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The New York Knicks won 50 games and are officially the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Sadly, there’s no time to celebrate. They open the playoffs on Saturday at home against the Philadelphia 76ers — one of the most talented sefven-seeds in recent memory. And while New York has its own philosophy and X-factors to […]

An old rivalry will be reborn in the 2024 NBA playoffs as the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks square off in the first round. The last time New York and Philadelphia faced off in a playoff series was 1989. Patrick Ewing led his team to a sweep over Charles Barkley and company in the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers barely scraped past the Miami Heat in their Play-In Tournament matchup with a 106-105 victory, setting themselves up for a first-round playoffs series with the New York Knicks. The Heat, on the other hand, now have to find a way to keep their season alive without star forward Jimmy Butler, who ended […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — No NBA arena is revered as much as Madison Square Garden. When the New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, another storied chapter of basketball in The Garden will be written. The Knicks and Sixers are preparing for a tough, physical series. Under […]

We’ve got the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Game 1 Results simulated with NBA 2K24 to see the game’s predicted winner. The #7 Sixers (47-35) survived the Play In Tournament thanks to a comeback effort against Miami. The #2 Knicks (50-32) will face against Philly in the playoffs for the first time since 1989. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers clinched the No. 7 seed of the NBA Playoffs by the hair of their chins. But they’re participating in the postseason. Despite that, some rumors are floating around for the offseason already revolving around Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons. Nothing is set in stone, but reports indicate that Harris is unlikely […]

The introduction of the NBA play-in tournament hasn’t exactly been met with universal acceptance. Some fans believe that it devalues the regular season (which is, in fact, not the truth, as more teams have fancied their chances of making the playoffs, creating more drama in the final weeks of the campaign) and that it gives […]

At one point, the Philadelphia 76ers were in contention for the second-best record in the Eastern Conference standings. But they lost Joel Embiid for a long stretch due to injury. The 76ers slipped in the standings and are now preparing for their first-round series of the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks. While the […]

Jimmy Butler is beloved by Miami Heat fans, not only because of his clutch heroics and tremendous leadership abilities, but also for his unique sense of humor. The man loves to keep everyone on edge. Not even terrible injury news is enough to completely break his spirits. Butler devastatingly suffered an MCL injury early in […]

Two of the most prestigious teams in the Eastern Conference will duke it out in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The New York Knicks exceeded the expectations this season to earn the 2-seed, while the Philadelphia 76ers fell down the standings due to Joel Embiid’s injury en route to the 7-seed. In this […]

76ers’ Joel Embiid will join a talented Team USA in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Embiid has citizenship in three countries and ultimately chose to represent the United States instead of France or his home country of Cameroon. However, it now appears that the Philadelphia 76ers center previously promised French President Emmanuel Macron that he […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers had to grind through a play-in game with the Miami Heat to reach the NBA playoffs. Can they do it for a whole series this time? That’s what they’ll have to do to beat the New York Knicks. The 76ers lost to the Knicks thrice during the regular season, getting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers take on the New York Knicks for game one of their first-round matchup! Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Knicks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The 76ers were able to advance to this series after beating the Miami Heat […]

An ugly win is still a win. The Philadelphia 76ers proved just how true that sentiment can be in their victory over the Miami Heat in the play-in game. Joel Embiid didn’t mince words about the nature of the 105-104 victory afterward. The Sixers scored just 39 points at halftime after getting smothered by the […]

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers escaped a close-run thing against the Miami Heat, taking home a 105-104 victory thanks in large part to the heroics of proven playoff performer Nicolas Batum. One unheralded effect of the 76ers’ victory is that sharpshooter Buddy Hield has now made the playoffs for the first time in his […]

PHILADELPHIA — Nico Batum is more than content to wear the Superman cape just once for the Philadelphia 76ers on their postseason run. His 20 points on 7-12 shooting (6-10 from deep) made him the hero in Philly’s 105-104 victory that clinched the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Batum forecasts that his big night […]

The Miami Heat lost 105-104 to the Philadelphia 76ers in an air-tight Eastern Conference NBA Play-In Tournament matchup Wednesday. As a result, they lost a secure seventh seed spot in the NBA Playoffs and will face the winner of the Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls 9-10 seed game for a chance at the eighth seed. In reflection, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Miami Heat in a play-in game with the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed on the line. The Sixers shrunk under the aggressive, physical Heat and still came out on top 105-104. Let’s break down the play-in game between the 76ers and the Heat. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 23 points, 15 […]

It’s an understatement how huge of a game it is for the Miami Heat Wednesday night as they face the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Play-In Tournament. As the eighth seed, the game is on the road with a hostile environment awaiting Miami with the winner of the contest facing the No. 2 seed in […]

We’ve got the Miami Heat Vs. Philadelphia 76ers Results simulated with NBA 2K24 to see who the game’s prediction on tonight’s matchup. The NBA Play-In Tournament takes place this week, and the winner of this particular game can rest easy knowing they’ve made the playoffs. The #7 76ers (47-35) suffered a mid-to-late season collapse, but […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will duke it out in the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament for a chance at being the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed in the NBA playoffs. Both sides are familiar with one another and will be eager to punch their ticket to the first round. The Sixers are the superior team […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Tyrese Maxey is more prepared for the playoffs than he ever has been. The Philadelphia 76ers’ star guard has improved significantly this season, becoming the perfect complement to Joel Embiid. Their play-in game against the Miami Heat is the first step in what they hope will be a long playoff run. Maxey’s […]

The Heat host the 76ers in the play-in on Wednesday night! We now continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick. The Heat visit the 76ers in the biggest play-in matchup in the Eastern Conference. The Heat enter the play-in as a difficult team to predict. They have the best coach in […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to find their way back into the 2024 NBA Playoffs, but first, they will have to get through the league’s Play-In Tournament after they finished as the seven seed in the Eastern Conference. Assuming they can do that, all eyes are going to be on Embiid, who […]

A total of six teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences are able to say that they officially made the 2024 NBA playoffs. As for the other two spots in both conferences, they will be decided over the course of the next few days via the NBA play-in tournament, a spectacle that has brought […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are red hot entering the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament. Despite being the seventh seed in the conference, they have won eight straight games, which is a legitimate concern for any opponent. A unit led by Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey has the momentum heading into the most important juncture of the season, […]

The road to a return trip to the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics appears to be more wide-open than ever. However, the Celtics, of all teams, would know that anything is possible in the postseason. In fact, the Celtics could end up facing one of its most difficult matchups in the playoffs in the […]

It’s easy to assume that NBA players and higher-ups block out all the incessant, online chatter. However, Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck revealed that even he surveys the Internet to find out what people are saying about his executive decisions. During the NBC Sports Boston broadcast of the Celtics’ 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to host the Miami Heat in a play-in game, Joel Embiid’s injury status is up in the air. But all signs point to Embiid being back in action on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid was held out of the Sixers’ final regular-season game despite […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is the leading candidate to win the 2023-24 Most Improved Player Award. After making his first All-Star team, ascending into the second option behind Joel Embiid, and taking over as the lead option for months during Embiid’s absence, Maxey has had a sensational season. The expectation was that Maxey would […]

PHILADELPHIA — After missing the Philadelphia 76ers’ final regular-season game, Joel Embiid should be ready to go on Wednesday when the Sixers host the Miami Heat in a play-in game. However, De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington are unlikely to be available. After the 76ers concluded their regular season with a win over the Brooklyn Nets, […]

The postseason pathway for the Miami Heat is set as they will travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the play-in tournament Wednesday night as the winner will face the No. 2 seeded New York Knicks. After Miami beat the Toronto Raptors Sunday afternoon, 118-103, head coach Erik Spoelstra and star Jimmy Butler spoke […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers will have to play their way into the 2024 playoffs after ending the regular season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite looking like a juggernaut with Joel Embiid healthy this season, they will host the Miami Heat on Wednesday evening with a playoff bid up for grabs. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (47-35) finished off their 2023-24 regular season with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets (32-50). The Sixers didn’t look all that great but still took care of business, winning 107-86. Let’s break down the 76ers’ final regular season game. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 26 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 10-20 FG […]

PHILADELPHIA — Over the course of 10 months, Ricky Council IV has been looking to prove to the Philadelphia 76ers that he is a true NBA-caliber player. The undrafted rookie’s new contract signifies a massive success in that goal. The Sixers converted Council’s contract from a two-way deal to a four-year contract that makes him […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will wrap up their regular season with an afternoon matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM EST at the Wells Fargo Center as the Sixers look to pick up a win that could allow them to escape the play-in tournament. But there is an important injury update that […]

The NBA enjoyed a much-needed breather on Saturday, the entire league getting the day off following a frantic Friday night in which all 30 teams took the floor. There’s not much more rest coming for the weary, either—at least among the 20 teams that have already punched their ticket to the postseason, the vast majority […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers finalized their roster for the postseason by signing undrafted rookie Ricky Council IV to a standard contract. Council signed a four-year deal and is now eligible to play in the playoffs for the 76ers after spending the season up to this point on a two-way contract. He excelled with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed undrafted rookie Ricky Council IV to a standard contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Council’s new contract is worth $7.4 million over four years and adds $864,000 in new money this season, Charania reported. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the contract is non-guaranteed for each of the next […]