Latest Nick Nurse News

Short-handed 76ers beat Cavaliers 132-129 to end 7-game losing streak
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak. Cleveland lost its second straight to drop into a tie for the NBA lead with Oklahoma...

Pascal Siakam scores 21 points to lead the surging Pacers past the short-handed 76ers 115-102
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and Myles Turner added 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Saturday night. Indiana has won two straight and eight of nine and is...

76ers stumble against Thunder, season slipping away without injured Embiid, Maxey, George
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Full of championship ambition, the 76ers’ slogan for this season was “Made for This.” As boos filled the arena — the first ones heard when an injury report as long as the closing credits on a blockbuster movie appeared on the big screen — Sixers fans...

76ers continue to struggle with Joel Embiid out again
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Without a healthy Joel Embiid, the 76ers were never expected to contend for an NBA title. But get taken to the final seconds before narrowly knocking off lowly Washington? Or worse, lose to the eight-win Pelicans only hours after star forward Zion...

Sixers center Joel Embiid sidelined for game against the Suns due to left foot sprain
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid will be sidelined for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night due to a left foot sprain. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said Monday that although the All-Star center’s foot injury has been bothersome, it is not something the...

Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night’s 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs after drawing two technical fouls. Referee Jenna Schroeder ejected Embiid with 2:59 left in the second quarter. The seven-time...

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, sending the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell had 19 points and Georges Niang added 13...

Joel Embiid returns from sinus fracture to play against Charlotte
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture. Embiid was introduced to a roaring ovation and wore a protective “ Phantom of the Opera ” mask in his return. ...

Joel Embiid's sinus fracture 'not nearly as severe' as previous 2 facial fractures, per Nick Nurse
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse expressed optimism about Joel Embiid’s return to action, saying his recent sinus fracture is “not nearly as severe” as the two previous facial fractures sustained by the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player in his career. ...
