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76ers star Joel Embiid falls during warmups but remains in lineup for matchup with Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wasn't going to let a pregame stumble keep him from playing the rival Boston Celtics in one of the NBA's marquee games. Embiid got caught up in a barrier used to keep courtside fans away from the players and fell to the parquet...
Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston’s final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory on Wednesday. ...
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...
Maxey rallies the 76ers to a 111-106 victory over the Spurs after Embiid is ejected
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and made two crucial plays in the final minute, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied after Joel Embiid was ejected to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Monday night. Embiid was thrown out by referee Jenna...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
