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Sixers coach Doc Rivers defends decision to have Joel Embiid in late during a blowout

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers caught some criticism for playing Joel Embiid and the other 76ers starters late in a blowout victory to close out the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Keith Pompey: Sixers were in a bind with Joel Embiid. His injury makes their trajectory more unclear than ever.

PHILADELPHIA — So what just happened to the 76ers’ championship aspirations?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jimmy Butler Says He Will Be Ready for Game 1 vs. 76ers

The forward missed the Heat’s series-clinching Game 5 win vs. the Hawks on Tuesday due to right knee inflammation.

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Joel Embiid out indefinitely with orbital fracture in huge blow to 76ers’ title hopes

Joel Embiid has a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion and the 76ers said Friday night that the MVP finalist is out for the foreseeable future

The Guardian - US

Joel Embiid Reportedly Out Indefinitely With Orbital Fracture

The 76ers star will be sidelined as the franchise begins its series with the No. 1 seeded Heat.

Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid out for Game 1, no timetable for return

Shams Charania: Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return. Source: Twitter ...

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The Sixers were waiting for James Harden to unleash his full arsenal. He delivered in Game 6.

TORONTO — The 76ers have been waiting for James Harden to be aggressive on offense while displaying the balance he strives to maintain. He delivered Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.

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Heat remain cautious with Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry injuries ahead of 76ers series

MIAMI — Even with their second-round playoff opponent determined, the build up to the Eastern conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers apparently will be a gradual process for the Miami Heat ahead of Monday’s 7:30 p.m. series opener at FTX Arena.

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Chris Boucher on free agency: I love Toronto… I owe it all to Toronto

Josh Lewenberg: Chris Boucher said he hasn't thought about his upcoming free agency, focus has been on the season. Will get there in the next few weeks/months. "I love Toronto. Toronto did a lot for me. From the young player I was when I came here ...

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Tobias Harris wants this grandma freed from her cage after the 76ers finally beat the Raptors

Free Grandma. Free her right now.

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Fred VanVleet out for Game 6

Michael Grange: Fred VanVleet (hip) is out for Game 6. Source: Twitter @michaelgrange What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Grange @ michaelgrange VanVleet (hip) is out for Game 6. - 5:18 PM Tim Bontemps @ TimBontemps Fred VanVleet officially won't ...

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Mark Bradley: One year later, the so-so Hawks met a sobering end

So maybe we – and by “we,” I mean “me” – got carried away by the doings of the 2021 playoffs. The 41-win Hawks played above their station, upsetting the fourth-seeded Knicks and the top-seeded 76ers. Those Hawks came within two games of the NBA Finals. Those Hawks went from…

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If the Sixers choke against the Raptors, where would the collapse rank in Philly sports history?

Don't deny it. You're thinking about it. You wouldn't be a Philadelphia sports fan, full of skepticism and even cynicism, always hedging your hope, if you weren't thinking about it. Yes, the 76ers are still up three games to two on the Raptors in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Yes, they're…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Heat’s opponent options offer stark contrast: NBA scout weighs in on perceived 76ers-Raptors preference

Bam Adebayo smiled at the question, or, more to the point, at a ship that has sailed.

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Doc Rivers wants everyone to leave him alone about blown 3-1 leads: ‘I wish y’all would tell the whole story with me’

All you gotta do is win, Doc. That's all.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: The Sixers are in trouble, and it’s on Doc Rivers and James Harden to avoid a historic collapse

Somebody needs to wake up and smell the history, because it’s a hell of a lot closer than anybody with the 76ers seemed to realize after their embarrassing 103-88 no-show of a loss to the Raptors in Game 5.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers suddenly facing embarrassing situation after 103-88 loss to Raptors forces Game 6 Thursday in Toronto

PHILADELPHIA — Oh, boy. Philly, the 76ers might have a problem.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Playoffs: Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch

The Toronto Raptors will face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 on Monday night from the Wells Fargo Center.

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Fred VanVleet Says He's Out for Game 5 Against 76ers

He suffered a left hip strain in the first half of Game 4 and did not return.

ABC News

NBA player Ben Simmons criticised by pundits, ex-players after Aussie ruled out of Brooklyn Nets' vital playoff game

The critics are coming again for Ben Simmons, after the Australian's long-awaited debut for Brooklyn Nets in their must-win NBA playoff game against Boston is ditched because of reported back soreness.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

MRI confirms ligament tear in Sixers star Joel Embiid’s right thumb

The MRI confirmed what the 76ers knew: Joel Embiid has a ligament tear in his right thumb.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Keith Pompey: For Sixers to contend, Joel Embiid must dig deep and find a way to play through pain

TORONTO — Doc Rivers acknowledged the 76ers are concerned about Joel Embiid’s right thumb.

Sports Illustrated

Pascal Siakam Saves the Raptors From a Sweep

Five thoughts on Toronto avoiding a 76ers sweep at home.

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Fred VanVleet to have imagine done on injured hip

Tim Bontemps: The Raptors say Fred VanVleet will have further imaging done on his injured left hip tonight, and won't speak postgame. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Koreen @ ekoreen "He's gonna play through a lot of ...

Sports Illustrated

Fred VanVleet Suffers Hip Strain, Leaves Game vs. 76ers

The Raptors guard exited Game 4 within the final five minutes of the first half with pain in his left hip.

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