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Ben Simmons has had himself quite the impressive rookie season and he only added that on Saturday afternoon when the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 106-102. He finished the game with an impressive stat line of 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in 39 minutes. This was his first triple-double in a playoff […]

When it comes to some of these plays on the court that Philadelphia 76ers rising star point guard Ben Simmons makes during games, he just makes it look so easy a lot of the time. Simmons added yet another impressive pass to his resume during Game 4 against the Miami Heat. With a little bit […]

In a fairly physical playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat in the first round, things intensified in the second quarter of Game 4. After Robert Covington fouled Goran Dragic on the fastbreak, James Johnson pushed Covington into the basketball stanchion. Ben Simmons came to his teammate’s defense where both teams had to […]

The series between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers is shaping up to be one of the more gritty matchups of the playoffs thus far. At the center of the spats between these two teams in Game 3 were forward Justise Winslow and center Joel Embiid. Needless to say, the two were involved in several notable […]

Miami Heat small forward Justise Winslow showed that he’s a savage himself when he appeared to have deliberately stepped on Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid’s mask back in Game 3 of their teams’ series.  Perhaps irked by Embiid and the fact that Miami could not stop the Sixers unicorn, Winslow resorted to some underhanded […]

It seems like Hassan Whiteside’s role on the offensive end has diminished. He was limited to just five points in their Game 3 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only that, he merely played 13 minutes due to foul trouble. But according to Whiteside himself, his seemingly diminished role is a coaching decision. Head coach […]

In a playoff atmosphere, players are willing to do everything necessary to have the advantage over their foes. For Justice Winslow of the Miami Heat, this means stepping on the mask of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, which serves to protect his injured face. Everyone noticed Winslow’s antics. After the game, the Sixers star commented […]

Though Dwyane Wade was struggling throughout the entirety of Game 3, he still found a way to help his teammates out. As seen in the clip below posted by NBA on TNT, Wade was hyped after Goran Dragic flexed right in front of Philadelphia 76ers’ Marco Belinelli after converting a tough and-1 lay-up. .@Goran_Dragic has […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat played an excellent and tightly-contested Game 3 on Thursday night, and it resulted in a win for the Sixers. However, in the process, Miami set a new franchise playoff record for made three-pointers in a playoff game with 16. This eclipsed their previous high of 15 made three-pointers, which they […]

Joel Embiid talks a lot of smack on Twitter and in person. Justise Winslow knows about this. So when he got an opportunity to deny Embiid, he let him know about it right in his face. In Game 3 between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers, Winslow emphatically blocked Embiid as he went up for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat are playing Game 3 of their first round series right now, with the winner taking a pivotal 2-1 lead in the series with one more game in South Beach on Saturday afternoon. These two teams already had a history of bad blood with one another. For one, Joel Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got some help in Game 3 of their first round series against the Miami Heat. With the series shifting to South Beach for Games 3 and 4 on Thursday night and Saturday afternoon, the Sixers received news that first-time All-Star center Joel Embiid was cleared to play in his first game since […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were shorthanded over the last few weeks of the season as they had to play without the services of center Joel Embiid. The first-time All-Star suffered an orbital fracture to his left eye as well as concussion in a game against the New York Knicks and has been out since March 28th. […]

One of the biggest stories heading into Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat is whether injured center Joel Embiid will suit up. Hassan Whiteside made it clear, however, that he’s not very concerned about Embiid returning when asked about it at the team’s morning shootaround. #Heat center Hassan Whiteside when asked […]

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers were listing center Joel Embiid as doubtful to play in their Game 3 matchup against the Miami Heat on Thursday night, but as of Thursday afternoon, just a couple hours before the game, Embiid is now listed as probable to play in the game. Per Keith Pompey of the Philly […]

Dwyane Wade has had quite a year for a 36-year-old, but contrary to what one might think, it hasn’t been all downhill at his older age. A rebuilding project in Chicago led the three-time champion to give one last shot playing alongside his best friend LeBron James with the Cavaliers which also ended by midseason, […]

Following a 10-point loss in Game 2 to even out the series, rookie point guard Markelle Fultz is determined to return the favor and get one back on the road in Game 3 against the Miami Heat. “I think we’re gonna be even more motivated [to win] just to be able to go out there,” said […]

After really struggling in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat came out in Game 2 and dominated the game on both sides of the ball on the way to a 113-103 victory. Dwyane Wade brought back the days of old with his performance. He played 28 minutes putting up 28 points, seven […]

Goran Dragic infuriated the fans at the Wells Fargo Center after scoring a last-second layup to give his team a 10-point lead, in what was viewed as a poor sign of sportsmanship with the game already decided in the Miami Heat’s favor. https://twitter.com/5Dimes/status/986223687404748800 Dragic was unapologetic following the incident, providing a clear-cut answer to his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading to South Beach to take on the Miami Heat on Thursday night in Game 3 and Saturday afternoon in Game 4. With Philly coughing up a game to the Heat and allowing them to even up the series, they’ll need injured center Joel Embiid now more than ever before. Unfortunately, […]

The Dwyane Wade-Kevin Hart feud just keeps getting better and better. Drawing comparisons to director Spike Lee and whichever player he considers a thorn on his beloved New York Knicks side (usually the Indiana Pacers’ Reggie Miller during the early to mid-90s), comedian and hardcore Philadelphia 76ers supporter, Kevin Hart, took on the mantle of […]

Kelly Olynyk is from the Zaza Pachulia School of Hurting People in the Playoffs, and on Monday, he let us get a peek at his diploma when the Miami Heat big man appeared to swing an elbow at Philadelphia 76ers rookie point guard Ben Simmons’ head. https://twitter.com/blk_tray/status/986047754303504384 Fortunately for Simmons, Olynyk missed at his apparent […]

Backed into a corner after a Game 1 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat turned to its franchise icon. Given the reins once more, Dwyane Wade did what’s he seemingly always done. Three dribbles into Robert Covington, lulling the defender with the steady rhythm of each bounce. Feet perfectly spaced and balanced, ready […]

Thanks in large part to the outstanding play of Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat managed to walk away with a 113-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Monday night’s Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup. Following the game, Wade received praise from one of the greatest players to have ever worn a Sixers uniform: Allen Iverson. Allen […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra sung plenty of praise for his former assistant, David Fizdale, who is among the top candidates for a head coach job during the offseason. Having worked alongside him for several years, including taking on the gigantic task of assembling The Big Three in South Beach, Spoelstra lauded his former sidekick, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had plenty of opportunities to win Game 2 of their series against the Miami Heat but they didn’t take advantage of their chances. According to Derek Bodner of The Athletic, the 76ers only shot 30.2 percent on uncontested jumpers. The #sixers shot 30.2% on uncontested field goal attempts last night. Thirty point two […]

The Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade is coming off another vintage performance, taking over Game 2 with a 28-point night off the bench to even out the series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Yet this type of game heroics hasn’t stopped the 36-year-old from thinking about his impending retirement. “A lot of people think that if you […]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade turned back the clock with a vintage D-Wade performance, this time coming off the bench to score a game-high 28 points, ending the Philadelphia 76ers’ 17-game winning streak and tying the first-round series 1-1 as it shifts back to South Beach. The veteran shooting guard made one ridiculous shot after […]

The Miami Heat managed to steal home-court advantage with a 113-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to a vintage performance from shooting guard Dwyane Wade. However, the biggest moment of the night was his exchange with comedian Kevin Hart. The Sixers were poised for a comeback before Wade closed out the game with a […]

The Miami Heat were flat out steamrolled in Game 1 of their matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, it appears “Father Time” was in shooting guard Dwyane Wade’s favor in Game 2. Just as it has been all season, the Wells Fargo Center was raucous with the hopeful cheers of Sixers fans. Needless to say, […]

There’s a pretty good reason why Dwyane Wade, despite 36-years-old, performs as if he’s still in his mid-20s. His wife is actress Gabrielle Union. She’s not only one of the prettiest celebrities out there, she also knows how to reward his man for doing a good job. Wade carried the Miami Heat in their Game […]

Less than 10 seconds remaining and with the victory well in the bag for the Miami Heat, guard Goran Dragic ran the length of the court for a lay-up. After which, boos subsequently reverberated around the arena. Clearly, the Philadelphia 76ers’ fans did not like Dragic’s antics. Below is the clip as posted by Michael […]

Dwyane Wade and Kevin Hart’s friendship is well-documented. The two even attended each other’s weddings. And as with any friendship, they have a good old competition amongst themselves. Hart, a Philadelphia native, was at Game 2 of the series between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers. At the half, the Heat were up by […]

The playoffs signal the time of the year when NBA players turn into seemingly over-aggressive men. In Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat, Kelly Olynyk showed us a glimpse of this fact. As posted by The Render, during a dead ball situation, Olynyk and Ben Simmons grazed each others’ arms. It is […]

At the tail end of his prolific career, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is still forging his way into the history books. And he doesn’t need to be in the starting line up to break record after record. As reported by NBA on ESPN, Wade made franchise history by scoring the most points by a […]

Dwyane Wade is playing at the end of a two-year contract he signed with the Chicago Bulls when he left South Beach due to not being able to come to an agreement with the Miami Heat. There was never a time where it felt right to see the aging star in a different uniform, where […]

Playoff games vary greatly from regular season games. Players are more physical, they dive on every loose ball situation, and they foul a little harder. And whenever they have a chance, they talk trash — a bit dirtier than usual. In Game 2 between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers, Justise Winslow took a […]

The third-seed Philadelphia 76ers rolled all over the seventh-seed Miami Heat on Saturday night in Game 1 of their first round playoff series, winning in a convincing 130-103 fashion. The Sixers did so without the services of All-Star center Joel Embiid, who has been out with an orbital fracture in his left eye, thanks to […]

As the Indiana Pacers get ready for game one of their opening round playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers they are going to need everyone to play at their best if they want to pull off the series upset. That includes Lance Stephenson who looked to be on his way out of the league last […]