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It is not hyperbole to say that Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers’ entire season and NBA playoffs hopes. Facing a 0-3 series deficit to the Miami Heat, Embiid returned to action with several injuries to uplift James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers. The masked-up MVP finalist led them to a 99-79 win, bringing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are officially on the board in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Miami Heat 99-79 on Friday night in Joel Embiid’s return. The Sixers big man only had 18 points and 11 rebounds, but you could just tell the squad had much different energy with their star on the floor again. James […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back in business in the NBA playoffs now that Joel Embiid is. In what was as close to a do-or-die game as you could get (aside from actual elimination games), the Sixers won 99-79. Despite a great game from Jimmy Butler, the Sixers clamped down on Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Bam […]

Joel Embiid’s return to the court did just what it needed to do for the Philadelphia 76ers. The MVP finalist fought through facial and thumb injuries to give his team a new life with their backs against the wall. The Sixers. defeated the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their second-round NBA playoff series. Embiid […]

The status of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was a huge story leading up to the team’s Game 3 NBA Playoff matchup vs. the Miami Heat. Embiid, who has been dealing with a torn ligament in his thumb, a concussion and a broken orbital bone, was in jeopardy of missing the contest, though he was […]

It’s safe to say that Joel Embiid has been… different the past few seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers star has always had the potential to be a dominant force. However, Embiid hasn’t been able to put it together consistently… until last season. Now, he’s one of the most dominant stars in the league, with the ability […]

Before facing off in the second round of the playoffs, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid were once teammates. The two were part of the 2019 Philadelphia 76ers team that lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Toronto Raptors. In that short time together, Butler and Embiid built a solid friendship that lasted even after the former […]

Joel Embiid suffered a freak injury in the first round that kept him out of Games 1 and 2 against the Miami Heat. He made a triumphant comeback in Game 3 as the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a 99-79 win. Embiid, who wore a protective mask due to his orbital bone fracture, was asked about […]

Jimmy Butler admitted that the Miami Heat committed a lot of errors in their shocking Game 3 blowout at the hands of the Philadelphia 7ers. However, he couldn’t deny Joel Embiid played a huge role in the 99-79 loss as well. While Butler refused to give all the credit to Embiid, he emphasized that the […]

The first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors was incredibly entertaining to watch. After dropping the first three-games, the young Raptors attempted the impossible. However, they were shut down by the might of Philly. However, a few unfortunate accidents ruined the fun for both sides. Of course, we’re talking about Raptors star […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was not very pleased with his team’s performance in Game 3 after they were blown out by the Sixers, 99-79. After the game, coach Spo made sure to let his team know that their effort was simply unacceptable. The Heat coach admitted that he was pleased by his team’s […]

Joel Embiid has a message for everyone after he helped the Philadelphia 76ers take down the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series, and he didn’t have to say or write any word to declare it. On Twitter, the Sixers big man posted a plain photo of a popular Idris Elba […]

After what seemed like ages for Philadelphia 76ers fans, Joel Embiid has returned to action. The Cameroonian superstar has missed Games 1 and 2 due to an orbital fracture AND a concussion. Embiid was finally cleared to play in Game 3, and he had an immediate impact on the team. Despite the win, though, Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back with authority in Game 3 against the Miami Heat on Friday, winning 99-79 in Joel Embiid’s return. We now have a brand new series and Magic Johnson was loving what he saw from Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. Great coaching job by Doc Rivers! He made great in-game adjustments all […]

James Harden has been heavily criticized of late for the role he has played — or the lack thereof — for the Sixers as they fell to an 0-2 hole against the Miami Heat. The former league MVP bounced back in a major way on Friday as he helped Philly to a season-saving Game 3 […]

The good news for Philadelphia 76ers fans on Friday is that Joel Embiid was able to make his return from his orbital fracture in Game 3 against the Miami Heat. The bad news is that the rumored buzz that he was going to be named MVP on said return looks unlikely to say the least. […]

Joel Embiid didn’t have his best game in his return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, but his presence was enough for them to destroy the Miami Heat. Just ask Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. The Cameroonian center made just 12 shot attempts in the game and made five, though he did connect eight […]

James Harden may be currently struggling with the Philadelphia 76ers, but Kendrick Perkins doesn’t like it that people are doubting his place in the NBA Top 75 list. When asked if Harden should still be in the NBA Top 75 given his lack of playoff success and recent poor performances, Perkins came into the defense […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will return for Game 3 Friday night against the Miami Heat, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will warm up momentarily with the intention of returning tonight in Game 3 against the Miami Heat, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @YahooSports. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 6, 2022 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a rather interesting yet undesirable situation heading into Game 3 against the Miami Heat. They have the home-court advantage, but they’re down 0-2 in the series. Now, there’s a possibility that Joel Embiid could make his return after missing the beginning of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. However, even if he […]

The Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers will face off in a crucial Game 3 on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Heat-76ers prediction and pick.   This series has been all Miami so far. The Heat have dominated both games defensively while performing capably on offense. That […]

Going all the way back to his college days at Arizona State, James Harden has always shown he is a pure scorer of the basketball. His willingness to throw his body around in the paint and use his agility to get shots off has been remarkable. The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted him third overall in […]

Down 0-2 to the Miami Heat in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series, the Philadelphia 76ers still have some hope. Ahead of Game 3, the team got a huge update on Joel Embiid. The star center cleared concussion protocols and has been upgraded to “doubtful,” after being listed as “out” on Thursday. Sixers team reporter Lauren […]

Joel Embiid’s status for Game 3 is the most important thing to the Philadelphia 76ers. It could be the deciding factor of their season. The Sixers need their superstar big man in order to stand a chance against the Miami Heat in the second round of the NBA playoffs. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, […]

Sixers head coach Doc Rivers has quite a unique relationship with Miami Heat team president Pat Riley. Apart from being two of the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA, these two were actually on the same team nearly three decades ago. Back then, Rivers was still a player while Riley was the head […]

The Miami Heat earned another decisive victory against the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 lead as the Eastern Conference Semifinals shift to the City of Brotherly Love. Needless to say, the Sixers’ hopes of being competitive in this series rest on their performance in a pivotal Game 3. Will Joel Embiid […]

As the Miami Heat have an eye on building a commanding 3-0 lead in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers, they could possibly get a key player back in time for the contest. A day ahead of Game 3 of the series, the Heat listed Kyle Lowry as questionable […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had to play the first two games of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series without Joel Embiid. He suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in Game 6 of the first round. Now, the Sixers are down 0-2 to the Miami Heat ahead of Game 3 in Philadelphia. While he was […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets came into the trade deadline as the most interesting teams to watch. With the Sixers constantly denying Ben Simmons trade rumors and the Nets all of a sudden having to deal with a disgruntled James Harden, the two teams joined forces for a massive trade that swapped their stars. Over […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered another tough loss to the Miami Heat Wednesday night. They are now 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals series. There were a few positives that came out of the loss, including the heart and effort from Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris. However, the negatives outweighed the positives, one main negative being […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell 119-103 to the Miami Heat in Game 2 Wednesday night. They are now 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals series heading into Game 3 in Philadelphia. While the series is far from over, especially if Joel Embiid can make a comeback, many Sixers fans are losing hope. However, Tyrese Maxey isn’t […]

The Miami Heat took care of business once again in Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, cruising to a 119-103 victory to take a 2-0 series lead as Joel Embiid continues to watch helplessly due to his injuries. What should have been an incredible series has been a laugher so far after the Heat won […]

The Miami Heat are on the verge of virtually eliminating the Philadelphia 76ers. A win in Game 3 on Friday on the road would all but lock up their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. But the Sixers still have lots of fight in them. With the looming return of Joel Embiid and a home […]

Hope is not gone for the Philadelphia 76ers but it is on a very steep decline. The Miami Heat have completely owned the Sixers so far in their matchup in the NBA playoffs, taking the first two games of their series in a decisive fashion. Joel Embiid is looking to return, though his face injuries […]

There’s nothing Philadelphia 76ers fans want more right now than a healthy Joel Embiid. But the updates trickling out on his injury status of late aren’t exactly encouraging for his return. The orbital fracture on Joel Embiid’s head has affected his vision enough that reports indicate he just started using his cellphone again. Via Yahoo […]

Victor Oladipo produced another eye-popping performance for the Miami Heat on Wednesday as they defeated a shorthanded Sixers side, 119-103. The Heat are now 2-0 up in the series and are looking good to book their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Oladipo came off the bench to score 19 points as he single-handedly outscored […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Wednesday surpassed his boss Pat Riley in the list of highest winning percentages among coaches with at least 100 games in the history of the NBA Playoffs. With the Heat’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their second round series, Spoelstra improved his record to 91-59 […]

James Harden hasn’t been his usual self not only in the playoffs but ever since he joined the Philadelphia 76ers, and his numbers prove that as well. When Joel Embiid was ruled out for Games 1 and 2 of their playoffs series with the Miami Heat because of a head injury, many thought that Harden […]

Dwyane Wade came out to support the Miami Heat on Wednesday night as they took down the Sixers, 119-103, in Game 2 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. The Heat icon was all smiles as he congratulated coach Erik Spoelstra and some of the players after their big win. What Wade did […]