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Only The Celtics’ Defense Can Salvage Their Playoff Hopes

Boston needs to go back to the drawing board after a Game 5 rout at the hands of the 76ers.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers are reportedly ‘disinterested in pursuing’ Kyrie Irving

The Lakers may no longer be enamored with the idea of landing Kyrie Irving.

USA Today Sports Media Group

76ers Make Unfortunate Decision on Joel Embiid’s Status Ahead of Celtics-76ers Game 1, per Report

He hasn’t played since Philadelphia’s first-round series vs. the Nets.

Sports Illustrated

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Checking in With NBA Player Who Further Opened Door for LGBTQ Athletes

A decade after becoming the first active male athlete in a major pro league to come out as gay, he believes there’s a “support system in place” for when the next athlete steps forward.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Rockets expected to pursue Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson in 2023 free agency

“Several teams are expected to have interest in Cam Johnson as a restricted free agent, including the Houston Rockets,” NBA insider @MikeAScotto reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nets fans chant ‘go to Houston’ at 76ers star James Harden

Nets fans are quite aware of the #Rockets reunion rumors involving James Harden, as evidenced by Saturday’s “go to Houston” chant during Game 4 against Philadelphia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Playoffs: Sixers reach semis in the East, Miami thrash Bucks; Suns take 3-1 lead vs Clippers in the West

The Philadelphia 76ers booked a place in the Eastern Conference semifinals as they accomplished a 4-0 sweep in the NBA playoffs series against Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Elsewhere in the East, Miami Heat brushed aside Milwaukee Bucks to go 2-1 up.

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Marcus Hayes: Tobias Harris was worth every penny in Sixers sweep

NEW YORK — There have been times over the past five years when the hate for Tobias Harris in Philly has been palpable. He’s overpaid. He misses big shots. He’s not That Guy.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nets’ Mikal Bridges: ‘I let my team down’ after poor shooting series

NEW YORK — Mikal Bridges’ deep sigh pierced through the deafening silence wafting about the home locker room as he walked from his locker to the bathroom.

Tribune News Service

76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win

Tobias Harris had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88

The Independent UK

Tobias Harris Shares Hilarious Message for Injured Joel Embiid After 76ers Sweep Nets

The veteran forward didn’t beat around the bush when asked what he wanted to say to his superstar teammate.

Sports Illustrated

Sixers top Nets, 96-88, without Joel Embiid to sweep first-round series

NEW YORK — Another Tobias Harris corner 3-pointer went splash, prompting coach Doc Rivers to raise both arms to high-five the 76ers’ standout forward as he came off the floor for a timeout.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

James Harden’s wild flare pants got him completely roasted by NBA fans ahead of Game 4 against the Nets

James Harden's pants are about to sweep the Brooklyn Nets. Literally.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Doc Rivers Shares Latest on Joel Embiid Injury, ‘Scary’ Detail That Led to MRI

The Philadelphia coach weighed in on the status of his star big man ahead of Saturday’s game.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers star Joel Embiid to miss Game 4 against Nets with sprained right knee

NEW YORK — Joel Embiid will miss Game 4 versus the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at the Barclays Center with a sprained right knee, a league source confirmed to The Inquirer.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Joel Embiid Suffered Knee Injury That Will Cause Him to Miss Game 4 vs. Nets

The center suffered the injury in Philadelphia’s Game 3 win on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Doc Rivers sounds off after controversial fouls on James Harden, Joel Embiid: ‘We got a problem in this league’

NEW YORK — Doc Rivers has had a major voice in the NBA for some time. The 76ers coach is a league lifer who is not afraid to speak out about what he views as an injustice. He’s also savvy enough to navigate any scenario with charm and — when…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: P.J. Tucker is the anti-Ben Simmons. Which makes him just what the Sixers need.

NEW YORK — In their 102-97 victory Thursday night, a victory that gave them a three-games-to-none lead in their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets, the 76ers started a forward who played 29 minutes and took just three shots. One was a layup, which he made, but he hesitated on…

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Tribune News Service

Nets want justice after Joel Embiid’s flagrant foul: ‘I thought precedent was set’

NEW YORK — The Nets are eagerly awaiting word from the NBA’s league office on additional enforcement actions against 76ers star Joel Embiid.

The Times of India

NBA playoffs: Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn Nets for 3-0 series lead

NEW DELHI: The Philadelphia 76ers moved one win away from a sweep of their NBA first-round playoff series as they beat Brooklyn Nets 102-97 on Thursday in a rugged clash that featured two ejections and a controversial kick from Joel Embiid.

Sports Illustrated

James Harden Blasts Officiating After Controversial Ejection

The 76ers star was ejected from a playoff game for the first time in his 14-year career.

Sports Illustrated

Embiid Smugly Claims He Doesn’t Remember Kicking Claxton

The 76ers big didn’t let a physical game take away from his sense of humor in the postgame presser.

Sports Illustrated

Doc Rivers Offers Honest Response When Asked About Physical 76ers’ Win

The longtime coach experienced his share of on-court chaos during his playing days.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers survive Joel Embiid injury, James Harden ejection to capture commanding 3-0 series lead vs. Nets

NEW YORK — What a game?

Tribune News Service

Nets crumble late and lose Game 3 to Sixers, 102-97

NEW YORK — Spencer Dinwiddie looked at the scoreboard, the time left on the clock, and slapped his hands in frustration.

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