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Four NBA teams in the Eastern Conference can secure either a playoff or play-in spot on Tuesday, April 9. The Indiana Pacers (45-34) will clinch a playoff spot with a win, Miami Heat (43-35) loss, a Philadelphia 76ers (44-35) loss, and an Orlando Magic (46-32) win. The New York Knicks (46-32) will claim a playoff […]
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey posted a career-high 52 points on 19-of-41 (46.3%) shooting from the field, 2-of-10 (20%) from 3-point range, and a perfect 10-of-10 (100%) at the free throw line — during Sunday night’s 133-126 double-overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs. It was the third time this season that Maxey has set […]
Denver Nuggets center and top MVP candidate Nikola Jokic has attempted fewer free throws this season than Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, despite playing in more than twice as many games as Embiid. Through 74 games (all starts), Jokic has made 340 free throws on 413 attempts (82.3%). Meanwhile, Embiid has made 372 free throws […]
The NBA issued the Philadelphia 76ers a $100,000 fine on Friday for violating the injury reporting rules with Joel Embiid. The NBA said the Sixers “failed to accurately disclose the game availability status of Embiid prior to their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2.” According to the league’s official press release, “Embiid […]
Tyrese Maxey became the first Philadelphia 76ers player to record 37 points, nine rebounds, 11 assists, one turnover, and five 3-pointers in a game — during Thursday night’s 109-105 win over the Miami Heat. Maxey, 23, finished 15-of-26 (57.7%) shooting from the field and 5-of-14 (35.7%) from 3-point range. The fourth-year guard ended the first half […]
The NBA is expected to investigate the Philadelphia 76ers after Joel Embiid returned from injury to the Sixers’ lineup on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Monday, it was originally reported that Embiid was “nearing a return and could play as early as Tuesday,” per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. “I’ve […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is nearing a return and could play as early as Tuesday night at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The reigning MVP has been out since January 30 with a left meniscus injury. Embiid has “positively completed multiple five-on-five scrimmage sessions in recent days,” according to Shams Charania of The […]
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. were each fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for their reactions to a missed call that led to Wednesday’s 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Oubre was stuffed at the rim by Kawhi Leonard on the last play of the game that Nurse […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is expected to return to the court before the end of the regular season in time for the 2024 NBA Playoffs, according to Sixers coach Nick Nurse. “I think there’s a very good likelihood that he will return before the play-in, playoff,” Nurse said before Wednesday night’s home game against […]
Tonight, the Philadelphia 76ers (39-33, 38-33-1 ATS) host the Los Angeles Clippers (44-27, 34-37 ATS) in the second meeting of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Clippers vs 76ers matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Clippers as 6-point favorites away. BetOnline odds are below. Clippers vs. 76ers Game Preview […]