The Latest Breaking News from Georges Niang

NEW ORLEANS — Jose Alvarado snagged the offensive rebound with less than six minutes remaining, and the ball eventually swung to CJ McCollum for the open 3-pointer from the right wing.

NEW YORK — The Christmas vibe around the 76ers was distinctly different.

Georges Niang took off running, with Joel Embiid temporarily close behind. They looped around the far end of the 76ers’ practice court before Niang ducked into the facility’s offices, then moved through the front foyer and a hallway to pop back into the gym at the opposite side.

ORLANDO, Fla. — For the 76ers, it was the equivalent of chopping down a towering tree.

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers did the unthinkable to Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets.

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.

Joel Embiid got the ball from Tyrese Maxey at the top of the key, dribbled once to his left, and pulled up over Deandre Ayton.

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers did something they were unable to do in their previous six games against the Phoenix Suns: win.

Doc Rivers has perhaps the NBA’s toughest coaching job.

CHICAGO — This was a somewhat ugly outing for the 76ers.

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden delivered a long bounce pass to the streaking Tyrese Maxey, who converted through contact to the delight of the home crowd getting its first glimpse of the 2022-23 version of the 76ers.