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Joel Embiid Offers Health Update Ahead of NBA Playoffs
When it came to injuries and illnesses, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has had a hard time catching a break in the past. Ever since he joined the Sixers, Embiid has battled through countless injuries throughout the years. Just last season, Embiid entered the NBA playoffs after missing 21 regular-season games throughout the year due …
Clippers crushed by 76ers’ James Harden and Joel Embiid in loss
The 76ers boasted a former most valuable player and a dominant center in contention for the top individual accolade this year. The best the Clippers had to counter on Friday was Amir Coffey. Buoyed by superstar duo James Harden and Joel Embiid, the 76ers crushed the Clippers 122-97 at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, handing the …
Bothered by ailing knee, Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid fades in second half as Atlanta Hawks rally to tie series
ATLANTA — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s second round-series against the Atlanta Hawks went from historical comparisons to the “Big Dipper,” Wilt Chamberlain, to a Big O’fer in the second half of Monday’s 103-100 loss that tied things up 2-2. Embiid went 0-for-12 in the second half, accounting for the most attempts without a make …
76ers vs. Hawks score: Live updates as Joel Embiid, Philadelphia seek 3-1 lead vs. Atlanta in NBA playoffs
The top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers are making life hard on Trae Young and the No. 5 Atlanta Hawks. After dropping the series opener, they have won two straight games, both by double figures. In the process, Philadelphia also snapped Atlanta’s 13-game win streak at home. The Hawks were looking to get back on track in Game …
Wizards vs. 76ers score: Live NBA playoff updates as Joel Embiid, Philadelphia look to complete sweep
The Philadelphia 76ers have an opportunity to finish off their best-of-seven series against the Washington Wizards in four games if they can continue their streak of dominant play with a victory in Game 4 on Monday night. The 76ers have gotten whatever they have wanted on the offensive end over the course of the first …
NBA trade deadline: Joel Embiid, Draymond Green, other players react to the flurry of deals
USATSI On Thursday the NBA trade deadline for the 2020-21 season came and many teams begin posturing for their potential playoff runs or rebuilding efforts. Entering the day, some of the biggest names that were expected to be moved were Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. Leading up to the trade …
Who is Joel Embiid? ‘Jeopardy’ contestant unsure of Process
PHILADELPHIA — This Philadelphia 76ers star has a new nickname because of a hilarious wrong answer on “Jeopardy.” Who is Joel Embiid? The Sixers All-Star center was featured on the quiz show Wednesday night in the first-round category of “Current Sports Nicknames.” The $1,000 question was, “Joel Embiid in 2019 won the trademark for this …
All hell breaks loose as Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns get ejected in Sixers’ game vs. Timberwolves
In a “backup center,” the Sixers could do a lot worse than Al Horford. The 13-year veteran is an improvement across the board over the Sixers’ backup fives last season. His pick-and-roll defense is one of the most valuable ways in which he’s an upgrade. We got some insight from Horford on how he and …
