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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 […]

PHILADELPHIA — The growth of Tyrese Maxey in the 2023-24 season goes beyond what he can do as the second option behind Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers have needed him to be the main option for stretches of the season due to some injuries to Embiid. The results have been shaky, for him and the […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing skid with a resounding home win over the Sacramento Kings. Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Robert Covington all watched as Tobias Harris played a stellar game in a big home victory. Hopefully, each of them will be back in action for the next game. 76ers […]

PHILADELPHIA — Chants of “Tobi! Tobi” rang through the Wells Fargo Center as Tobias Harris tried to hit just one more triple to get his first 40-point game. The Philadelphia 76ers forward was unable to get there, settling for a season-high 37 points in a dominant win over the Sacramento Kings. Harris posted his highest-scoring […]

As the NBA trade deadline fast approaches in February, one name who has been making the rounds in the rumor mill has been that of Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam has spent his entire career with Toronto, helping the Raptors win an NBA title in 2019; however, with the team now hovering around […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (24-13) faced off against the Sacramento Kings (23-15) on Friday night. In their first matchup of the season, as Joel Embiid missed his third consecutive game, the Sixers came out with a great effort and broke their losing streak with a final score of 112-93. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to turn things around amid their current, season-worst losing streak of three. Until Joel Embiid’s return from a knee injury, Nick Nurse and the Sixers have to find answers to survive in his absences. Nurse has not tried to hide his desire for his team to pick it […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be one of the main teams to watch at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. In a trade market that is rumored to feature a more concrete batch of buyers than sellers, the Sixers should see a lot of competition as they try to build further around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will get their first look of the season against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. As they take the court at the Wells Fargo Center, they will look to snap a brief losing streak. Heading into the game, the status of one particular player is on everyone’s mind. Is Joel Embiid playing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are having a great 2023-24 season as the calendar hits January. Philly is 23-13 and sits third in the Eastern Conference. Still, Philly has been mentioned in trade rumors with star Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. They could be big players due to Siakam’s impending contract situation. The 76ers play heavily into the […]

The Sacramento Kings will face the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Kings-76ers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Kings destroyed the Charlotte Hornets 123-98 on Wednesday. Initially, they got an early 33-28 lead. They continued to build the lead […]