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The Philadelphia 76ers took a firm stranglehold on their first-round series with the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, blowing them out for the second straight game. With a 2-0 lead heading up North, the Sixers are in a prime position to keep rolling. While the Raps did come out firing in Game 2, Philly quickly slowed […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid admitted that he told Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse to “stop bitching about calls” during the closing seconds of Game 2 of their playoff series. Embiid and Nurse was spotted exchanging words late in the game, and it certainly didn’t look like they were giving pleasantries to each other […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid doesn’t need much motivation. Being the competitive guy that he is, he absolutely abhors losing. But on Monday night, in Game 2 of their first round battle with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Playoffs, Embiid needed a stern reminder. When it became clear that the Raptors’ defensive ploy against […]

Doc Rivers made history on Monday night as he led Joel Embiid and the Sixers to a 112-97 win over the Toronto Raptors to take a commanding 2-0 lead in this first-round series. Rivers is now just the fifth coach in the history of the NBA to reach the century mark in playoff wins. Tuesday’s […]

During the closing seconds of Game 2 between the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid was seen exchanging some words with Nick Nurse. Of course things appeared a bit heated, with Nurse seemingly explaining something to Embiid. It doesn’t look like they were exchanging pleasantries, too, based on their reactions. Joel Embiid and Nick […]

The Sixers scored a huge 112-97 win on Monday as they took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Toronto Raptors in their opening-round series. 76ers superstar Joel Embiid suffered a bit of an injury scare during the game, though, but it looks like there is no cause for concern. Embiid, who was also seen limping […]

The Philadelphia 76ers walked into the locker room with a 67-52 lead over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their 2022 NBA Playoffs matchup. Led by star center Joel Embiid, who had a game-high 19 points at the half, the Sixers appeared to be in control of the contest, just as they were during […]

The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 1 of their first-round series versus the Toronto Raptors 131-111. The Sixers did it behind Tyrese Maxey dropping 38 points on 14-for-21 shooting. Their main guys, James Harden and Joel Embiid, had relatively quiet games but made the Raptors pay from the foul line, combining for 15-of-18 from the charity […]

The Philadelphia 76ers began their playoff run on a high note by dominating the Toronto Raptors in a 131-111 victory in Saturday’s Game 1. With a strong start in the first quarter, Doc Rivers and his men were able to gain an upper hand for the remainder of the game and never looked back to […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers traded for James Harden mid-season, many expected Joel Embiid and the rest of the Sixers to take some time to adjust to his game. After all, Harden is a player who thrives with the ball on his hands. Put simply, adding another offensive juggernaut to the team–unlike Ben Simmons who is […]

The Toronto Raptors could be in serious trouble. Prized rookie Scottie Barnes went down in the fourth period of their Game 1 matchup against the Sixers and it did not look good at all. Barnes was down for a couple of minutes writhing in pain after Sixers superstar Joel Embiid stepped on his left foot […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ preparations for their first-round matchup against the Toronto Raptors are in full swing. Sixers superstar Joel Embiid knows what’s at stake so he’s making sure his whole team is ready for what should be a very tough challenge ahead. On Friday, Embiid revealed how practices have been quite intense for the Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for their fifth-straight playoff run, which kicks off Saturday night in Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors. Even with the postseason tournament starting up, the regular season is still very relevant to Philadelphia. Joel Embiid finished the season as the 2021-2022 Scoring Champion and is in the running for the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Markelle Fultz first overall in the 2017 NBA Draft. He was one of many players acquired as a part of “The Process,” the team’s long-term rebuild centered around Joel Embiid. However, Fultz was traded in February of 2019, before the Sixers could reach their full potential and an NBA championship. Right […]

The Toronto Raptors are the clear underdogs heading into their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s not hard to see why. The Sixers have the clear-cut best player in the series and MVP candidate on their side in Joel Embiid. They also have the second best player in the series and former MVP winner […]

A couple of weeks ago, some of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue’s comments about Sixers superstars James Harden and Joel Embiid were taken out of context. Lue was trying to explain how difficult it was to stop both stars, but the part about his statement that blew up was how he said that […]

James Harden isn’t exactly known for his big-time performances in high-stakes games. That narrative isn’t lost on Joel Embiid, as the Philadelphia 76ers center spoke candidly on the topic. Speaking to reporters during Thursday’s Sixers practice, Embiid revealed his message to James Harden ahead of their series against the Toronto Raptors in the first round […]

James Harden has his fair share of critics. The Philadelphia 76ers guard owns an MVP award, has made 10 All-Star Game appearances, and been named to seven All-NBA teams. But perhaps his stacked trophy case is what fuels the criticisms against his relatively poor playoff performances in the past. Harden has seen his efficiency and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for their fifth playoff run in a row. They will host the Toronto Raptors Saturday night in Game 1 of the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Ahead of Game 1, Joel Embiid, who has led the team to all five of their recent playoff runs, spoke with the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors are preparing to take each other on in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The two foes are quite familiar with each other, particularly on the Philly side of things. Star center Joel Embiid has a good idea of what the Raptors are going to attempt to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors will face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs. It will be a matchup of impressive depth, as Toronto has a starting lineup and bench full of impactful players, and star power, as Philly relies on a handful of players to get the job done. Although the […]

The Toronto Raptors are preparing for a playoff showdown with a familiar foe in the Philadelphia 76ers, a team whom they beat three out of four times in 2021/22. Nevertheless, Fred VanVleet isn’t taking Joel Embiid and Co. for granted. Via Josh Lewenberg of TSN: Fred VanVleet on the Sixers: “A couple weeks ago they […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic could potentially win the NBA regular-season MVP award for the second year in a row. After earning the title in 2021, Jokic is head-to-head with Philadelphia 76ers’ big man Joel Embiid for the 2022 title. Winning the title two years in a row would be a remarkable accomplishment. However, Jokic […]

Right before the regular season began, there was a lot of doubt revolving around the Philadelphia 76ers. For one, the Ben Simmons saga had everyone thinking that Philly won’t be the same juggernaut they were before and the load on Joel Embiid’s shoulders will be too much. But as fate would have it, the Sixers […]

As it currently stands, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the heavy favorites to win the MVP. If you’re going to ask Stephen A. Smith who he’s voting, though, he has the Philadelphia 76ers center getting the edge. While Jokic undoubtedly has the better numbers and is close when it comes to team record, Stephen […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on their way to their fifth playoff run in a row. Joel Embiid will attempt to lead his team to victory, starting with their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. While he’s steadfast in winning this year’s NBA title, Embiid has another honor on his mind: the regular-season MVP award. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on their way to their fifth playoff run in a row. Before the streak started in 2018, the team hadn’t seen the postseason tournament since 2012. Every season, good or bad, has led up to this one, arguably the organization’s best chance at an NBA title. The Sixers finished the regular […]

The fourth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers are set to begin the 2022 NBA Playoffs with a first-round matchup against the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference. After engaging in a blockbuster trade midway through the season, many have already set high expectations for the Sixers to be strong contenders for the title in 2021-22. However, James […]

Joel Embiid is an MVP candidate for a reason, and if the latest comments of his Philadelphia 76ers teammate Tyrese Maxey is any indication, he isn’t done showing what he can do. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday as they prepare for the playoffs, Maxey opened up about Embiid and his growth as a player and […]

The 2021-22 MVP race has been a thrilling one, with a number of standout candidates putting forth monster performances throughout the season. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was in line to be a top candidate, only for a knee injury to knock him out of the race, and now the consensus is that Joel Embiid, […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers has no doubt in his mind that Joel Embiid should win the MVP award this 2021-22 season. After all, while a lot of people try to push Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to the top of the list, they haven’t been as dominant as the Cameroonian center. Embiid delivered […]

Momentum in one of the most tightly contested MVP races in recent memory seems to be trending away from Joel Embiid. Just because the Philadelphia 76ers superstar may not win basketball’s highest individual honor, though, hardly means he’ll finish 2021-22 without garnering historic individual accolades. The first among them? Embiid officially winning the scoring title […]

Joel Embiid was a man possessed for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. But before the game, fans weren’t even sure if he was going to play. The Sixers star ended up pouring in 41 points and 20 rebounds on a downright absurd 14-for-17 shooting clip from the field. Embiid’s 40-20 stat line was the […]

With just one more game remaining in the regular season, the scoring title is now Joel Embiid’s to lose. That is unless a miraculous turn of events goes down in the favor of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who mathematically speaking, can still snatch away the crown from Embiid during Sunday’s season finale. The odds […]

Joel Embiid has become a pioneer in this day and age. In an era where being huge is seen as a disadvantage, guards and wings dominate the league, and centers are all but phased out, the Philadelphia 76ers star has been an anomaly. Using his size and strength, the Cameroonian center has become one of […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid doesn’t seem too surprised after he put up a dominant 41-point, 20-rebound game against the Indiana Pacers. When it was revealed to him that it’s the first 40-20 game of the 2021-22 NBA season, Embiid was definitely delighted. However, for him, it’s simply a testament of the work he […]

Joel Embiid turned in another epic performance on Saturday night as he led the Sixers to a 133-120 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Sixers superstar dropped 41 points en route to joining the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and Wilt Chamberlain in the history books. Embiid is now just the seventh player in NBA history […]

Joel Embiid came up with another monstrous performance on Tuesday night as he led the Sixers to a 131-122 win against the Indiana Pacers. The five-time All-Star exploded for 45 points en route to surpassing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the race for this year’s scoring title. After Tuesday’s eruption, Embiid is now […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been all sorts of dangerous since acquiring James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade centered around Ben Simmons. Harden has been a perfect fit alongside Joel Embiid, as the Sixers continue their ascent heading into the NBA Playoffs. The Sixers beat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, 131-122 to […]