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Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey edges Chicago's Coby White, wins NBA's Most Improved Player award

Apr. 23, 2024 19:33 PM EDT

Tyrese Maxey was sixth in the Most Improved Player voting two years ago, a tribute to the jump he made between his first and second seasons in the NBA. Voters thought the jump he made from his third year to his fourth was even more impressive. Philadelphia's All-Star...

NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled -- twice -- before turnover that led to Knicks' go-ahead shot

Apr. 23, 2024 19:24 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks' victory over the 76ers in Game 2, the NBA determined Tuesday. In its Last 2 Minutes report, the league also said 76ers...

76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks

Apr. 23, 2024 01:31 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks, a team spokesman said early Tuesday. The 76ers lost both games in New York, with the Knicks rallying in the final 30 seconds for a 104-101...

Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks

Apr. 23, 2024 00:14 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Maxey's body was hurting and he was battling the chills on his off night in New York. He was dealing with a different kind of pain Monday. Maxey nearly rallied the Philadelphia 76ers to a victory with a sensational fourth quarter, only to...

Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead

Apr. 22, 2024 23:37 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — An eight-point lead was gone. The Knicks' edge in the series and home-court advantage seemed about to follow. Madison Square Garden had fallen nearly silent. “I mean, it wasn’t a good feeling,” Donte DiVincenzo said. Moments later, it was...

76ers' Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks

Apr. 20, 2024 22:19 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — When the Philadelphia 76ers arrived in the locker room at halftime after a miserable second quarter, there was good news waiting. Joel Embiid was planning to come back on the court. Shortly after appearing to reinjure his surgically repaired left...

Knicks beat 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of playoffs. Brunson and Hart score 22 points and backups star

Apr. 20, 2024 22:05 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The familiar chants of “MVP! MVP!” for Jalen Brunson were replaced by a much different sound inside a raucous Madison Square Garden. “Deuuuuuce!” Deuce McBride, Brunson's backup, led a huge effort by New York's reserves in a 111-104 victory...

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

Apr. 20, 2024 00:11 AM EDT

Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. ___ EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 BOSTON CELTICS (64-18) vs. No. 8 MIAMI HEAT (46-36) Season series: Celtics, 3-0. Story line: Here they go again,...

Hey, Buddy! The postseason finally beckons for 76ers' Buddy Hield after 632 NBA games

Apr. 17, 2024 23:43 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey sat on his locker room chair and yelled loud enough after Philadelphia beat Miami in a play-in tournament game to welcome one of the newest 76ers to the postseason club. “Buddy Hield! Welcome to the playoffs!” Maxey said. Indeed,...

Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86. Philly will face Miami in the play-in tournament

Apr. 14, 2024 16:27 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After eight straight wins to end the regular season, the 76ers are set for their first play-in tournament. Joel Embiid expects to be along for the ride. Embiid sat out Philadelphia's 107-86 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday as a precaution,...