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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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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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Paul perfection as Suns clinch series, Sixers, Mavs advance

Los Angeles (AFP) - Chris Paul produced a perfect display of shooting to lead the Phoenix Suns to a series-clinching victory over New Orleans as Philadelphia and Dallas also advanced in the NBA playoffs on Thursday.

AFP

Embiid, Paul shine as Sixers, Suns clinch series

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns booked their place in the NBA playoff conference semi-finals on Thursday after wrapping up series-clinching victories in contrasting fashion.

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Sixers blast Raptors in Game 6 to close out first-round playoff series with 132-97 win

TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey sat atop the Scotiabank Arena scorer’s table Thursday afternoon, when Georges Niang interrupted while walking toward the crowd surrounding the Sixers’ second-year point guard.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Embiid dominates as Sixers rout Raptors to take series

Los Angeles (AFP) - Joel Embiid scored 33 points as the Philadelphia 76ers crushed the Toronto Raptors 132-97 to clinch a 4-2 NBA playoff series victory on Thursday.

AFP

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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Scottie Barnes made it his personal mission to destroy everyone at practice during his Rookie of the Year campaign

I'm not sure it was like Jimmy Butler in Game of Zones...but it was probably intense.

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Rivers defends playoff record as Sixers prepare for Raptors

Los Angeles (AFP) - Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers defended his record in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday as his team prepared for a nervy game-six duel with the Toronto Raptors.

AFP

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

Fred VanVleet doubtful for Game 6

Tim Reynolds: Fred VanVleet is officially doubtful for Game 6. Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What's the buzz on Twitter? Doug Smith @ SmithRaps For bookkeeping purposes, Raptors have Fred VanVleet listed as "doubtful" for Game 6 with a hip flexor ...

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Scottie Barnes: ‘I feel great, mentally and physically’

Josh Lewenberg: Scottie Barnes, going into Game 6: "I feel great. My body feels great. Mentally, physically, I feel great." Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Koreen @ ekoreen "I feel great. My body feels great. Overall, ...

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

Marcus Hayes: Ben Simmons a no-show for Nets while Joel Embiid plays through pain for Sixers in the NBA playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — The symmetry could not have been purer. The contrast could not have been starker.

Sports Illustrated

It’s Time to Have a Conversation About James Harden

With the Raptors gaining momentum against the 76ers, if ever there was a perfect time for him to take over and dominate, it might be now.

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AFP

Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets; Raptors, Mavs romp

New York (AFP) - Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.

AFP

Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets, Raptors rout Sixers

New York (AFP) - Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.

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.

AFP

Grizzlies coach Jenkins, Sixers' Embiid fined over ref abuse

Los Angeles (AFP) - Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was slapped with a $15,000 fine on Monday after slamming officials following his team's playoff defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid fined $15,000 for criticizing officials after Sixers’ Game 4 loss to Toronto Raptors

Joel Embiid’s postgame remarks turned out to be costly.

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Fred VanVleet out for Game 5

Tim Bontemps: Fred VanVleet says he won't play tonight, says he's taking it day by day from here. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike Ganter @ Mike_Ganter So no big surprise that VanVleet is a no go for Game 5. Nurse said ...

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: The Sixers once again need to reinvent themselves around an injured Joel Embiid

TORONTO — A half hour after it ended, the gravity of the opportunity they squandered became clear. Joel Embiid trudged into a makeshift conference room at Scotiabank Arena with a black athletic wrap on his hand and a blank expression on his face. He spoke in a tone that we…

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