PHILADELPHIA – For the first time in 2025-26, the Joel Embiid-less Sixers took the floor on Monday night, looking to upend the Orlando Magic without their franchise cornerstone. On the …
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5 Sixers thoughts: Early returns on three-guard lineups, more standout plays from home opener and more
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsSo far, there is not a whole lot to complain about here. The Sixers are 2-0, Joel Embiid made considerable progress in his second game of the season, and all …
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Previewing Sixers-Magic: Can Desmond Bane turn Orlando into a championship contender?
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsThe 2025-26 Sixers, sporting a 2-0 record after a pair of exciting comeback victories, will take their home floor on Monday night and face their toughest test of the young …
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Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Magic on Monday in front end of back-to-back, Paul George remains out
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsJoel Embiid is among five Sixers ruled out for the team's home game against the Orlando Magic on Monday, according to an injury report issued by the team on Sunday …
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Sunday stats: How the Sixers improved to 2-0, from Joel Embiid’s unusual cadence to Andre Drummond’s heroics
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsPHILADELPHIA – Neither game played by the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers has gone according to plan. The good news: both times, the Sixers erased a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter, …
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Instant observations: Joel Embiid finds force as Sixers escape with win over Hornets in home opener
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsPHILADELPHIA – On the heels of Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe scoring 34 points in an electric NBA debut in Boston on Wednesday night, there was some extra juice at Xfinity …
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Previewing Sixers-Hornets: Can LaMelo Ball be the centerpiece of a winning team?
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsLooking to improve to 2-0 after their impressive comeback victory on opening night in Boston, the Sixers will take the floor for their home opener on Saturday night against a …
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Paul George (knee) remains out for Sixers-Hornets, Joel Embiid not listed on injury report
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsPaul George (knee) will remain out when the Sixers play their home opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, according to the team's initial injury report unveiled on Friday. …
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Sixers soundbites: VJ Edgecombe talks electric NBA debut, how he can ‘keep getting better so the city’s happy’
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. – How was being on Good Morning America? "It was great," Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe said with a wide smile. "Good opportunity to talk to different people… …
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Sixers weekly preview: Will momentum earned on opening night carry over?
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsOn Friday, the Sixers will be back in their practice facility after earning a true off day with a thrilling comeback victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night to …