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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. tweets case for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid as MVP

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is among those making an MVP case for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, noting the constant double teams he faced from Brooklyn.

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Philadelphia 76ers heap praise on 'perfect' James Harden who fires sly dig at critics after play-off win

The reigning NBA assists champion orchestrated the offence brilliantly as his side won the opening match of their first round play-off series in the Eastern Conference

Daily Mirror

Sixers cruise to 121-101 win over Nets in Game 1 of first-round playoff series

PHILADELPHIA — No answers.

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Three-way MVP race on as NBA confirm regular season awards shortlists

The race for the NBA MVP regular season award has heated up as the finalists were confirmed on the eve of the playoffs commencing with the winner set to be announced next week

Daily Mirror

NBA playoffs 2023: what to look out for in all eight opening-round ties

The NBA postseason (proper) tips off Saturday with the field of 16 fixed. Here’s what to watch for if you’re only just tuning in

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SI’s Round-By-Round Predictions for the 2023 NBA Playoffs

SI’s experts give round-by-round picks, along with underdogs that could make a run and players with the most pressure riding on this postseason.

Sports Illustrated

Mike Sielski: Ben Simmons (remember him?) won’t play for the Nets. Which means the Sixers face a tougher challenge.

PHILADELPHIA — There are plenty of reasons to think that the 76ers will have a pretty easy time beating the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Sixers have Joel Embiid, who led the league in scoring and is likely to be voted its most valuable…

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Showtime Debuts Rachel Nichols Sports Talk Show

‘Headliners with Rachel Nichols’ series to feature NBA All-Star Joel Embiid in April 13 premiere episode

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David Murphy: Joel Embiid and the Sixers have the talent, but they need championship toughness

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers had just gotten done extolling the toughness of his team when he said the only three words that really matter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘He’s a savant’: How Joel Embiid’s basketball IQ keyed another MVP-caliber season

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was in the midst of pouring in 52 points, powering and gliding and torquing his body to sink an astonishing 20 out of 25 shots.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Is Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Playoffs?

The consensus seems to position Giannis and the Bucks in that role, but Embiid and the Sixers have come on strong late in the 2022-23 regular season.

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Chris Herring’s 2022–23 NBA Awards Ballot

From Rookie of the Year to MVP, here are all of this season’s awards picks.

Sports Illustrated

Early NBA MVP voting as Joel Embiid battles Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic's reign as NBA MVP is set to be over as Joel Embiid has been heavily favoured by early voters, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also expected to miss out

Daily Mirror

There's No Wrong NBA MVP Pick. But One Player Stands Out.

Between Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s no wrong choice for the 2023 MVP. However, there’s one that comes out on top statistically.

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David Murphy: Gauging the Sixers’ championship chances ahead of their playoff opener against the Nets

It’s that time of year again, right? Crush the Nets in five starting this weekend, then get a lethal dose of the Celtics. I mean, tell me why I should believe in this Sixers team.

Sports Illustrated

End-of-Season NBA Power Rankings

Here’s a final look at how all 30 teams stacked up this season before the play-in tournament starts.

Sports Illustrated

Giannis Speaks Out on MVP Voter Fatigue: ‘I’ll Be Tired of Myself Too’

He was clear: he wants a third MVP.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Sixers needed Joel Embiid to be superhuman to beat the shorthanded Celtics. That doesn’t bode well.

The most revealing aspect of Joel Embiid’s performance Tuesday night against the Celtics wasn’t the 52 points he scored or the 13 rebounds he grabbed but the truth he told.

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Ahmad Rashad Has More NBA Inside Stuff With ‘Rewind’

New show streams on NBA app

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NBA MVP race declared "over" after Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers performance

Doc Rivers and James Harden endorse Joel Embiid claims to win a maiden MVP award after centre stars with 52-point showing in Philadelphia 76ers victory over Boston Celtics

Sports Illustrated

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.

Boston Herald

Celtics can’t overcome Joel Embiid’s epic 52-point performance, fall to 76ers

If the Celtics and 76ers ultimately meet in the second round of the playoffs, the C’s will have the edge. But Joel Embiid, as he showed again Tuesday, poses a major challenge that would make that a competitive and entertaining series.

Sports Illustrated

Steph Curry Says He’d Vote for Joel Embiid for NBA MVP

The two-time MVP weighed in on this year’s extremely tight race.

Daily Mirror

LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks chase Play-Off place - what's at stake in NBA final week

The NBA regular season is entering it's final week and the stakes are high in both the Western and Eastern Conference, with a number of top stars at risk of missing out on the post-season, the race for MVP tighter than ever and the battle for a generational talent with…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers cannot overcome rough start in 117-104 loss at Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE — When Joe Ingles’ heave clanked off the back of the rim just before the first-quarter buzzer, the crowd inside Fiserv Forum let out a collective groan.

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