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NBA Twitter Was Fired Up About Draymond Green After Joel Embiid’s Flagrant Foul

Embiid was only issued a Flagrant 1 for kicking Nets center Nick Claxton.

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Joel Embiid Called for Flagrant Foul After Low Kick on Nic Claxton

The 76ers big man took exception to being stepped over after a dunk early in Thursday’s game.

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Marcus Hayes: Jalen Hurts is the antidote to Carson Wentz and Ben Simmons

About 13 months ago we were wondering which veteran quarterback the Eagles might land to replace Jalen Hurts. About seven months ago we were wondering whether Hurts could take the Eagles back to the playoffs. Today, we are marveling that the Eagles signed Hurts to a five-year, $255 million contract…

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Sixers rally to overtake Brooklyn Nets in second half, take home 96-84 win and 2-0 series lead

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers called a timeout 61 seconds into Monday’s third quarter, after a Spencer Dinwiddie bucket put the Brooklyn Nets up by seven points on the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Cam Johnson put Joel Embiid on an absolute poster with a stunning dunk during 76ers-Nets

Cam Johnson put Joel Embiid on an absolutely absurd POSTER during the NBA playoffs on Monday night.

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Milwaukee Bucks sweating on Giannis Antetokounmpo fitness after horror injury

Eastern Conference No.1 seed, the Milwaukee Bucks, face a nervous wait over the fitness of star man Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Greek Freak was injured in Game One of their Play-Off game with the Miami Heat

Daily Mirror

David Murphy: If the real James Harden just stood up, the Sixers are suddenly a championship-caliber team

The uniform looked the same. The beard looked the same. The number, the name, the shoes — all of it suggested that the man with the ball in his hands was the same James Harden we saw here last season. But this was some different dude. And if he sticks…

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Nikola Jokic hits back amid MVP criticism as history-making treble looms for star center

The usually quiet two-time reigning MVP issued a savage response to some comments from a former NBA champion regarding the Denver Nuggets' chances in round one of the playoffs

Daily Mirror

Don’t Look Now, but Doc Rivers Just Became a Meme Again

This isn’t the first time the 76ers coach has unintentionally caused a stir on social media.

Sports Illustrated

Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. tweets case for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid as MVP

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is among those making an MVP case for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, noting the constant double teams he faced from Brooklyn.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Philadelphia 76ers heap praise on 'perfect' James Harden who fires sly dig at critics after play-off win

The reigning NBA assists champion orchestrated the offence brilliantly as his side won the opening match of their first round play-off series in the Eastern Conference

Daily Mirror

Sixers cruise to 121-101 win over Nets in Game 1 of first-round playoff series

PHILADELPHIA — No answers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Three-way MVP race on as NBA confirm regular season awards shortlists

The race for the NBA MVP regular season award has heated up as the finalists were confirmed on the eve of the playoffs commencing with the winner set to be announced next week

Daily Mirror

NBA playoffs 2023: what to look out for in all eight opening-round ties

The NBA postseason (proper) tips off Saturday with the field of 16 fixed. Here’s what to watch for if you’re only just tuning in

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SI’s Round-By-Round Predictions for the 2023 NBA Playoffs

SI’s experts give round-by-round picks, along with underdogs that could make a run and players with the most pressure riding on this postseason.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: Ben Simmons (remember him?) won’t play for the Nets. Which means the Sixers face a tougher challenge.

PHILADELPHIA — There are plenty of reasons to think that the 76ers will have a pretty easy time beating the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Sixers have Joel Embiid, who led the league in scoring and is likely to be voted its most valuable…

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Showtime Debuts Rachel Nichols Sports Talk Show

‘Headliners with Rachel Nichols’ series to feature NBA All-Star Joel Embiid in April 13 premiere episode

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David Murphy: Joel Embiid and the Sixers have the talent, but they need championship toughness

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers had just gotten done extolling the toughness of his team when he said the only three words that really matter.

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‘He’s a savant’: How Joel Embiid’s basketball IQ keyed another MVP-caliber season

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was in the midst of pouring in 52 points, powering and gliding and torquing his body to sink an astonishing 20 out of 25 shots.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Is Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Playoffs?

The consensus seems to position Giannis and the Bucks in that role, but Embiid and the Sixers have come on strong late in the 2022-23 regular season.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Herring’s 2022–23 NBA Awards Ballot

From Rookie of the Year to MVP, here are all of this season’s awards picks.

Daily Mirror

Early NBA MVP voting as Joel Embiid battles Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic's reign as NBA MVP is set to be over as Joel Embiid has been heavily favoured by early voters, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also expected to miss out

Sports Illustrated

There's No Wrong NBA MVP Pick. But One Player Stands Out.

Between Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s no wrong choice for the 2023 MVP. However, there’s one that comes out on top statistically.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Gauging the Sixers’ championship chances ahead of their playoff opener against the Nets

It’s that time of year again, right? Crush the Nets in five starting this weekend, then get a lethal dose of the Celtics. I mean, tell me why I should believe in this Sixers team.

Sports Illustrated

End-of-Season NBA Power Rankings

Here’s a final look at how all 30 teams stacked up this season before the play-in tournament starts.

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