhouse many expected them to be, they are still well within reach of a playoff berth after picking up a crucial win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Bills won 24-22 after shaking off a slow start on offense. Josh Allen outdueled Easton Stick (as was expected) […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers are kicking off a long road trip by taking on the Miami Heat on Christmas Day. While Joel Embiid’s status has not yet been announced, he is coming into the prime-time game with an ankle issue to keep an eye on. Nick Nurse said that Embiid did not participate […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors thanks to a flurry of buckets from three main sources. Joel Embiid had 31 points? Makes sense. Tyrese Maxey had 33? Yeah, that tracks. Tobias Harris also had 33? That is what makes this Sixers’ win stand out. A combined 97 points from three players helped […]

Before embarking on a holiday road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers (20-8) squared off against the Toronto Raptors (11-17). The Sixers got crucial games from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey AND Tobias Harris and, despite a rough start, won by a final score of 121-111. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 31 […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s MVP award from last season was not received well by a big portion of NBA fans. Now, the Philadelphia 76ers center has substantially improved his level of play. The Sixers are winning more than most people thought they would and Embiid — again — has gotten better. Embiid’s per-game averages of […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is scoring the ball at historic, unprecedented levels. The Philadelphia 76ers’ center is once again the NBA’s scoring leader, though he has upped his average in points per game while playing fewer minutes per game. Through 24 games, the Sixers superstar has recorded more points than minutes, a feat that […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid does it again. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar’s best performance so far this season came against one of the very best teams, dropping 51 points on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a huge win. The Sixers missed Nicolas Batum and Robert Covington and were without De’Anthony Melton for the second half. They were […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (19-8) got their first crack at a legitimately good team in a minute when they squared off with the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-6). The Sixers, despite a plethora of injuries, came out and secured a huge win, 127-113. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Timberwolves. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 51 […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to square off in a battle of conference heavyweights on Wednesday night. There’s a strong sense of admiration between the Sixers and the Wolves thanks in part to the links offered by Patrick Beverley, who played for the Wolves two seasons ago, and Shake Milton, […]

PHILADELPHIA — Patrick Beverley and the Philadelphia 76ers participated in the season of giving by hosting a shopping spree for local students. In collaboration with the SNIPES store at the Roosevelt Mall, members of the NOMO (New Options More Opportunities) Foundation received money to shop at the store, got to meet Beverley and took home […]

The winning streak is over for the Philadelphia 76ers after finally facing an opponent with a pulse. The Chicago Bulls stampeded their way to a win over the Sixers by shutting down their elite offense. Joel Embiid led the way with 40 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and two blocks while shooting 15-28 from the […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers’ red-hot offense came to a screeching halt against the Chicago Bulls, resulting in the end of their six-game winning streak. Although Joel Embiid scored 40 points on 15-28 shooting, the Sixers were out of sync on offense and became the latest victims of the Coby White-led Bulls. The Sixers only […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (18-8) took on the Chicago Bulls (11-17) to start a brief homestand before Christmas. Facing the Windy City squad for the first time this season, the Sixers lost their winning streak in a poor offensive performance. The final score: 108-104. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 40 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to take on the Chicago Bulls and push their winning streak to seven. However, there is a chance that the Sixers will have to try to add to their streak without Joel Embiid. After the Sixers’ pregame shootaround at the Wells Fargo Center, Embiid was added to the injury report […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers did not have the makings of an impressively deep team throughout this past offseason. But after finally finding a trade to send James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, the newcomers have fit right in and given Nick Nurse a new, refined rotation. Free-agent signings Kelly Oubre Jr. and Patrick […]

The Miami Heat once again have a very impressive rookie on their hands in Jaime Jaquez Jr., the 18th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. He’s not far off from breaking a franchise rookie record previously set by Dwyane Wade. Jaquez is already someone who closes games and plays a lot of minutes for […]

The New Orleans Saints are still in the playoff hunt as Week 15 rolls around. They will host the New York Giants as they look to stay in the race for the NFC South title. But with one of their key playmakers potentially not playing, the question must be asked: Is Chris Olave playing today […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to end their losing skid on Monday night as they travel to face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15.  Unfortunately, star quarterback Jalen Hurts may not be able to play due to illness. Hurts’ status for the game was downgraded to questionable after his illness got worse overnight, according to […]

The Detroit Pistons have managed to capture the national spotlight after just a few years of rebuilding. But it’s not because they’re showing signs of growth and laying a successful foundation to build upon. The losing ways of Cade Cunningham and his young supporting cast are approaching historic levels. While teams like the Oklahoma City […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a huge matchup coming up against the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. They have the opportunity to continue building toward the NFC’s top seed and pick up a huge win against a talented team. Unfortunately for them, the statuses of numerous key players, namely wide receiver Brandin Cooks and cornerback Stephon […]

The Detroit Lions are on their way to a playoff berth and NFC North title after improving to 10-4 on the season. Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is a major reason why. LaPorta has been one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL this season, tallying 71 catches and 758 receiving yards, which […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may not be rolling over the best teams in the NBA right now but they are ROLLING as of late. The Sixers’ 53-point win over the Charlotte Hornets is their sixth consecutive win. Joel Embiid notched 42 points and 15 rebounds on 18-23 shooting from the field in just three quarters in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (18-7) faced the Charlotte Hornets (7-17) on the second night of a back-to-back. The Sixers didn’t play with their food and came out of Buzz City with a huge win to push their winning streak to six. The final score: 135-82. Good lord. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Hornets. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons with ease once again. After a huge win on Wednesday night, the Sixers took care of business on Friday with a resounding 124-92 win. It was another huge night for Joel Embiid, who recorded 35 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals. Tyrese Maxey had […]

PHILADELPHIA — There won’t be any grand celebrations and chest-thumping for the Philadelphia 76ers’ latest win over the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid was able to lead the Sixers to a big enough lead that he once again sat out the entire fourth quarter. But for Nick Nurse, there is one aspect of his performance that […]

PHILADELPHIA – Once again, Joel Embiid has put his name in the same company as Wilt Chamberlain in the Philadelphia 76ers record books. The superstar center has now recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds in a single game nine consecutive times, the new Sixers record for the longest such streak, which puts him just past […]

History again had its eyes on the Philadelphia 76ers (17-7) as they faced the Detroit Pistons (2-23) again. This time in the comfort of their home at the Wells Fargo Center after a win on Wednesday, the Sixers handled business and won by a final score of 124-92. Let’s break down the Sixers’ fifth straight […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a contract extension with president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Morey’s tenure with the Sixers began in 2020 and the extension will add three seasons to the original five-year contract he signed with the franchise. Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did what they were expected to do against the Detroit Pistons: win big. The Sixers never looked back after the first quarter, winning 129-111. Joel Embiid obliterated the defense in front of him, securing a 30-point-10-rebound night in just the first half and finishing with 41 points, 11 boards and five assists […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (16-7) looked history dead in the eyes tonight as they set out not to be the team that let the Detroit Pistons (2-22) snap their 20-game losing streak. The Sixers took care of business as Joel Embiid proved to be legitimately unstoppable in the 129-111 win. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been off to a very promising start to the 2023-24 season. Owners of the best net rating and one of the top records in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers have been winning games and Joel Embiid has again put himself near the top of MVP conversations. Daryl Morey loves what he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to finally make a deep playoff run in the 2023-24 season. So far, the Sixers look pretty good and have the assets to improve their roster. But they know they have work to do and that they still have to go through good teams like the Boston Celtics, who have […]

After going down to the wire with the Washington Wizards less than a week ago, the Philadelphia 76ers demolished them in a huge home victory. The Sixers nearly won by 50 points, settling for a 146-101 win. Joel Embiid (34 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals) and Tyrese Maxey (24 points, six assists) completely […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are exploring the options they have on their roster now that everyone is ready to go. Nick Nurse’s decisions will ultimately leave a few guys out to dry with fewer minutes than they deserve. Robert Covington is one of the Sixers squeezed out of regular minutes by the lineup crunch. […]