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Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams doesn’t take himself too seriously and it’s not uncommon to see him smiling on and off the court. However, following Tuesday night’s 103-101 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Williams was far from happy. In fact, he absolutely roasted the referees in a curse-filled rant after the crazy game. With less […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has the rest of the NBA world on his fingertips following such an exceptionally dominant performance on Tuesday night against the Boston Celtics. In a heated affair between two of the best teams in the NBA, it was Embiid whose star shone blindingly bright as he erupted for 52-point masterclass […]

Given the talent involved in the 2022-23 NBA MVP race, the narrative will play a huge part in determining which player, among all deserving candidates, gets to hoist the newly-named Michael Jordan Trophy. Thus, there’s no better time for Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid to bust out everything in his arsenal — including a dominant […]

With the margins as razor-thin for this year’s NBA MVP race, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s recent performance against the Boston Celtics may have gotten him a leg up over Nikola Jokic. That’s certainly where Jimmy Butler’s head is at. The Miami Heat frontman gave his definitive take after hearing Embiid poured in 52 points […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics for the first time this season behind an unreal Joel Embiid performance. He carried the Sixers as much as a player could, scoring 52 points in a 103-101 win and showcasing the tweaks he made that have unlocked the insane level he has reached this season. […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid has erased just about all doubt that the 2022-23 MVP award will go to someone else. The Philadelphia 76ers big man eviscerated the Boston Celtics on national television, stamping his name as the MVP favorite with just a handful of games left. In a season full of statement games, the Sixers’ […]

The Boston Celtics’ comeback bid against the Philadelphia 76ers came a bit short, with Jayson Tatum taking the final shot and missing what would have been a game-tying jumper. When asked about his miss, though, the superstar forward is a bit loss for words. After all, for Tatum, “s**t happened so fast.” Jayson Tatum walks […]

The NBA’s Most Valuable Player award is a season-long achievement. But when the numbers are as close as they have been between Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, narratives and statement games carry significant weight. The Philadelphia 76ers center made a bold statement on Tuesday as he pummeled the Boston Celtics en route to […]

Joel Embiid proved Tuesday that he’s the 2022-23 season MVP. If the hype over his 50-piece against the Boston Celtics is not enough to cement the award, then the history he made should do the trick. Embiid finished with 52 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks to lead the Sixers to the narrow […]

Nikola Jokic picked a terrible time to put up a clunker. To be fair, this was his first game back for the Denver Nuggets following a three-game injury layoff, but this still isn’t enough for fans to overlook the fact that he played terribly in a shocking loss to a 20-60 Houston Rockets side in […]

There was no stopping Joel Embiid Tuesday night. The Philadelphia 76ers big man powered his way through against the Boston Celtics for an incredible offensive performance that saw him drop a total of 52 points to help the Sixers score a 103-101 victory. With that scoring outburst, Joel Embiid has the scoring title in the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (52-27) hosted the Boston Celtics (54-23) in one of their biggest matchups of the regular season. Needing a win to keep their hopes at the Eastern Conference’s second seed alive, the Sixers beat the Celtics for the first time this season by a score of 103-101. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid sent the whole NBA Twitterverse into utter chaos as he dropped a massive dunk on the Boston Celtics en route to 50 points. In the final 85 seconds of the game, Embiid showed how unstoppable he is. After easily spinning around Grant Williams, he proceeded to deliver a tomahawk slam […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went up against a shorthanded Boston Celtics side that did not have the services of Jaylen Brown and Robert Williams. Without Boston’s starting center in the mix, you just knew that Sixers superstar Joel Embiid was going to have a big game — and that he did. Embiid came out firing from […]

The Boston Celtics face a tough matchup against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Trying to prevent Embiid from another offensive explosion is already a daunting challenge in itself, but unfortunately for the Celtics, they will need to do so without Robert Williams in the mix. Robert Williams injury status vs. Sixers […]

Boston Celtics star wing Jaylen Brown put together a forgettable performance in Friday’s contest against the Utah Jazz. He scored just 12 points — on 5-for-19 shooting from the field — in a game the Celtics went on to win by a final score of 122-114. Still, when the Celtics visit the Wells Fargo Center […]

The Boston Celtics (54-24) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (51-27) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-76ers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Celtics-76ers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel NBA Odds: Celtics-76ers Odds Boston Celtics: +2 (-110) Philadelphia 76ers: -2 (-110) […]

Keep doubting Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks star loves it and uses it as a fuel to show everyone what he can do. Case in point: their Sunday destruction of Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Antetokounmpo absolutely dominated against the Sixers, exploding for a double-double of 33 points and 14 rebounds. He also had […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (51-27) returned to the site of one of their best wins in recent memory as they faced the Milwaukee Bucks on the road (56-22). In this one, the Sixers had the shot to secure another huge win but couldn’t keep their feet on the gas, losing 117-104. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss […]

Will the Philadelphia 76ers deliver on their championship expectations? They have made the playoffs in each of the last six seasons but without any long run to show for it. The pattern of second-round exits (interrupted only by a first-round defeat) dwells heavily on the minds of Joel Embiid and the Sixers as the 2022-23 […]

Sunday’s NBA slate will come to a close as we’re back with another prediction and pick for this battle between Eastern Conference giants. The Philadelphia 76ers (51-26) will travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (55-22). Don’t miss this primetime matchup on Sunday Night! Check out our NBA odds series for our 76ers-Bucks prediction and […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is easily one of the greatest players of his generation, and that’s despite the fact that he has yet to win an MVP award nor even make it to an All-NBA First Team. A big reason for that is the positional limitations the NBA is implementing currently, with one […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have established themselves as a legitimate NBA title contender after an inconsistent start to the season. A big part of that slow start was due to star shooting guard James Harden out with a toe injury. They are now one of the top teams in the NBA. The Sixers hopes of catching […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is having another monster campaign and at the moment, looks to be in line to finally win his first NBA MVP Award after Nikola Jokic edged him out in 2021-22. It also appears Damian Lillard is completely behind the Sixers big man for capturing the honors at the season’s end. […]

The NBA MVP debate is getting a tad bit tiring at this point, no? The talks about who deserves the MVP more gets way too vitriolic nowadays. Today, the debate is largely centered around which All-Star center deserves to win: Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic or Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid. Amid the discussions, a […]

PHILADELPHIA — Although Tyrese Maxey didn’t stuff the stat sheet in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Toronto Raptors, he made a sizable impact on both ends of the floor. He continued showing his two-way prowess as the Sixers crossed the 50-win threshold for the 2022-23 season. Maxey’s 13 points and six assists on 5-8 shooting […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers took care of business against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, leaning on a second-quarter explosion to garner a lead big enough to hold onto the rest of the way out. Joel Embiid didn’t have a great game. but he was good enough to help get the Sixers a win. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (51-26) closed out the final full month of the regular season with a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors (38-39). The Sixers went up by as much as 24, lost the plot for a bit and pulled out a 117-110 win. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Raptors. Sixers player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Tobias Harris on Friday as they take on the Toronto Raptors in a crucial game at the Wells Fargo Center. Harris has been ruled out for the game due to a non-COVID illness, per Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints. It certainly couldn’t have come a t the worst possible time […]

Friday’s NBA slate will be a wild one as we continue our NBA odds series with a prediction for this Eastern Conference matchup between two hot teams. The Toronto Raptors (38-38) will travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (50-26). Check out our NBA odds series for our Raptors-76ers prediction and pick. The Toronto Raptors […]

CAMDEN, NJ — Prior to joining the Philadelphia 76ers, De’Anthony Melton earned the nickname “Mr. Do Something” for his tremendous versatility on the court. All season long, the Sixers have leaned on him to excel in as many areas as he can to help the team. In a change of pace, he tapped into one […]

After months of basketball, the 2022-23 NBA regular season is entering its final stages. With less than two weeks left to play, the playoff picture is getting closer to its final shape. While the standings have some surprises, organizations such as the Philadelphia 76ers still are some of the main frontrunners for the title. So […]

After a promising first two seasons in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a bonafide star in his third year in the big leagues. Not only is he averaging a career-high 20.5 points per game on excellent efficiency from the field (48.0%) and behind the three-point arc (42.7%), but Maxey […]

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden returned to the court after a four-game absence caused by Achilles soreness. The Philadelphia 76ers picked up a win over the Dallas Mavericks but the Sixers’ floor general didn’t have a very smooth return overall. Fortunately, he played well enough to help Philly snap a three-game skid. Harden said he felt […]

PHILADELPHIA — Even as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks to snap their losing streak, a lot of the discussion surrounding Joel Embiid was about his decision to sit out against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Sixers superstar’s calf injury caught up to him after three games in four days […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (50-26) returned home after their road trip and faced the Dallas Mavericks (37-40) in a nationally televised game. The Sixers snapped their three-game losing streak and won 116-108. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Mavs. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 25 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 8-17 FG shooting Embiid […]

A lot is on the line for the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night when they battled Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. As such, it’s no surprise that emotions were running high in this matchup. For his part, Kyrie Irving got into it with a courtside fan early in the game, […]

Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden has missed the last four games due to an Achilles injury. Unsurprisingly, without their second-best player and top playmaker, the Sixers have struggled of late, as they own a 1-3 record since he’s been out. So when Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks visit the Wells Fargo […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar big man Joel Embiid missed Monday’s contest against the Denver Nuggets due to a calf injury. Unsurprisingly, without their best player and arguably the best player in the league, the Sixers lost to the Nuggets by a final score of 116-111. So when Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks visit […]