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Raptors beat Sixers, 110-102, to force a Game 5 and fend off sweep in first-round playoff series

TORONTO — Joel Embiid stood at the free-throw line, hands on knees and hunched over, preparing to take a pair of ultimately meaningless free throws. He then shook his hand as the first shot dropped through the net, a sign of the clear pain he will need to fight through…

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Joel Embiid not listed on Sixers’ Game 4 injury report after wearing brace to protect thumb during practice

TORONTO — Joel Embiid continued to wear a soft brace on his right hand and wrist to protect his thumb during Friday’s 76ers practice, but coach Doc Rivers did not express any concern that the injury will limit the MVP finalist during Saturday’s Game 4 of their first-round playoff series…

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James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...

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OKC Thunder quotes: Sam Presti said the team isn’t competing with its past in terms of future success

"Kevin Durant is a basketball god, James Harden is a basketball genius, and Russell Westbrook is a basketball warrior."

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NBA exec on Russell Westbrook’s trade value: Extremely negative but all it takes is one team

Michael Scotto: I asked a few NBA executives what they thought of Russell Westbrook's trade value now. One NBA executive said, "Westbrook will still be viewed as a negative asset by most teams, but some teams might be willing to take on one bad year ...

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Sixers close out Raptors to take 2-0 lead in first-round playoff series

PHILADELPHIA — The race for the loose ball about midway through the fourth quarter wound up in Tyrese Maxey’s grasp. Maxey stopped at the left wing, wide open, and fired away from beyond the arc.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Best NBA Playoff Performances and Biggest Surprises So Far

Nets-Celtics drama, Game 1 upsets and high-scoring postseason debuts—the first weekend of the 2022 playoffs had it all.

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The Raptors Are a Beautifully Weird Experiment

Game 1 against the 76ers couldn’t have gone worse, but things are never out of reach for Toronto.

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Marcus Hayes: James Harden responds in the NBA playoffs and gives the Sixers a glimpse of their future

Embrace Maxey Mania, and Trust the endless Process, and behold the resurrection of Tobias Harris, but know this:

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Best-case scenario that Scottie Barnes returns later in first-round series

Jordan Schultz: Breaking: #Raptors' star rookie Scottie Barnes is out for Game 2 against the #76ers, per source. X-Rays were negative on Barnes' left ankle, which he injured in Game 1. Best case scenario, I'm told, is Nick Nurse/Toronto remain ...

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Scottie Barnes doubtful for Game 2

Josh Lewenberg: Per Raptors, Scottie Barnes has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, Thad Young with a hyperextension to his left thumb. Both are doubtful for tomorrow's Game 2. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? JD Shaw @ ...

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Tyrese Maxey’s transcendent performance leads Sixers to 131-111 win over the Raptors in Game 1

PHILADELPHIA — This was a feel-out game.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers Looked Hungry for a Sweep in Game 1

The James Harden-Joel Embiid partnership passed its first playoff test .. with a lot of help from Tyrese Maxey.

Sports Illustrated

X-rays negative for Scottie Barnes, MRI awaits tomorrow

Adrian Wojnarowski: X-rays negative on Scottie Barnes' left ankle - MRI tomorrow, source tells ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Jeff Stotts @ InStreetClothes Re: Scottie Barnes: Happy to hear there is no fracture ...

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Nets vs. Celtics playoff preview: Can a Brooklyn team with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving be the underdog?

This time last year, the roles were reversed.

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Who former Rockets are playing for in the 2022 NBA playoffs

James Harden (Philadelphia 76ers) and Chris Paul (Phoenix Suns) are the headliners when it comes to former Rockets in the 2022 NBA playoffs. Here’s our look at the complete team-by-team list.

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Charles Barkley had a hilarious — yet accurate! — message for James Harden heading into the playoffs

James Harden really does have a ton of pressure on him.

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NBA Playoffs: Ranking the Most Exciting First-Round Matchups

Which first-round playoff series will be the most entertaining?

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Houston’s 2022 draft pick from Brooklyn locked at No. 17 in first round

With Cleveland’s elimination from the play-in tournament, the 2022 first-round pick headed from Brooklyn to Houston is officially locked at No. 17 in the order.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Now with the Sixers, James Harden has a golden opportunity to change his playoff reputation

PHILADELPHIA — The narrative is out there.

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NBA Playoffs: Teams to Watch, Potential Upsets and Bold Predictions

Will the Nets upset the Celtics? Can James Harden step up for the Sixers? We break down some of the biggest story lines in Round 1.

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76ers Must Win After Betting House on James Harden

The stakes are high in Philadelphia after betting the house on James Harden.

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James Harden on his stint in Brooklyn: ‘It was a lot of ups and downs’

Let's talk Brooklyn for a second, how would you sum up your short stint in Brooklyn?  James Harden: Uh, it was a lot of ups and downs. I appreciate the Nets and the city for what they've done for me in that year and a half. This is a business…

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James Harden fires back at Tyronn Lue on free throw narratives

There's been a lot of narratives out there lately with what has gone on the past couple years, do you feel like you have something to prove this postseason in Philly?  James Harden: No, I don't. I don't. For me personally, I always want to go out ...

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David Murphy: Don’t believe the upset hype: Sixers’ talent should prevail against the Raptors

PHILADELPHIA — Danny Green wasn’t ready for his Moses Malone moment, so I guess I’ll be the one to say it. Take the Sixers in five. And don’t think twice.

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