76ers prez Morey taking ‘careful process’ in search for Rivers’ replacement as coach
May 17, 2023 GMTCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid was shocked the 76ers fired Doc Rivers. The NBA MVP had no say in his former coach’s fate -- and team president Daryl Morey says neither Embiid nor any other player will have a say in the new one.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doc Rivers' penchant for playoff collapses and second-round exits cost him his coaching job with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 76ers fired Rivers on Tuesday following a third straight exit in the second round of the playoffs, and the second time over that span he lost a series lead and a Game 7.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trust the Process?
Joel Embiid doesn’t even trust his teammates. At least the ones not named James Harden, just the players — ones like Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey that he’s won a lot of games with over the years — that he deemed didn’t rise to the occasion for the Philadelphia 76ers.
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum gave Boston a long-overdue fast start and followed it up with a finish the NBA had never seen before.
After struggling in back-to-back games, Tatum erupted for 51 points – the most in a Game 7 in history — and the Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year.
Boston, Philadelphia set for game 7 matchup
May 14, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -6.5; over/under is 201
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum humbly believes he is one of the best basketball players in the NBA and not even a lengthy streak of missed shots in a win-or-else Game 6 could shake his faith.
Sometimes, though, a pep talk in the heat of the moment lifts even the most confident stars.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two of the dominant players of their generation, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic have each won MVP awards.
Neither player has won the ultimate prize, an NBA championship.
Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers and Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are on the brink of getting one round closer if their teams can win a pair of Game 6s on Thursday night.
Harden and the 76ers look to clinch series against Boston
May 10, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2; over/under is 214.5
Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 lead
May 10, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Having silenced the TD Garden crowd and put the defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics on the brink of a second-round exit, 76ers players barely cracked a smile as they walked off the court.
Nuggets search for answers after dropping 2 straight to Suns
May 9, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Kevin Durant and Devin Booker needed just a little bit more offensive help, someone to take just the tiniest bit of pressure off Phoenix's high-scoring tandem.
Along came Landry Shamet, who elevated his game — five 3-pointers, 19 points — as the Suns equalized the second-round series at 2-2 against the Denver Nuggets.
Celtics, 76ers face off with series tied 2-2
May 8, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -7; over/under is 214
76ers’ Harden visits with Michigan State shooting victim
May 8, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden sank the overtime 3-pointer that sent the 76ers to a playoff victory and instantly waved over John Hao, a paralyzed Michigan State shooting survivor who developed a long-distance FaceTime bond with Philadelphia's star guard.
Harden makes winning 3 in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics
May 7, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden had a new friend he called his good-luck charm in the arena and the grit he needed to turn in a vintage effort — in the form of tying and winning shots —for the 76ers.
Celtics, Nuggets seek 3-1 series leads over 76ers, Phoenix
May 6, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden showed in Game 1 he could still be as great once as he ever was in his prime.
Boston takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Philadelphia
May 6, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2.5; over/under is 214.5
Tatum, Brown spark Celtics past 76ers 114-102 in Game 3
May 6, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Scrambling for a loose ball late in the fourth quarter and the outcome of Game 3 still in the balance, Grant Williams was accidentally stomped face-first into the court by Joel Embiid's wayward foot.
76ers, Celtics square off with series tied 1-1
May 4, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -1.5; over/under is 214
Brown scores 25, Celtics spoil Embiid’s return in 121-87 win
May 4, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Celtics walked off the court angry and frustrated after giving up home-court advantage in their series-opening loss to the 76ers.
Boston called on those emotions — and its defense — to dominate in Game 2.
New MVP Embiid will start for 76ers in Game 2 vs. Celtics
May 3, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will play and start in Game 2 of the 76ers’ second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
NBA MVP: 76ers’ Embiid wins league’s top individual honor
May 3, 2023 GMTJoel Embiid began the long process toward NBA MVP as a towering soccer prospect in Africa who never picked up a basketball until he was a teenager.
Once he changed sports for good, Embiid became a generational — albeit often-injured — talent.
NBA Most Valuable Players
May 3, 2023 GMT2023 — Joel Embiid, Philadelphia
76ers’ Embiid doubtful; Celtics vow adjustments for Game 2
May 2, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he didn’t walk off the court feeling any panic following Boston’s 119-115 Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the 76ers in Game 1.
Philadelphia takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Boston
May 2, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -9; over/under is 218.5
Harden hits late 3, 76ers defeat Celtics in semifinal opener
May 2, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Monday night.
Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
May 2, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — James Harden was asked for most of this season to be a facilitator for a 76ers team built around big man Joel Embiid.
With the MVP finalist sidelined for the opener of his team’s second-round playoff series with the Celtics, Philadelphia called on a vintage version of Harden.
76ers star Joel Embiid (knee) out for Game 1 vs. Celtics
May 1, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid sat out Game 1 of the Philadelphia 76ers' Eastern Conference semifinal against the Boston Celtics with a right knee injury.
Coach Doc Rivers confirmed the MVP finalist's status during his pregame availability on Monday.
Nuggets try to make star-studded Suns look average again
April 30, 2023 GMTThe Phoenix Suns' star quartet of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton looked mighty average in their Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
76ers, Celtics renew rivalry; Embiid doubtful for Game 1
April 30, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics successfully responded to the challenge an inspired Atlanta Hawks team posed over six games during the opening round of the playoffs.
The Philadelphia 76ers mostly breezed past the Brooklyn Nets in a first-round sweep but didn’t get out of it before MVP finalist Joel Embiid suffered a sprained right knee and missed the final game of the series.
Celtics open second round against the 76ers
April 30, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -9; over/under is 213.5
Injured Embiid ‘doubtful’ for Game 1, says 76ers coach
April 29, 2023 GMTCAMDEN. N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers says NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics with a sprained right knee.
Embiid was examined by doctors this week and has yet to practice ahead of Monday's Eastern Conference semifinals opener at Boston.
Atlanta takes on Philadelphia, looks for 4th straight victory
April 28, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (52-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -9
Bring on Philly! Celtics fend off Hawks, face 76ers next
April 28, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Bring on Philly.
The Boston Celtics finally finished off the Atlanta Hawks, winning the opening-round series in six games with a 128-120 victory Thursday night.
76ers remain unsure if injured Embiid can play in East semis
April 27, 2023 GMTCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers still aren't saying if Joel Embiid will be able to return from a sprained right knee and play next week in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The 76ers completed a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, providing a great opportunity for Embiid to rest up.
With 76ers awaiting, Hawks and Celtics prepare for Game 6
April 26, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Sorry Miss Jackson, but the Hawks’ first round playoff matchup with the Celtics just got real.
Trae Young’s pullup, 30-foot 3-pointer over Jaylen Brown in the closing seconds of Tuesday’s 119-117 win in Game 5 whittled Boston’s series lead to 3-2.
Nets swept, but can build quickly after Durant, Irving deals
April 23, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets finished the same way without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as they did with them.
The Nets were swept out the playoffs, the first team sent home for the summer for the second straight year.
Sixers’ sweep gives Embiid time to heal up for second round
April 23, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid received news this week that he has heard far too many times in the last few years. He was going to be sidelined in the playoffs.
It's now three straight years the All-Star center has missed at least one game for the Philadelphia 76ers at the most important time of the year.
76ers complete sweep of Nets 96-88 with Embiid sidelined
April 23, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — 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 on Saturday, completing a sweep that made them the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs.
Bucks rule Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 3 vs. Heat
April 23, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't ready to play, and the Milwaukee Bucks seem to not know when that status will change.
Antetokounmpo was ruled out by the Bucks for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat on Saturday night because of a bruised lower back — the second consecutive game that he had to sit.
76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win
April 22, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — All Joel Embiid could give the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday was encouragement.
The NBA's leading scorer and MVP finalist couldn't play because of a sprained right knee, but still provided a presence for his team.
76ers’ Joel Embiid out of Game 4 with sprained knee
April 22, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid will sit out because of a sprained right knee when the Philadelphia 76ers try to complete a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
The 76ers added the All-Star center to the injury report Friday night, a night after he was limping multiple times during their 102-97 victory in Game 3.
76ers look to secure series win over the Nets
April 21, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (45-37, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nets -6; over/under is 208.5
Harden ejected, but not Embiid for groin-area shots to Nets
April 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — James Harden made direct contact when he swung at a Nets player's groin. Joel Embiid's kick to a different player landed in a safer spot.
That's why Harden was thrown out and Embiid dodged an ejection Thursday night in Philadelphia's 102-97 victory in Game 3.
Embiid gets late block as Maxey, 76ers take 3-0 lead on Nets
April 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Laboring throughout the game and perhaps lucky to not have been ejected for kicking a Nets player in the groin area, Joel Embiid told himself he had to stay on the floor.
Warriors in 0-2 hole, Suns-Clippers even as Game 3s arrive
April 19, 2023 GMTTime for the Golden State Warriors to show this will be a long series, not a short title reign.
The defending champions — without the suspended Draymond Green — will begin trying to climb out of a hole their current group has never faced when they host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night in one of three games on the NBA playoff schedule.
Philadelphia visits Brooklyn with 2-0 series lead
April 19, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (45-37, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nets -4.5; over/under is 208.5
Maxey, Embiid, Harris power 76ers to 96-84 win over Nets
April 18, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid pumped his fist in the air and exhorted the Philly crowd to get louder as Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey hit game-changing 3s and stymied Brooklyn runs with clutch boards.
Harden and the 76ers host Brooklyn with 1-0 series lead
April 16, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (45-37, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -10; over/under is 215
Harden scores 23 as 76ers cruise past Nets 121-101 in Game 1
April 15, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden feels more at home in Philly this postseason go-around than he did a year ago when he was still finding his footing after a trade. It helps that The Beard knows his role alongside Joel Embiid, has his health — and his signature step-back is back on point from beyond the arc.
76ers take aim at Nets, hope for 1st NBA title since 1983
April 14, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Can it be 40 years since Maurice Cheeks dunked and punctuated the Philadelphia 76ers’ sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 1983 NBA championship? Forty years since Moses Malone predicted a four-game sweep?
76ers start playoffs against the Nets
April 14, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (45-37, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -8.5; over/under is 214.5
Embiid wins NBA’s scoring race, Harden takes assist title
April 9, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The individual stat races in the NBA saw two repeat winners this season. Philadelphia's Joel Embiid is now a back-to-back scoring champion, and Memphis' Jaren Jackson Jr. won the blocks race for the second consecutive year.
76ers beat Nets 134-105 before they meet in the playoffs
April 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Shake Milton couldn't wait for next weekend. Once Cam Thomas got hot, Milton started competing at a playoff level even in an otherwise meaningless finale.
The 76ers guard scored 20 points and chased Thomas all over the floor in the fourth quarter to keep him at 46 points, and Philadelphia beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-105 on Sunday.
Nets’ Bridges starts 83rd game, extends streak, then leaves
April 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn's Mikal Bridges kept his ironman streak alive Sunday, starting his 83rd game of the season before committing a foul and immediately checking out of the game after four seconds.
Philadelphia visits Brooklyn following overtime win against Atlanta
April 8, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (53-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (45-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia visits the Brooklyn Nets following the 76ers' 136-131 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
Mavericks fall to Bulls, eliminated from play-in race
April 8, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Coby White scored 24 points and the short-handed Chicago Bulls rallied past the depleted Mavericks 115-112 on Friday night, eliminating Dallas from play-in contention a year after the club reached the Western Conference finals.
76ers rest all 5 starters, still beat Hawks 136-131 in OT
April 8, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers managed to gain momentum for the playoffs even while resting all their starters.
It's easy to see why coach Doc Rivers was giddy afterward.
Georges Niang scored 24 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in overtime, as the 76ers used a lineup of backups to beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-131 on Friday night.
Nets beat Magic 101-84, will be No. 6 seed in East playoffs
April 8, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets made sure a season that started turbulently will end in the playoffs.
Not only that, they did it with a better record and seeding than last season, even after trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.