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Basketball historians will look back at the 2022-23 NBA season and see that the best player during that span was Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. That being said, they would also discover that Embiid flamed out when his team needed him the most, as he was nearly a no-show in the Sixers’ most important […]

For the second straight year, the Boston Celtics managed to overcome a 3-2 deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinals to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. The script was fairly similar as last year for the most part; the C’s threw away Game 5, won a tough Game 6 […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid should be careful with his words next time. After all, he never knows when it will come back to haunt him. Embiid learned that lesson on Sunday after the Sixers lost to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their playoff series. Following Philly’s brutal 112-88 defeat, the big man’s […]

BOSTON — Joel Embiid had the chance to deliver a statement win to the Philadelphia 76ers and get them into the Eastern Conference Finals. Instead, the greatest chapter of his career ended with a pitiful passage as he shrunk in the moment against the Boston Celtics, losing in blowout fashion in Game 7 as the […]

The hopes of the Philadelphia 76ers to capture the NBA title in the 2022-23 season went up in flames on Sunday when they got booted out of the playoffs by Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. The 112-88 loss to the Celtics in Game 7 of that second-round series was enough to be viewed by […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers acquired James Harden at the 2021-22 trade deadline, the team had high hopes that his partnership with Joel Embiid would result to an NBA Championship. Unfortunately, one and half season and two tries later, Philly still couldn’t get past the second round of the postseason. The disappointment of their first playoff […]

What exactly does Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid mean when he says that he and James Harden can’t win alone? While far and wide are debating that on social media, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard couldn’t help but chime in himself. However, though the athlete-slash-rapper isn’t necessarily a man of few words, just one […]

It’s not a good time to be a Philadelphia 76ers fan, as Joel Embiid played nothing close to MVP level in their Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics. That 112-88 blowout defeat at the hands of Jayson Tatum and the Celtics is also just being used as fuel by Nikola Jokic fans who believe […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers looked poised to barge into the Eastern Conference Finals after establishing a 3-2 series lead in their second-round meeting with the Boston Celtics. Instead, the Sixers flamed out in Games 6 and 7 and are now left with several questions to deal with in the offseason. Making the meltdown […]

Doc Rivers’ seat is at its hottest at the moment following yet another failure by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Playoffs. Despite a loaded roster that now features two MVP winners in Joel Embiid and James Harden, the Sixers got taken out in the second round by the Boston Celtics. While Rivers’ list of […]

BOSTON – The Philadelphia 76ers’ season is over. In a Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid played one of his worst games and the Sixers got run off the court at TD Garden. A season so full of promise is now over, leading to an offseason stuffed to the brim with questions. […]

The Boston Celtics showed their true potential during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, demolishing the Philadelphia 76ers en route to a 112-88 blowout win. While there were plenty of questions about the first-half offensive struggles of Celtics star Jayson Tatum, he answered every one of them on Sunday afternoon. He led Boston with […]

If there’s one person outside of the Boston Celtics organization and their fan base that’s enjoying a Game 7 battle that saw the Celtics handily defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons. With the Celtics demolishing the Sixers on their way to an Eastern Conference Finals berth, Simmons posted a picture […]

The Boston Celtics play their most important game of the season on Sunday afternoon, as they’ll take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The C’s were down in the series 3-2, but after tying it up in Game 6 they have an opportunity to advance in front of their […]

No more room for error. The Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t close out the Boston Celtics at home in Game 6. Now, they’re heading back up north for a Game 7 that will decide the legacies of many of the team’s key figures and the future of the Sixers franchise as a whole. The Sixers’ confidence level […]

The Boston Celtics saved their 2023 NBA Playoffs lives by taking a crucial Game 6 matchup over the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 95-86. It was a sluggish performance from both sides the entire way, highlighted by rough shooting stats from either sidelines. For the Sixers, this was highlighted by James Harden, and arguably […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is nearing its end, which means organizations are a step closer to the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Still, some have one last chance to clinch a spot in the Conference Finals in a win-or-go-home situation. With the Philadelphia 76ers set to face the Boston Celtics on Sunday, it […]

PHILADELPHIA — Game 6 was there for the Philadelphia 76ers to take. They crumbled under the spotlight, losing to the Boston Celtics in what could have been a series-clinching win. Joel Embiid and the Sixers will have to return to Boston for the chance to clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite a […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers let a golden opportunity slip by them in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. The Sixers came out flat and paid the price for it, losing the game at home and setting up a road Game 7. Solid scoring efforts from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey weren’t enough for Philly […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Thursday night as the Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The 76ers find themselves in a prime position to close out the Celtics needing just one win to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Consequently, FanDuel has us covered with same-game parlay […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid starred on both ends of the floor in Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Boston Celtics. He scored 33 points — on 10-for-23 shooting from the field — grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked four shots in a game the Sixers went on to win by a final score of 115-103. So […]

After winning this season’s Most Valuable Player award, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was selected to the 2022-23 NBA All-NBA First Team on Wednesday, but he did not receive the most votes. Embiid led all centers in first team votes and total voting points, but Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with […]

Based on what we’ve been seeing from Joel Embiid in the last four games against the Boston Celtics, it doesn’t seem like the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is dealing with an injury. However, Embiid is still nursing a sprained right knee, and unfortunately for Sixers fans, it could be significant enough for the newly-minted league MVP […]

Joel Embiid was recently named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season and in the postseason, the Philadelphia 76ers big man is proving why he won this award. Dealing with a knee issue, Embiid really has not lost a step and he has been dominating the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference Semifinals […]

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have been looking to break through and make the Eastern Conference Finals. After their Game 5 victory on the road against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, the Sixers are one win away from being in the conference finals. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 115-103 in a game that they […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is coming down to the wire, and the next games should be determinant for the fate of many teams. The Larry O’Brien Trophy is getting closer and closer, but there is still a long way to go. With the Philadelphia 76ers set to host the Boston Celtics […]

For the second time in this series, the Boston Celtics failed to defend their home court against the Philadelphia 76ers. They fell 115-103 and were fortunate to only lose by a 12-point margin. The Sixers dominated Game 5 from the jump, and they now have a significant 3-2 series lead. They’ll have the opportunity to […]

BOSTON — The Philadelphia 76ers are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. They completely owned the Boston Celtics in Game 5, leading by double digits for the whole second half. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey dominated and James Harden had a very solid showing in the Sixers’ biggest game in decades. With his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics squared off in TD Garden looking to retake the series lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup. In Game 5, the Sixers came ready to play and won convincingly with a final score of 115-103. Let’s break down Game 5 between the Sixers and the Celtics. Sixers player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers managed to tie up their best-of-seven semifinal series against the Boston Celtics at two games apiece Sunday night and were guided to victory by the miraculous efforts of their star tandem of James Harden and Joel Embiid. Looking to secure their second consecutive win, Doc Rivers and company already have the challenging […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is officially off and running, and it has already created some memorable moments. Franchises are now a step closer to taking home the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but there is still a long way to go. With the Philadelphia 76ers set to travel to face the Boston Celtics on […]

From one great big man to another. Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Shaquille O’Neal wants everyone to know that in his eyes, Denver Nuggets do-it-all center Nikola Jokic is the best at his position in the NBA, notwithstanding the fact that Joel Embiid has just been named the 2022-23 NBA regular season MVP. Nikola Jokic […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers squeaked out a win in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics…somehow. The Sixers led by 16 at one point, then trailed by five with two minutes left, then finished the job in overtime to tie up the series before it heads back to Boston. James Harden had another playoff masterclass. […]

Joel Embiid had the perfect message for Philadelphia 76ers fans after he and James Harden powered the Sixers to the Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics. Embiid and Harden stepped up big time for Philly to tie the series at 2-2 against Boston. The two combined for 76 points in their 116-115 victory, with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers needed a win in Game 4 of their second round series of the NBA Playoffs to avoid falling into a 3-1 hole and facing the prospect of elimination on the Boston Celtics homecourt in Game 5. It may have come down to the final seconds overtime and they may have needed some […]

There’s a lot of outside noise throughout the 2023 NBA playoffs, but Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon believes his team can block it all out. After a disappointing Game 1 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers without Joel Embiid, Boston looked disorganized and unfocused to start the second round. Yet, in the C’s past two games, […]

Sixers star Joel Embiid feel the timing of his MVP coronation wasn’t exactly the best. Prior to Game 3 Friday in Philadelphia, Embiid was presented with the MVP award following an impressive regular season campaign. With the series tied at 1-1 and Philly fans pumped up, it could have been the perfect precursor to take […]

Sunday’s Game 4 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics is essentially a must-win situation for the Sixers. With the Sixers-Celtics game set to tip off shortly, we’ll be making out Sixers Game 4 predictions. It’s going to be extremely difficult for the Sixers to come back if they lose Game 4 and fall behind […]

After securing a massive win over Omos at Backlash, Seth Rollins was riding high. He had almost 18,000 fans cheering him on, was able to outsmart Omos and MVP with his innovative Super Stomp off the top rope, and, with his night over, “The Visionary” was ready to party up and down the island of […]