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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking for help. Embiid’s career has yielded an MVP — and so many more DNPs — with a biography littered by the kind of devastating injuries that can, in time, heal. Ask even the most casual...
Embiid scores 34 points in return, helping the 76ers beat the Hornets 108-98
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night. Wearing a protective “ Phantom of the Opera ” mask, Embiid was introduced to a...
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. ...
Charlotte finally gets starting five on the floor, only to lose Brandon Miller to sprained ankle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For at least three quarters, the Charlotte Hornets had their projected starting five on the floor together for the first time this season. And then, another brutal injury. Hornets forward Brandon Miller left Monday night’s 121-108 loss to the...
Maxey scores 40, George adds 33 as 76ers top Hornets 121-108 to spoil Ball's return to the floor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Maxey and George were combined for 12 for 21 on 3-pointers. ...
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. ...
With LaMelo Ball's return, Hornets have all 5 starters on floor for first time this season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball returned to action Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, meaning the Charlotte Hornets had all five starters on the floor at the same time for the first time this season. Ball missed the previous seven games with a strained calf. ...
Sixers standout rookie Jared McCain is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has a meniscus tear in his left knee that requires surgery and is expected to be out indefinitely. McCain who has starred for the struggling Sixers early in the season, reported a sore left knee after Friday night's 121-107...
76ers' Joel Embiid fractures sinus in 1st half, Pacers go on to beat 76ers 121-107
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points and 11 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat Philadelphia 121-107 on Friday night, with the 76ers playing the second half without Joel Embiid after he sustained a sinus fracture when he was struck in the face late in the first. ...
Joel Embiid sustains sinus fracture fighting for rebound, misses 2nd half of 76ers' loss to Pacers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid sustained a sinus fracture when he was struck in the face going for a defensive rebound late in the first half of the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Embiid was battling Indiana’s Bennedict Mathurin when he caught...
