Tag: 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid recorded his eighth 40-point game this season on Tuesday night, tying him with Giannis Antetokounmpo for the second-most 40-point games behind Luka Doncic, who has nine. In the Sixers’ 120-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the five-time All-Star ended his night with 41 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and […]
On Thursday, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers became only the second player in NBA history to record 30 points, 10 rebounds, and shoot 100% from the free throw line in three straight games since Kareem Abdul Jabbar in 1975. In the Sixers’ 133-114 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the five-time All-Star logged 30 […]
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey received a standing ovation from fans at Wells Fargo Center in his first home game back on Monday night. The 22-year-old has missed 19 games so far this season. “I just really appreciate the fans,” said Maxey, following his team’s 120-111 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. “They gave me […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (low back soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for Monday night’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The five-time All-Star is the only player listed for Philly. Embiid has missed eight games so far this season. Through 27 starts, the seventh-year center is averaging career highs of 33.2 points, […]
On Friday night, James Harden joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only Philadelphia 76ers to record a 20-assist triple-double. In the Sixers’ 119-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the 10-time All-Star ended his performance with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and a career-high 21 assists. Also, he finished 6-of-17 (35.3%) shooting from the floor and knocked […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid believes the Toronto Raptors are not as serious about winning as other others. Following the Sixers’ 104-101 overtime win on Monday, the five-time All-Star roasted Canada’s lone NBA team. Though, context is also important. “We’re always on him, me especially,” Embiid said of teammate De’Anthony Melton. “Everybody really, because I […]
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss at least two more weeks due to a foot injury. Maxey, 22, has missed the last 12 games. The Kentucky product hasn’t played since Nov. 18, when he scored 24 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. Through 15 starts this season, Maxey is averaging career highs of […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid enjoys playing in the City of Brotherly Love, but there will come a time when the five-time All-Star feels unwanted, unappreciated. Is that time now? “Sixers fans, they want to trade me,” Embiid told Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports following Tuesday night’s 123-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. He ended […]
Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton has landed on the injury report due to back tightness; he’s now questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings. Other Sixers on the injury report include Danuel House Jr. (foot) and Tyrese Maxey (foot). House was upgraded to probable, whereas Maxey remains out indefinitely. Upon further review […]
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden became the fourth player in NBA history in Friday night’s 133-122 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers to amass 23,000 points and 6,500 assists in his 14-year career. The 10-time All-Star joined Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook. Harden reached this milestone against the Lakers after picking up […]
