PHILADELPHIA – There was a distinct buzz in the air on Thursday night, for reasons both practical and sentimental. On paper, the Sixers were playing host to the Miami Heat …
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Friday film: Tyrese Maxey sets a record, Kelly Oubre Jr. fires away, Joel Embiid guts it out in Sixers’ crucial home win
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsPHILADELPHIA – Before and as the Sixers played host to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, the feeling was palpable: this game was more important than just one out of …
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Joel Embiid misses Sixers practice after reporting ‘increased soreness’ in right side
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. – Joel Embiid did not practice Saturday morning after reporting increased soreness in his right side, the Sixers said. Embiid’s status for Sunday’s road game against the Boston …
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Instant observations: Sixers finally find flow, snap losing streak with emphatic win over Timberwolves
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsEarly in the 2025-26 season, one of the signatures of this Sixers team was its ability to discount disadvantageous circumstances and find ways to win games. But lately, with Joel …
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5 Sixers thoughts: What to make of recent stretch without Joel Embiid, important lineup combinations and more
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsIt might have been difficult to believe late Saturday night that the Sixers were primed to return home later this week having notched a winning road trip, but that is …
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Joel Embiid questionable to make return for Sixers-Pacers on Tuesday
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsJoel Embiid (right knee injury management; right shin soreness) is questionable to make his return to action during the Sixers' road contest against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, according …
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Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Timberwolves on Sunday
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsJoel Embiid (right knee injury management; right shin soreness) is out for the Sixers' road contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, according to the team's initial injury report …
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Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Pelicans on Saturday in front end of back-to-back
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsJoel Embiid (right knee injury management; right shin soreness) is out for the Sixers' road contest against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night, according to the team's initial injury …
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Instant observations: Another horrid loss for Sixers, suddenly searching for sources of offense
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsFacing a team tied for the second-worst record in the NBA playing on the second leg of a back-to-back, the Sixers were bulldozed in the second half on Saturday.
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Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe named 2026 NBA Rising Stars MVP after scoring both game-winners for Team Vince
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsAfter a Sixers game earlier this season, rookie VJ Edgecombe and two of his teammates stood at their lockers and discussed possible contenders to play in the 2026 NBA Rising …