LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored 27 points to lead six Boston players in double figures on Friday, May 5, as the Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-102 to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series. *Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics reacts against Joel Embiid of...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, May 2, comfortably winning a ballot ahead of the Denver Nuggets' two-time award winner Nikola Jokic. *Joel Embiid (AFP)* Embiid, who finished runner-up behind Jokic the past two...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- NBA scoring champion Joel Embiid is doubtful to play in Monday's opening game of Philadelphia's second-round playoff series against Boston on Monday, 76ers coach Doc Rivers said on Saturday, April 29 *Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Brooklyn Nets during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP)--The Philadelphia 76ers will try to complete their NBA playoff sweep of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday without star center Joel Embiid, who has been ruled out with a right knee sprain. *Philadelphia 76ers is expected to miss Joel Embiid in Game 4 of their NBA playoffs series. (File...
Los Angeles (AFP) -- The Philadelphia beats Brooklyn 102-97 on Thursday, April 20, in a rugged clash that featured two ejections and a controversial kick from Joel Embiid and moved the Sixers one win away from a sweep of their NBA first-round playoff series. *Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid enhanced his MVP credentials with a 52-point masterclass as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious late rally from the Boston Celtics to win a hard-fought battle of the Eastern Conference heavyweights on Tuesday, April 4. *Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points as the Chicago Bulls snapped Philadelphia's eight-game winning streak with a thrilling 109-105 victory in double overtime on Monday, March 20. *DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers during double...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid starred again with 38 points as the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a sixth straight win with a 118-109 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, March 15. *Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after being called for a foul during the fourth quarter of...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant headlined the reserves announced Thursday, Feb. 2, for the NBA All-Star Game. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center...
LOS ANGELES (AFP — Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid out-dueled two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic on Saturday, Jan. 28, pouring in 47 points to lead the 76ers to a 126-119 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers talks with Nikola Jokic of the Denver...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Joel Embiid unleashed a spectacular 53-point performance Sunday, Dec. 11, to power the Philadelphia 76ers over Charlotte, 131-113, becoming the first NBA player with multiple 50-point games this season. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks past Kelly Oubre Jr. of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored 59 points to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 victory over Utah on Sunday, Nov. 13, just one of two 50-point performances that lit up the NBA night. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Utah Jazz on...
