LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid became only the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points or more in a single game as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 133-123, on Monday, Jan. 22. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reach...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid conjured a second straight 40-point performance to outduel Nikola Jokic as the Philadelphia 76ers downed the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets, 126-121, on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up during the second quarter against the Denver...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday, Jan. 15, as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past the Houston Rockets, 124-115. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Fred VanVleet of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid shook off an ankle injury to score 31 points and grab 10 rebounds Friday, propelling the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-111 NBA victory over Toronto with his 13th straight game with at least 30 points and 10 boards. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored a season-high 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Wednesday, Dec. 20, to accomplish feats unseen for more than a half-century as the Philadelphia 76ers beat NBA-best Minnesota 127-113. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Naz Reid and Kyle...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Chicago Bulls withstood a 40-point double-double from Philadelphia star Joel Embiid on Monday, Dec. 18, to snap the 76ers' six-game NBA winning streak with a 108-104 victory. Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls shoots a lay up past Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, the NBA team announced on Friday, Dec. 15. President of basketball operations Daryl Morey participates in a press conference before a game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid shrugged off the lingering effects of illness to score 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards, 131-126, on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Daniel Gafford of the Washington Wizards. (AFP) Reigning NBA...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is eager to return to NBA action this week after suffering a fractured rib in what he called a "traumatic" hit and run last month. Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (AFP) Oubre called out conspiracy theorists who questioned his...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- German forward Franz Wagner's 31-point performance sparked Orlando to an eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday, Nov. 29, ripping Washington 139-120 to move one game behind NBA overall leader Boston. Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic (AFP) The Magic connected on 60.7 percent of...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid delivered his sixth NBA career triple double on Monday, Nov. 27, with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead Philadelphia's 138-94 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The resurgent Houston Rockets powered to a sixth straight NBA victory on Sunday, Nov. 12, withstanding a 36-point triple-double from Denver's Nikola Jokic in a 107-104 win over the Nuggets. Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Bennedict Mathurin of...
