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The status of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was a huge story leading up to the team’s Game 3 NBA Playoff matchup vs. the Miami Heat. Embiid, who has been dealing with a torn ligament in his thumb, a concussion and a broken orbital bone, was in jeopardy of missing the contest, though he was […]

It’s safe to say that Joel Embiid has been… different the past few seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers star has always had the potential to be a dominant force. However, Embiid hasn’t been able to put it together consistently… until last season. Now, he’s one of the most dominant stars in the league, with the ability […]

Before facing off in the second round of the playoffs, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid were once teammates. The two were part of the 2019 Philadelphia 76ers team that lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Toronto Raptors. In that short time together, Butler and Embiid built a solid friendship that lasted even after the former […]

Joel Embiid suffered a freak injury in the first round that kept him out of Games 1 and 2 against the Miami Heat. He made a triumphant comeback in Game 3 as the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a 99-79 win. Embiid, who wore a protective mask due to his orbital bone fracture, was asked about […]

Jimmy Butler admitted that the Miami Heat committed a lot of errors in their shocking Game 3 blowout at the hands of the Philadelphia 7ers. However, he couldn’t deny Joel Embiid played a huge role in the 99-79 loss as well. While Butler refused to give all the credit to Embiid, he emphasized that the […]

The first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors was incredibly entertaining to watch. After dropping the first three-games, the young Raptors attempted the impossible. However, they were shut down by the might of Philly. However, a few unfortunate accidents ruined the fun for both sides. Of course, we’re talking about Raptors star […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was not very pleased with his team’s performance in Game 3 after they were blown out by the Sixers, 99-79. After the game, coach Spo made sure to let his team know that their effort was simply unacceptable. The Heat coach admitted that he was pleased by his team’s […]

Joel Embiid has a message for everyone after he helped the Philadelphia 76ers take down the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series, and he didn’t have to say or write any word to declare it. On Twitter, the Sixers big man posted a plain photo of a popular Idris Elba […]

After what seemed like ages for Philadelphia 76ers fans, Joel Embiid has returned to action. The Cameroonian superstar has missed Games 1 and 2 due to an orbital fracture AND a concussion. Embiid was finally cleared to play in Game 3, and he had an immediate impact on the team. Despite the win, though, Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back with authority in Game 3 against the Miami Heat on Friday, winning 99-79 in Joel Embiid’s return. We now have a brand new series and Magic Johnson was loving what he saw from Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. Great coaching job by Doc Rivers! He made great in-game adjustments all […]

The good news for Philadelphia 76ers fans on Friday is that Joel Embiid was able to make his return from his orbital fracture in Game 3 against the Miami Heat. The bad news is that the rumored buzz that he was going to be named MVP on said return looks unlikely to say the least. […]

Joel Embiid didn’t have his best game in his return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, but his presence was enough for them to destroy the Miami Heat. Just ask Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. The Cameroonian center made just 12 shot attempts in the game and made five, though he did connect eight […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will return for Game 3 Friday night against the Miami Heat, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will warm up momentarily with the intention of returning tonight in Game 3 against the Miami Heat, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @YahooSports. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 6, 2022 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a rather interesting yet undesirable situation heading into Game 3 against the Miami Heat. They have the home-court advantage, but they’re down 0-2 in the series. Now, there’s a possibility that Joel Embiid could make his return after missing the beginning of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. However, even if he […]

Down 0-2 to the Miami Heat in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series, the Philadelphia 76ers still have some hope. Ahead of Game 3, the team got a huge update on Joel Embiid. The star center cleared concussion protocols and has been upgraded to “doubtful,” after being listed as “out” on Thursday. Sixers team reporter Lauren […]

Joel Embiid’s status for Game 3 is the most important thing to the Philadelphia 76ers. It could be the deciding factor of their season. The Sixers need their superstar big man in order to stand a chance against the Miami Heat in the second round of the NBA playoffs. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, […]

The Miami Heat earned another decisive victory against the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 lead as the Eastern Conference Semifinals shift to the City of Brotherly Love. Needless to say, the Sixers’ hopes of being competitive in this series rest on their performance in a pivotal Game 3. Will Joel Embiid […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had to play the first two games of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series without Joel Embiid. He suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in Game 6 of the first round. Now, the Sixers are down 0-2 to the Miami Heat ahead of Game 3 in Philadelphia. While he was […]

The Miami Heat took care of business once again in Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, cruising to a 119-103 victory to take a 2-0 series lead as Joel Embiid continues to watch helplessly due to his injuries. What should have been an incredible series has been a laugher so far after the Heat won […]

The Miami Heat are on the verge of virtually eliminating the Philadelphia 76ers. A win in Game 3 on Friday on the road would all but lock up their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. But the Sixers still have lots of fight in them. With the looming return of Joel Embiid and a home […]

Hope is not gone for the Philadelphia 76ers but it is on a very steep decline. The Miami Heat have completely owned the Sixers so far in their matchup in the NBA playoffs, taking the first two games of their series in a decisive fashion. Joel Embiid is looking to return, though his face injuries […]

There’s nothing Philadelphia 76ers fans want more right now than a healthy Joel Embiid. But the updates trickling out on his injury status of late aren’t exactly encouraging for his return. The orbital fracture on Joel Embiid’s head has affected his vision enough that reports indicate he just started using his cellphone again. Via Yahoo […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler wants to play against Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, who is still out due to a facial injury. Butler said this so himself after the Heat pulverized the Sixers on Wednesday, 119-103 to take a 2-0 lead in their second round series in the NBA Playoffs. The All-Star forward added, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers now stare at a 0-2 hole in their Eastern Conference Semi-Finals series against the Miami Heat. With Joel Embiid’s latest update, t looks like it doesn’t get any easier anytime soon. The Sixers center suffered a fracture in his orbital bone during Game 6 of their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors […]

Tyrese Maxey balled out on Wednesday night as the Sixers fell to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their second-round matchup, 119-103. The Sixers were still missing Joel Embiid in this one and somebody had to step up, so Maxey made sure his team wouldn’t go down without a fight. The Sixers guard dropped […]

The Sixers will need to navigate their Game 2 matchup against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night without their superstar big man Joel Embiid, who himself is still dealing with a pair of lingering injuries. The five-time All-Star is progressing well on his road to recovery, however, and it looks like he’s going to suit […]

Real Madrid’s stunning comeback against Manchester City in the Champions League Semifinals sent social media into a frenzy. Perhaps no one was more fired up than Philadelphia 76ers star and Real Madrid mega fan, Joel Embiid. The NBA superstar took to Twitter to share his excitement after Real Madrid defied the odds to stage the […]

Joel Embiid’s absence has left the Philadelphia 76ers in a dire state. The Miami Heat held down Game 1 against the Sixers. After a tightly contested first half, P.J.Tucker clamped James Harden and Miami took the 106-92 win to start their next series in the NBA playoffs. The best-case scenario for the Sixers is that […]

The Miami Heat took care of business on Monday night, defeating the Sixers, 106-92, to draw first blood in their second-round series. Miami did this without star point guard Kyle Lowry, who is currently dealing with a lingering hamstring injury. It has now been confirmed that the Heat will be without Lowry yet again for […]

The Miami Heat took care of business in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, running away with a 106-92 victory thanks to a big second half. While the Heat are still missing Kyle Lowry, they caught a break with Joel Embiid’s facial injury that currently has him sidelined. Miami jumped out to a quick 14-point […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were dealt a brutal blow when Joel Embiid suffered a broken face late in the Sixers’ Game 6 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The injury kept him out of Game 1 against the Miami Heat in the second round and will keep him sidelined for at least another game and perhaps longer. […]

Obviously, this is a story about James Harden, who obviously plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. Obviously, the Sixers lost to the Miami Heat, 106-92 in Game 1 of their second round battle in the NBA Playoffs. While it was obvious that they had a huge handicap without star center Joel Embiid, the Sixers still put […]

It wasn’t a virtuosic performance, but the Miami Heat drew first blood in their second round series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, hacking out a 106-92 win. The Sixers played with a huge disadvantage—figuratively and literally—as star behemoth Joel Embiid remains sidelined indefinitely due to a facial injury. But when asked about the Heat […]

The Sixers struggled without Joel Embiid on the floor in their Game 1 matchup against the Miami Heat. Philly needed James Harden to step up big time but in the end, the Heat were able to clamp down on the former league MVP to secure a 106-92 win against the Sixers. PJ Tucker did a […]

Toronto Raptors fans and broadcasters were on the receiving end of major backlash for cheering and celebrating Joel Embiid’s injury during Game 6 of their playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers. To recall, Embiid got elbowed in the face by Pascal Siakam late in the contest. While the injury wasn’t apparent at that time and […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert could soon become teammates, albeit not in the NBA. According to Eurohoops (citing a report by French outlet RMC Sport), Embiid has apparently started the process of obtaining French nationality that will allow him to compete as part of the France national basketball team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers emerged from their first round NBA Playoff series against the Toronto Raptors with a win but sustained a tough blow in the series’ final contest, as star center Joel Embiid, who was already dealing with a torn ligament in his thumb, suffered a right orbital fracture. The injury is expected to keep […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suddenly face an uphill battle in their first-round series against Miami Heat after the news that star big man Joel Embiid will be out for the first two games at the very least due to injury. Embiid suffered an orbital fracture and mild concussion last week against the Toronto Raptors and Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the Miami Heat in the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. However, Philadelphia is facing some issues right now regarding Joel Embiid, as the superstar center is dealing with a facial injury. It’ll be interesting to see how this series plays out, as it sounds like […]