Joel Embiid (appendectomy surgery recovery) has been ruled out for Sixers-Celtics Game 3, according to a report from Tim Bontemps of ESPN: Joel Embiid has been ruled out for tonight’s …
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Instant observations: Sixers make too many mistakes, squander Game 3 opportunity vs. Celtics
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsPHILADELPHIA – For the first time in nearly two full years, South Philadelphia was home to a playoff game on Friday night. And while the crowd brought its best for …
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In Sixers’ Game 3 loss, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond ‘were trying as best as they could,’ but their flaws were costly
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsPHILADELPHIA – On a night Sixers head coach Nick Nurse decided only eight of his 14 available players could be trusted, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla expanded his rotation …
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5 Sixers thoughts: What went wrong in Game 1 and potential tweaks for Game 2
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsAbout 52 hours will separate Celtics fans' mocking chants of "WE WANT BOSTON" at TD Garden, as their team completed a wire-to-wire trouncing of the Sixers in Sunday afternoon's first-round …
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Reports: Sixers center Joel Embiid starts strength and conditioning program after appendectomy
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsAccording to multiple reporters in Boston, the Sixers said on Monday afternoon that Joel Embiid has started a strength and conditioning program as he recovers from the emergency appendectomy performed …
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Full injury reports for Sixers-Celtics Game 2 on Tuesday
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsFor the second straight game, Joel Embiid is set to be the only player sidelined between the Sixers and Celtics, according to the team's initial injury reports ahead of Game …
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Sixers own No. 22 overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft via Jared McCain trade after winning tiebreaker
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsThe Sixers own the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after winning a tiebreaker on Monday. This selection comes to the Sixers via the Houston Rockets. The …
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Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe named finalist for 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsSixers guard VJ Edgecombe is a finalist for the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, the NBA announced on Sunday evening. Edgecombe, 20, played 75 games (all starts) in …
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Instant observations: Bad matchups, worse execution sink Sixers in Game 1 blowout loss to Celtics
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsIt remains to be seen whether or not the Sixers currently have the talent level necessary to seriously challenge the Boston Celtics in their seven-game first-round series. For now, that …
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Full injury reports for Sixers-Celtics Game 1 on Sunday
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsAs another playoff series between the Sixers and Boston Celtics begins on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden, former NBA MVP Joel Embiid (post appendectomy surgery recovery) will be the only …