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The San Antonio Spurs will travel to the City of Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia 76ers. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Spurs-76ers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Spurs defeated the Washington Wizards 131-127. Amazingly, there was a lot of offense throughout. It was 127-126 […]

Joel Embiid is having a great season for the Philadelphia 76ers, but many fans have complained about the amount of free throws he has been shooting this season, and 76ers president Daryl Morey had a simple response to those complaining on Twitter. Seems we have to remind folks of this every season https://t.co/d4ZCp5jbwh pic.twitter.com/fS3zQA3kdd — […]

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets, as they were expected to. But it didn’t look like the beatdown that the title hopeful was supposed to put on one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Sixers won by a score of 97-89 due in large part to a 33-point game from Joel Embiid. […]

Joel Embiid is on another level when it comes to scoring the ball. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man is simply unguardable, averaging more points (35.0) than minutes (34.2) this season as he makes a case to win the MVP again. The latest stop on Embiid’s tour of destruction was North Carolina, where the 76ers defeated […]

On the second night of a road back-to-back, the Philadelphia 76ers (28-13) faced the Charlotte Hornets (9-31). The Sixers played a bad game overall but still won by a score of 97-89. Let’s break down the Sixers’ ugly win. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 33 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, 11-23 FG shooting […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is just a few weeks away with a couple of teams already making notable trades. This is the time of year when trade rumors are swirling out of nowhere almost every team is linked to some type of trade. The Philadelphia 76ers are a team that could be looking to upgrade […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still seeking a star-level upgrade before the trade deadline comes and goes. With a dearth of marquee two-way impact players available leading up to February 8th after OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam found new homes, though, Daryl Morey is also eyeing the possibility of more subtle reinforcements—specifically, a backup point guard […]

In a season that has already seen its fair share of remarkable performances, Philadelphia 76ers’ center Joel Embiid has emerged as the focal point of awe and admiration. The latest accolade comes from former NBA player and teammate JJ Redick, who drew a historic comparison between Embiid’s current exploits and the legendary Wilt Chamberlain’s iconic […]

Throwing a pass off the backboard for a self alley-oop is becoming en vogue in recent weeks. But make no mistake about it, that is a ridiculously difficult play to pull off. Don’t tell that to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, however, after he decided to pull that feat of wizardry from his deep bag […]

Joel Embiid is dominating at such a high level right now that he’s actively costing himself playing time. He’s more than happy for that to be the case, though. Once again, the Philadelphia 76ers played so well that Embiid was able to rest the entire fourth quarter. Typically reserved for beatdowns of bad teams, Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (27-13) got away for the weekend, starting with a matchup against the Orlando Magic (22-20). Joel Embiid destroyed everything in his path as the Sixers won 124-109. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 36 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 12-22 FG shooting The big fella […]

Anthony Edwards rocked the NBA world on Thursday night with arguably the best in-game self alley-oop of all-time. Joel Embiid clearly caught replays of the instant-classic move, pulling off his own version of the Minnesota Timberwolves star’s step-through, off-backboard lob and dunk less than 24 hours later. J😱EL EMBIID. pic.twitter.com/pKA5dzzryP — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January […]

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Charlotte Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back. The 76ers visit the Orlando Magic on Friday night before catching a flight to North Carolina to take on the Hornets. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Hornets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The 76ers are getting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have plenty of time to upgrade their team before the NBA trade deadline hits. The Sixers could use another ball-handler to support Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. But one of the names they are not expected to pursue is Bruce Brown, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Pompey tweeted the […]

We used NBA 2K24 to simulate and predict the winner of tonight’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic. From Tyrese Maxey to Paolo Banchero, both teams show enough promise to make a push for the playoffs. However, only one team can win tonight’s matchup. Who will win in this epic simulation using NBA […]

It was a battle of Eastern and Western conference giants this past Tuesday, when the Philadelphia 76ers took down the Denver Nuggets. While all the attention was on the two best big men in the league, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, action was happening elsewhere as well. Unsurprisingly, it involved none other than the very […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will head to Central Florida to face the Orlando Magic on Friday night. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a 76ers-Magic prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The 76ers defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-121 on Tuesday. Initially, it was a tie game at halftime. The Sixers […]

After a hot start to the 2023-24 season, the Orlando Magic are in the midst of a slump that has bumped them from as high as 2nd down to 8th in the Eastern Conference standings. Amidst their drop-off, the Magic are reportedly looking to make some moves ahead of the February trade deadline. Center Wendell […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Robert Covington has yet to take the court for the Philadelphia 76ers since the calendar turned to 2024. The veteran forward has dealt with an injury to his left knee that has kept him out of seven straight games. While he is still going to miss a few more, his potential return […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s latest matchup against Nikola Jokic was once again a massive success. The Philadelphia 76ers center played excellently and led his team to a win over one of the best teams in the league. The buckets he poured in came from every which way, including from long distance. Embiid dominated the Denver […]

The latest matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets did not disappoint. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic were each brilliant in their own right but Embiid had the upper hand and pulled out the 126-121 win on the second night of a back-to-back. Embiid ended his 30-point-10-rebound streak but did so in style with […]

The battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets did not disappoint. Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid were going at each other for the whole four quarters. Neither of the superstars was willing to give up another loss in their record. But, it was noticeable that the Serbian MVP was not as aggressive in getting […]

Joel Embiid took center stage on Tuesday night, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a hard-fought 126-121 win against the defending champion Denver Nuggets. His magnificent, statement-making outing included 41 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, in what was a highly-anticipated showdown with Nikola Jokic. But Embiid was not single-handedly responsible for Philly’s big victory. Tyrese […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s case to be considered the best player in the NBA is as good as anyone’s. But the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is not one to openly make that case. In his eyes, it’s a title he has yet to earn. After playing a spectacular game against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets […]

Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic was the headlining battle in the Philadelphia 76ers game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. But a secondary matchup may have been the key in the 76ers 126-121 win over Denver. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray struggled his way to a 7-16 shooting night. Murray still managed 17 points, but 76ers […]

For the entirety of the 2022-23 season, the MVP race boiled down to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Thus, every matchup of theirs have become must-see television. That is, of course, when Embiid doesn’t end up sitting out an all important clash against the peer closest to him […]

Going into Tuesday night’s much-hyped clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets, expectations were somewhat tempered. Joel Embiid returned from a knee injury the previous night after being sidelined for 10 days, so a second game of a back-to-back against Nikola Jokic and the reigning champions could have understandably gone poorly. Instead, he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-13) played the Denver Nuggets (28-14) in a highly anticipated showdown. The first matchup of the season between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic was a masterful game that the Sixers won by a score of 126-121. Let’s break down the latest chapter of the Embiid-Jokic story. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 41 […]

Will the Golden State Warriors trade Klay Thompson? If Thompson does not remain with the Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers are the favorite to be his next team at +300 odds, per Betonline. The Atlanta Hawks (+400), New York Knicks (+500), Chicago Bulls (+600), and Dallas Mavericks (+700) are also mentioned as potential suitors according to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Denver Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, meaning that statuses for players are less certain. The possibility that Joel Embiid, who recently missed three games due to swelling in his left knee, would miss his showdown against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic lingers over the nationally televised […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers get their first look at the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic facing off always makes for must-see TV, though the bigger picture looms over two of the NBA’s best talents going head-to-head. The 76ers will see the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, […]

PHILADELPHIA — In the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Houston Rockets, Tyrese Maxey and Patrick Beverley provided critical complementary production on offense around Joel Embiid, who went off for 41 points. It’s the expectation for the former but not as much for the latter, who still has a knack for getting into the paint, hitting […]

Joel Embiid made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on MLK Day against the Houston Rockets following a three-game absence and he did not miss a single beat. Embiid was as dominant as ever, putting up 41 points on 12-21 shooting from the field and 16-17 shooting from the foul line. In fact, the […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is playing MVP-level basketball. But the pattern of games when the Philadelphia 76ers center has displayed it this season has made some NBA fans dismiss his candidacy. The noise from that direction is louder than the fantastic level of basketball Embiid is playing right now. Embiid has dealt with illness and […]

The Denver Nuggets go on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night. Below we will continue with our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nuggets-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Nuggets are 28-13 this season, and they have won seven […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid returned to the lineup Monday against the Houston Rockets after a three-game absence due to a knee injury. Embiid picked up right where he left off, dominating the Rockets to the tune of 41 points and 10 rebounds. By hitting those marks, the Sixers center has now made it 16 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (25-13) faced off with the Houston Rockets (19-20) for some afternoon hoops on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Joel Embiid returned and the Sixers once again won, 124-115. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 41 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 12-21 FG shooting The big man returned […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Houston Rockets for some afternoon hoops. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM EST as the Sixers and Rockets face off for the last time this season. As the game approaches, there is a massive question about the Sixers’ superstar. Is Joel Embiid playing vs. the Rockets? Is 76ers’ Joel […]

The Houston Rockets wll continue their road trip as they will play the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Rockets-76ers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rockets are coming off a 145-113 loss to the Boston Celtics at the TD […]