76ers need better Harden, healthy Embiid to contend in EastThe Philadelphia 76ers went 51-31 and lost in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Heat roll past 76ers 120-85 in Game 5, take 3-2 series leadJimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85.
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler had 22 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Top-seeded Suns, Heat playing like the favorites in playoffsThe Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat are the top seeds in the playoffs and at the moment, they look like it coming off impressive performances.
Herro scores 25, Heat take Game 1 over 76ers 106-92Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat topped the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers 106-92 on Monday night in the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Heat know that even without Embiid, 76ers will be challengeIn Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s mind, the injury situation with Joel Embiid doesn’t doom the Philadelphia 76ers.
Embiid scores 33 points, 76ers finish off Raptors in Game 6Joel Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 22 points and 15 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 132-97 in Game 6 to end the first-round series Thursday night.
Embid scores 31 to carry 76ers to 2-0 series lead on RaptorsJoel Embiid had 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-97 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1Tyrese Maxey had the breakout game of his young career, scoring 21 of his playoff career-high 38 points in the third quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131-111 Game 1 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
Embiid has 41 points, 20 rebounds as Sixers down PacersJoel Embiid made his closing argument for MVP votes and all but wrapped up the NBA scoring title as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 133-120.
Booker has 35 points, Suns beat 76ers for 8th win in a rowDevin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul had 19 points and 14 assists and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns won their eighth straight game, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-104 on Sunday.
Embiid has 37, Harden a triple-double as 76ers beat KnicksThe Philadelphia Sixers made it two straight wins with their new duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden, beating the New York Knicks 125-109.
Harden makes 76ers debut in blowout win over TimberwolvesJames Harden had 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in his 76ers debut, Joel Embiid added 34 points and 10 rebounds and Philadelphia routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-102 on Friday night.
Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123-120Joel Embiid had 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists and the Philadelphia 76ers regrouped after squandering a 15-point lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120 on Thursday night.
Suns hold off 76ers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victoryDevin Booker scored 35 points, and Chris Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 114-109 win over the Philadelphia on 76ers.
Joel Embiid scores 40 points, 76ers hold off DeRozan, BullsJoel Embiid dominated with 40 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame DeMar DeRozan’s season-high, 45-point game for Chicago to beat the Bulls 119-108 on Sunday.
Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus EmbiidTyrese Maxey scored 33 points, including a driving layup with 26.4 seconds left in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead for good, and the 76ers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-119 without Joel Embiid.
Embiid scores 26, leads 76ers past LeBron-less Lakers 105-87Joel Embiid had 26 points and nine rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 105-87.
Embiid ties career high with 50 points, 76ers beat MagicJoel Embiid tied his career high with 50 points in just 27 minutes, leading a dominant third quarter that carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Embiid goes over 30 again, 76ers beat Rockets 111-91Joel Embiid had 31 points and eight rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers over the Houston Rockets 111-91 for their seventh straight win.
Embiid’s triple-double powers 76ers past Rockets 133-113Joel Embiid had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 133-113 win over the Houston Rockets.
Embiid scores 41, 76ers beat Celtics 108-103Joel Embiid scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three jumpers in the final minutes and three free throws in the last four seconds to ice it as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 108-103.
Durant carries Nets past 76ers for another short-handed winKevin Durant scored 34 points, making a four-point play with the game tied and 1:46 left, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 for another short-handed victory.
76ers' Joel Embiid returns after 9-game COVID-19 absencePhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing nine games because of COVID-19 protocols.
In memo, NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shotsThe NBA has raised the level of urgency regarding getting booster shots against the coronavirus.
Embiid out against Knicks due to health and safety protocolsJoel Embiid missed the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the New York Knicks after entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
NBA to players, coaches, refs: Booster shots are recommendedThe NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus, with particular urgency for those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Walker scores 19, Knicks romp to end 15-game skid vs 76ersKemba Walker scored 19 points in his best game with his hometown team and the New York Knicks snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Philadelphia 76ers with a 112-99 victory.
Durant's triple-double rallies Nets past 76ers 114-109Kevin Durant had 29 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, James Harden scored 20 points and the Brooklyn Nets used a late 13-0 run to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-109.
Simmons out for home opener, still not ready to join 76ersBen Simmons sat out the Philadelphia 76ers’ home opener for personal reasons and the franchise does not know when the three-time All-Star guard will return.
76ers hoping Ben Simmons can fix his game in the offseasonThe Philadelphia 76ers have to figure out if Ben Simmons can be fixed in the offseason.
Head games: Ben Simmons' future uncertain after playoff flopThe Philadelphia 76ers face an uncertain future after an early exit in the playoffs.
76ers put Process legacy on the line in Game 7 vs HawksThe Philadelphia 76ers have not played like a top seed in the East against the Atlanta Hawks.
Curry, Harris help 76ers stay alive, hold off Hawks 104-99Seth Curry hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinal series by beating the Atlanta Hawks 104-99 on Friday night.
Top seeds 76ers, Jazz facing elimination games in semifinalsThe NBA’s top playoff seeds, Philadelphia and Utah, are facing elimination.
Young leads Hawks' rally past Sixers with Embiid hurtingTrae Young overcame a cold start to score 25 points, including a floater that gave Atlanta the lead with 1:17 remaining, and the Hawks rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 103-100.
Embiid, 76ers beat Hawks 127-111 to take 2-1 lead in seriesJoel Embiid scored 27 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rode a dominant third quarter to a 127-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks and a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Hawks, Nuggets hope home court provides edge in semifinalsThe Atlanta Hawks will attempt to extend their 13-game home winning streak when they play the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
Hawks remain confident vs 76ers despite Embiid's dominanceThe Atlanta Hawks’ recent home success provides good reason for optimism in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Shake Milton saves Sixers as Philly evens series with HawksJoel Embiid had 40 points and 13 rebounds and Shake Milton buried a 32-footer and scored 14 points in an electrifying stretch off the bench to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Atlanta Hawks 118-102.
In the 2021 playoffs, the NBA's class of 2018 is showing upPhoenix’s Deandre Ayton had Guy Fieri leaping out of his courtside seat.
Young scores 35, Hawks top Embiid, Sixers 128-124 in Game 1Trae Young scored 35 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-124 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Good to go? Embiid's status for Game 1 uncertain for 76ersJoel Embiid’s status for Game 1 of Philadelphia’s playoff series against Atlanta is still unknown because of a knee injury.
Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd roundSeth Curry scored 30 points, Tobias Harris had 28 and the Philadelphia 76ers finished off the Washington Wizards in five games with a 129-112 victory Wednesday night.
Young, Westbrook, Morant back at scenes of ugly fan actionsPhiladelphia, Utah and Atlanta can reach the second round.
Embiid leaves with sore knee, 76ers lose to Wizards 122-114Philadelphia center Joel Embiid left in the first quarter with a sore right knee and the 76ers lost Game 4 of their playoff series against the Washington Wizards 122-114.
Conley now former team's villain, 76ers on verge of sweepMemphis Grizzlies’ fans cheered Mike Conley earlier this year when he finally earned All-Star recognition in his 14th season.
Joel Embiid, 76ers rout Wizards to take 3-0 series leadJoel Embiid scored a career playoff high 36 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 132-103 rout of the Washington Wizards and a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Simmons leads 76ers past Wizards; Westbrook injuredBen Simmons put a spin move on Russell Westbrook that sent him sprawling to the floor several minutes before a leg injury sent the NBA’s triple-double king to the locker room.
Doc Rivers baffled by continued criticism of Ben SimmonsDoc Rivers can’t fathom criticism of Ben Simmons, especially after the three-time All-Star became just the sixth player in NBA history to have at least 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a playoff game.
