Tag: 76ers
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At the practice facility, the Sixers unveil a statue of Allen Iverson.
Indeed, there is something very ironic about the fact that Allen Iverson was captured in his crossover posture in the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice facility, of all places.Practice. Not where the Sixers are supposed to play. Practice. Nearly 22 years after AI boasted about “practice” 22 times in a frequently staged press conference (see, Ted Lasso),…
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According to an AP source, James Harden selects the $35.6 million option with the 76ers.
According to a source familiar with the decision, James Harden decided to exercise his $35.6 million contract option with the Philadelphia 76ers for the next season even though the team was considering trading the experienced scorer. According to the source who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the decision was not…
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Which team won the breakup and why: the Philadelphia 76ers or Jimmy Butler?
In every divorce, there is a ‘winner’ and a ‘loser.’ It has been a few years since the Philadelphia 76ers and Jimmy Butler parted ways, and it is time to declare the Eastern Conference break-up winner. A glow-up is almost always required to win a breakup. At first sight, I prefer the guys in blue…
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After three seasons, the 76ers fired coach Doc Rivers.
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers revealed that they had fired coach Doc Rivers.The Boston Celtics won Game 7 112-88 on Sunday, eliminating the Philadelphia 76ers from the Eastern Conference playoffs for the third consecutive year. Mike Budenholzer, Sam Cassell, Mike D’Antoni, Nick Nurse, Frank Vogel, and Monty Williams are reportedly candidates for the position of…
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James Harden comes back to save the 76ers in Game 4 to even the series.
Following James Harden’s two worst consecutive shooting performances of his career in Games 2 and 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers wanted to remind his star guard of who he is going into Game 4. “I sent him a gospel song,” Rivers later laughed.…
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Maxey, the 76ers, and Embiid grab late blocks to outscore the Nets 3-0.
Joel Embiid convinced himself he had to remain on the court despite labouring throughout the game and maybe being fortunate not to get disqualified for kicking a Nets player in the groyne region.Even though the Nets continued striking him and making him lose his calm, he had to be there for his Philadelphia 76ers. “You…
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Harden begins Round 1 with a ‘perfect game,’ as the Sixers defeat the Nets.
A year ago, James Harden entered the playoffs with the Philadelphia 76ers having played 21 games with his new club, still adjusting to a new environment after coming through a blockbuster midseason deal. On Saturday afternoon, Harden and the 76ers opened up this year’s playoffs against Harden’s old team, the Brooklyn Nets, and he couldn’t…
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Banchero and Magic come from an early disadvantage to defeat the 76ers 119-109.
On Monday night, Paolo Banchero’s 29 points and 10 rebounds helped the Orlando Magic come back from a 21-point first-quarter deficit to overcome the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109. As the Magic ended a three-game losing skid and the Sixers’ seven-game winning streak, Mo Wagner scored 22 points and his younger brother Franz Wagner added 19. With…
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Joel Embiid’s Injury Status For The Nuggets-76ers Game, LAST UPDATE
On Saturday afternoon in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Denver Nuggets.Due to Joel Embiid’s injury status, they might not have their best player available for the match. This year, the standout big man has averaged 33.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.7 blocks in 35 games. He is now…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses ladder incident after 76ers defeat
A 12-foot ladder fell during a heated disagreement between Milwaukee’s superstar and a stadium worker. Giannis Antetokounmpo clashed with an arena worker and threw a ladder at a basket after the Bucks’ defeat to Philadelphia on Friday. After shooting 4-for-15 from the line, Giannis Antetokounmpo shot free throws with a few supporters remaining in the…
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Philadelphia 76ers defeat Utah Jazz because of Joel Embiid
On Sunday, Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 victory over the shocking Utah Jazz, putting on possibly the best performance of his career. The 28-year-old nearly recorded a quadruple-double after tallying a staggering 59 points, which was more than half of what his team managed, in addition to 11 rebounds, eight assists,…
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Philly 76ers defeats the Nets in Simmons’ debut, Maxey scores 20 points.
On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers trounced Brooklyn 127-108 despite the Nets finally having all three of its key players on the court at once. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 20 points, Julian Champagnie added 15, and Furkan Korkmaz added 15. For the Nets, Kevin Durant scored 13 points, Kyrie Irving scored nine points…