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The tides have greatly shifted in the Philadelphia 76ers’ second-round series against the Miami Heat. After the Heat jumped out to a 2-0 series lead, the Sixers have come storming back to tie the series 2-2. The return of Joel Embiid, who missed the first two games with a concussion and orbital fracture, has brought […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found a way to tie up the series against the Miami Heat. It’s 2-2 right now and there is no telling where this matchup goes. Philadelphia looked dead in the water at first, but Joel Embiid’s return has fueled the team to continue pushing. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler attempts to light a fire […]

There were several incredible individual performances around the NBA during the 2021-22 season, and each of them deserves a great deal of recognition. The NBA has gradually announced its postseason awards, with the most notable award finally being leaked on Monday morning. Many voters had publicly announced their votes for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has just been named the 2021-22 NBA MVP, and while that’s a reason to celebrate for the Serbian, his fans, countrymen, and Nuggets supporters, not everyone is thrilled over the news. At least one who isn’t is Sixers center Joel Embiid, according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post. […]

James Harden looked like his MVP self on Sunday night as he led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-108 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4. The Bearded One poured in 31 points in the contest, most of which coming late in a crucial stretch that kept the Sixers ahead late. James Harden kept […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat for the second straight game since Joel Embiid’s returned, Kendrick Perkins reiterated his belief that the Sixers center is the true MVP of the league. Perkins has never been shy about publicly declaring that he voted for Embiid as MVP, and on Sunday, he doubled down on […]

James Harden had another big game to help the Philadelphia 76ers tie their playoff series with the Miami Heat at 2-2. After which, Joel Embiid  made sure to remind the doubters and haters what his Sixers teammate just did. Harden exploded for 31 points, seven rebounds and nine assists to propel the Sixers to the […]

The Miami Heat took one to the chin during Thursday night’s Game 3 clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jimmy Butler was the only Heat star who played a solid contest, finishing with a team-high 33 points. But the rest of the team was ice-cold throughout the game. Kyle Lowry finished with a goose egg in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been slapped with a $50,000 fine after violating the rules pertaining to injury reporting in the case of Joel Embiid. Embiid suit up for the Sixers in Game 3 of their showdown with the Miami Heat on Friday, putting up 18 points and 11 rebounds to help Philly get their first […]

Joel Embiid made quite a splash in his return from injury in Game 3 as he led the Sixers to a season-saving win over the Miami Heat on Friday, 99-79. Embiid was definitely trying to make up for lost time and his recent confession reveals just how much he was itching to go during his […]

It is not hyperbole to say that Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers’ entire season and NBA playoffs hopes. Facing a 0-3 series deficit to the Miami Heat, Embiid returned to action with several injuries to uplift James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers. The masked-up MVP finalist led them to a 99-79 win, bringing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are officially on the board in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Miami Heat 99-79 on Friday night in Joel Embiid’s return. The Sixers big man only had 18 points and 11 rebounds, but you could just tell the squad had much different energy with their star on the floor again. James […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back in business in the NBA playoffs now that Joel Embiid is. In what was as close to a do-or-die game as you could get (aside from actual elimination games), the Sixers won 99-79. Despite a great game from Jimmy Butler, the Sixers clamped down on Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Bam […]

Joel Embiid’s return to the court did just what it needed to do for the Philadelphia 76ers. The MVP finalist fought through facial and thumb injuries to give his team a new life with their backs against the wall. The Sixers. defeated the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their second-round NBA playoff series. Embiid […]

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 […]