The Detroit Pistons return to action tonight against a Philadelphia 76ers team that was kind enough to dispatch the Minnesota Timberwolves in their previous game, and with the added benefit of that game being Friday, and thus facing the East’s top team on the second half of a back-to-back. That means the Sixers will be […]
Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.
Many thought Embiid, known for social media hijinks, was trolling, but he was actually upset by the situation
In the second night of a back-to-back, the Philadelphia 76ers host the East leading Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon.
Celtics Celtics star Jayson Tatum has quickly eased concerns about his return ahead of the playoffs, according to Jay King of The Athletic. Boston is 10-2 in games Tatum has played since returning, and he has already earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors. King notes that Tatum has shown no hesitation physically, driving […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Knicks, OG Anunoby, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Joel Embiid addressed his social media posts after being held out because of an illness Wednesday.
The Detroit Pistons visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Paul George is on the injury report alongside Tyrese Maxey, with one player available and the other listed as probable. George is dealing with a left knee injury, while his teammate has a strained tendon in his right finger. Maxey played in his 65th game […] The post Are Paul George, Tyrese Maxey playing tonight? 76ers vs. Pistons injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers will play on Saturday night. Tobias Harris is among the Pistons listed on the injury report. Harris is dealing with a knee injury. The Pistons are certainly hoping to have Harris on the floor against the 76ers, especially since Cade Cunningham is still out. Here’s everything we know about […] The post Is Tobias Harris playing tonight? Pistons vs. 76ers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Also, a potential playoff preview game between San Antonio and Denver.
NEW YORK (AP) — CJ McCollum had 25 points and seven assists and the surging Atlanta Hawks routed the Brooklyn Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games. Fifth in the Eastern Conference at 45-33, the Hawks remained 1 1/2 games ahead of sixth-place Philadelphia and moved within 3 1/2 games of fourth-place Cleveland. Atlanta and Cleveland will play a home-and-set next week. McCollum was 8 of 12 from the field, hitting 4 of 7 3-pointers. Nickeil Alexander...
Nick Nurse revealed the key to the Philadelphia 76ers prevailing in their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Nurse is going through his third season as the 76ers’ head coach. After missing the playoffs last season due to injuries on the roster, he is on pace to get them back to that higher […] The post Nick Nurse reveals how 76ers have come alive on offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103 on Friday night. Joel Embiid had 19 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup to help the 76ers remain sixth in the Eastern Conference with five games to play. Julius Randle and Bones Hyland each had 21 points for the Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Timberwolves must stack wins to get a top seed in the Western Conference but fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 115-103.
The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Despite dealing with some injury woes late in the regular season, it looks like Tyrese Maxey will be eligible for possible postseason awards this year. Friday’s contest is Maxey’s 65th of the 2025-26 campaign, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. The 25-year-old guard is […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey eligible for postseason awards after starting 65th game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George didn’t shy away from reflecting on one of the most unusual stretches of his season. George recently opened up about his suspension, framing it not as a setback, but as something that ultimately helped him reset. George missed 25 games after violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, a stretch that sidelined […] The post 76ers’ Paul George explains why suspension was a blessing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, and Joel Embiid once again headlines the injury report. The 76ers have officially listed him as doubtful due to illness, putting their franchise centerpiece in focus as they push for back-to-back wins. Philadelphia enters at 42–34, No. 6 in the Eastern Conference, firmly in the […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Timberwolves injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Looking at six key questions for the Sixers with the postseason looming.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided an encouraging update on Stephen Curry after the 38-year-old went through another scrimmage on Thursday evening, tweets Nick Friedell of The Athletic. “He looked good … he looks like Steph Curry,” Kerr said. Kerr wouldn’t commit to Curry playing on Sunday, saying that would be up to the star […]
A four-game win streak has made the Rockets first-round pick owed to the Sixers a bit worse.
