Two years ago, 18-year-old VJ Edgecombe went to Madison Square Garden to see playoff basketball in person. He might be better off not telling Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre …
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The plays and performances the Sixers needed to beat the Celtics in Game 7 and finish a 3-1 series comeback
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsBOSTON – As the third quarter began in the Sixers' Game 7 win on Saturday night – completing a 3-1 series comeback victory over the Boston Celtics – Joel Embiid …
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After Sixers Game 7 win, what will happen to Bruce Springsteen concert?
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsUPDATE — The May 8th Bruce Springsteen show at Xfinity Mobile Arena has been rescheduled for May 30th. Tickets will be honored at the new date. Due to the NBA …
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Behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, a Sixers team with a bond that ‘feels pretty different’ wins a Game 7 in Boston
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsBOSTON – Before the biggest win of his basketball life, Joel Embiid sat at his locker with a laptop in front of him, volume all the way up. Kelly Oubre …
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Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Monday; full injury reports ahead of Game 1
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsJoel Embiid (right hip contusion) is probable for Game 1 of the Sixers’ second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, according to …
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Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Thursday; full injury reports ahead of Game 6
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsJoel Embiid (post appendectomy surgery recovery) is probable for Game 6 of the Sixers' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics at home on Thursday night, according to the team's …
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Instant observations: Joel Embiid dominates, Sixers keep season alive with Game 5 win in Boston
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsWith their backs against the wall after an embarrassing blowout loss on their home floor in Game 4, multiple Sixers talked about needing to head back to Boston and play …
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Sixers mailbag: Nick Nurse, playoff hypotheticals and offseason outlook
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsA shocker: Joel Embiid, not even three weeks removed from an appendectomy, is probably not going to make up a meaningful portion of the difference between the Sixers and Boston …
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Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Tuesday; full injury reports ahead of Game 5
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsJoel Embiid (post appendectomy surgery recovery) is listed as probable for Game 5 of the Sixers' first-round series against the Celtics in Boston on Tuesday night, according to the team's …
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Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe finishes third in NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsSixers guard VJ Edgecombe finished in third place in Rookie of the Year Award voting for the 2025-26 NBA season, behind winner Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and runner-up …