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Doc Rivers Says NBA MVP Race ‘Is Over’ After Embiid’s 52-Point Outing

The 76ers coach is convinced his superstar is the league’s best player.

Sports Illustrated

Embiid 52 as Sixers hold off Celtics, Bucks on brink

Los Angeles (AFP) - Joel Embiid enhanced his MVP credentials with a 52-point masterclass as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious late rally from the Boston Celtics to win a hard-fought battle of the Eastern Conference heavyweights on Tuesday.

AFP

Sixers hold off Raptors, 117-110, as postseason rotation could be materializing

PHILADELPHIA — One would assume the 76ers’ playoff rotation has been decided.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Sixers outlast Dallas Mavericks, 116-108, in return of Joel Embiid and James Harden

PHILADELPHIA — Luka Doncic attempted to float a driving layup over Joel Embiid, but the Sixers’ big man rejected the ball at the rim.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

How the Sixers’ Joel Embiid debunks George Karl’s ‘lazy’ label and makes his MVP case

DENVER — Bright blue sticky plastic wrap enveloped Joel Embiid’s right lower leg as Monday’s 76ers shootaround concluded, keeping an ice bag pressed against the tight calf he has been dealing with for almost a week.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

For Sixers coach Doc Rivers and Joel Embiid, it's all about being healthy for NBA playoffs -- not seedings

PHOENIX — It was a game the 76ers needed to win. Truth be told, they need to win as many as possible to finish out the season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

SI:AM | Women’s Sweet 16 Preview: Why Another No. 1 Seed Could Fall

Plus, the best moments from last night’s men’s action.

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Bulls guard Zach LaVine backs 76ers star Joel Embiid for NBA MVP

“Embiid has it wrapped up this year, in my opinion,” LaVine said during the Bulls’ shootaround Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Sixers will need clean bill of health — and a little luck — to chart path toward NBA title

CHICAGO — If the 76ers have shown one thing through the years, it's that winning an NBA title isn't easy.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Guard Patrick Beverley just one factor in toughening up of the Bulls

The addition of Beverley has helped, but coach Billy Donovan is also seeing a group that now understands the moment of a game where adversity hits, and when it’s time to finally hit back.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Debate Over This Year’s NBA MVP Race Keeps Getting More Heated

You’d have an easier time getting people to agree on the Oscars than who should win this year’s honors.

Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid and James Harden propel Sixers to tiebreaker over Cleveland Cavaliers with 118-109 win

CLEVELAND – The 76ers put themselves in a good position.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A mic’d up Doc Rivers joked with Anthony Edwards to ask what play the Timberwolves were drawing up

Doc Rivers knew the ball was going to Anthony Edwards after the timeout.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Celtic Kendrick Perkins credits Doc Rivers with helping him have a long NBA career

Rivers worked with Perk to become the post-dominant, rim-protecting center the team needed to win a title.

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Sixers come out on losing end of shootout with Mavericks, 133-126

DALLAS – It was Turn Back the Clock Night for the 76ers.

AFP

Randle, Quickley shine as Knicks sink Celtics

New York (AFP) - Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley combined for 46 points as the in-form New York Knicks upset the Boston Celtics 109-94 in the NBA on Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Three thoughts on the Sixers after a split with the Grizzlies and Celtics

The weekend was quintessential Sixers: a two-game stretch that gave you every reason to think they can compete in a playoff against the best the NBA can offer, and several reasons to wonder whether they can actually win four times in seven games.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: The Sixers’ ‘Process’ era either pays off or fails for good in the next two months

PHILADELPHIA — Ten years ago, Josh Harris hired Sam Hinkie to clean up the Andrew Bynum mess and begin The Process. Hinkie failed in both transaction and culture, but reset the salary cap and asset cache, which he handed to Bryan Colangelo, who failed at everything except retaining coach Brett…

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Joel Embiid’s MVP push, starting lineup among Sixers storylines to watch down NBA’s stretch run

PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star break is incorrectly billed as the NBA season’s midway point, given that the 76ers have only 25 regular-season games remaining before a crucial playoff run.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this day: Sam Cassell traded to Kings; Phil Pressey born

On this day in Celtics history, former Boston guard Sam Cassell was dealt to the Sacramento Kings, and Phil Pressey was born.

AFP

Jokic triple as Nuggets down Mavs, LeBron return sparks Lakers

Los Angeles (AFP) - Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season Wednesday as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

AFP

Jokic triple as Nuggets down Mavs, Sixers survive scare

Los Angeles (AFP) - Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on top spot in the NBA's Western Conference on Wednesday with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Strong fourth quarter powers Joel Embiid-led Sixers to 119-108 victory over Knicks

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers feels the NBA trade deadline is a relief for some players.

Tribune News Service

Knicks pull off their biggest comeback of the season, beat 76ers

Evan Fournier got an unexpected chance and ran with it.

Sports Illustrated

Magic’s Harris Shares Mo Bamba Comment to Austin Rivers Before Fight

Bamba and Rivers were among five players ejected after a melee during Friday’s game in Minnesota.

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