Sixers come out on losing end of shootout with Mavericks, 133-126 DALLAS – It was Turn Back the Clock Night for the 76ers. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 3, 2023
Joel Embiid’s MVP push, starting lineup among Sixers storylines to watch down NBA’s stretch run PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star break is incorrectly billed as the NBA season’s midway point, given that the 76ers have only 25 regular-season games remaining before a crucial playoff run. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 22, 2023
Sixers rally, then hold off Sacramento Kings in wild victory without Joel Embiid and James Harden SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A collection of 76ers raised their arms over their head in a combination of relief and joy as the final seconds ticked off. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 22, 2023
Blazers’ shooting fizzles as Sixers post 105-95 win PORTLAND, Ore. — Imagine the trick played on the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 20, 2023
Joel Embiid scores 41 points as Sixers pull away to top Los Angeles Clippers, 120-110 LOS ANGELES — Joel Embiid raised his arms from the visitors bench, his work done for the day. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 18, 2023
Regular-season success is common in Philly. For these Sixers, a deep playoff run is all that matters. Joel Embiid is second in the NBA in scoring at 33.5 points per game. James Harden is an assist machine, producing 10.8 per game. And the 76ers extended their home winning streak to 11 games with Wednesday's 129-126 overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 5, 2023
Sixers outlast Indiana Pacers in 129-126 overtime win played without Joel Embiid PHILADELPHIA — James Harden watched his two overtime free-throw attempts clang off the rim. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 5, 2023
PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 115-96 loss to the Sixers The best photos from the Thunder's 115-96 loss to the Sixers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 1, 2023
Sixers ride big first half, Joel Embiid’s triple-double to win over Oklahoma City Thunder OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Maxey grinned as he broke into a little dance while greeting teammates coming off the floor for a fourth-quarter timeout. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 1, 2023
James Harden’s career night keys Sixers rally to beat Clippers, 119-114 PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid flipped the ball over his head, De’Anthony Melton put on a dribble move, and the shot went splash. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 24, 2022
11 bets worth making on a loaded NBA Wednesday slate (including LaMelo Ball’s points over!) One bet for each of Wednesday's 11 games. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2022
Sixers’ defense clamps down in overtime of 133-122 victory over Lakers PHILADLEPHIA — Joel Embiid waved his index finger, Dikembe Mutombo style, as Patrick Beverley fired a desperation jumper after the shot-clock buzzer sounded. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 10, 2022
Sixers’ comeback falls short against Grizzlies MEMPHIS — Joel Embiid appeared to have a free look at the basket for a last-minute dunk before Jaren Jackson Jr. flew in from behind to stick the block on the 76ers’ MVP contender. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 3, 2022
Sixers get rocked and rolled in lopsided loss to Cavs, 113-85 CLEVELAND — Things have rarely been easy for the 76ers this season. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 1, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 26, 2022 Led by Shake Milton’s 24 points, reserves step up as Sixers take down Magic ORLANDO, Fla. — For the 76ers, it was the equivalent of chopping down a towering tree.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 23, 2022 David Murphy: Ben Simmons and the Nets’ loser energy were no match for a Sixers team that taught its injured stars a lesson PHILADELPHIA — Loser energy is a difficult thing to overcome. One team had it. The other team had the opposite. Ben Simmons and two future Hall of Famers were on the first team. James Harden and Joel Embiid were not on the second. Somewhere within all of those facts is…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 14, 2022 Joel Embiid’s career-high 59 points lifts Sixers to 105-98 victory over Utah Jazz PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid bent over at the 76ers’ free-throw line as “M-V-P!” chants rained down from the Wells Fargo Center stands.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 13, 2022 Banged-up Sixers hold on to defeat Hawks, 121-109, thanks to Joel Embiid’s 42 points PHILADELPHIA — Remember when, in seasons past, the 76ers had a tough time remaining healthy?
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 11, 2022 Hawks use third-quarter surge to top Sixers, 104-95 ATLANTA — Dejounte Murray had nobody blocking his path to the basket. Yet the Hawks guard still opted for the highlight play, flipped the ball back to trailing teammate Onyeka Okungwu for the rim-rocking two-handed slam.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 1, 2022 Tyrese Maxey’s 28 points leads Sixers to 118-111 victory at Washington Wizards WASHINGTON — The ball slipped out of De’Antony Melton’s hands while he was free under the basket but flew right into 76ers teammate P.J. Tucker’s grasp for the open layup.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2022 Bronny James may not be ‘NBA-ready’ for several years, according to talent evaluators Can LeBron play that far into his 40s?
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 30, 2022 Joel Embiid’s dagger 3-pointer saves Sixers in ugly 114-109 win over the Chicago Bulls CHICAGO — This was a somewhat ugly outing for the 76ers.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022 1-4 Sixers are again uninspiring in 119-109 loss to Raptors TORONTO — At times, it was as if the Toronto Raptors were playing five-on-zero.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022 Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown couldn’t be stopped, once again, and that should terrify the Eastern Conference Good luck, Eastern Conference. You're going to need it.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 17, 2022 Sixers enter 2022-23 NBA season with high expectations, but several daunting questions linger Can the 76ers live up to their own hype?