Nick Nurse had positive reception towards his players for how they closed out the game in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.
In only his second game since serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, Paul George played the role of hero for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.
Joel Embiid had 29 points and made a big block in the final seconds as the Philadelphia Sixers rallied from 15 points down to edge the host Charlotte Hornets 118-114 on Saturday night.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday with the hopes of earning their second straight victory. During the contest, Joel Embiid turned heads after nailing LaMelo Ball in the face with his elbow, resulting in an injury scare for Ball.
The Sixers announced (via Twitter) that Tyrese Maxey will return to action for Saturday’s game at Charlotte, which carries huge stakes in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference showdown. Philadelphia enters Saturday’s game with a 40-33 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls at home on Wednesday night.
Joel Embiid is not having the best of seasons this year. Owing to his knee issues, the Philadelphia 76ers star’s injury report has been all over the place.
After a record-smashing performance Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday with both teams striving to gain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff chase.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been without Tyrese Maxey since the March 7, 125-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. While he’s working his way back from a finger tendon strain in his right hand, Maxey shares a message that should scare the rest of the Eastern Conference.
A lot can change in just a few days, especially when it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers. Back on Monday, the Sixers were without five main rotation players — Joel Embiid (oblique), Paul George (suspension), Tyrese Maxey (finger), Quentin Grimes (illness) and Kelly Oubre Jr.
PHILADELPHIA — VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards rode the highs of the 'next man up' mentality while the Sixers were without Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr.
The Philadelphia 76ers lost Paul George for 25 games due to a drug suspension. His strong return Wednesday night showed there may be some benefits to his forced eight-week absence.
PHILADELPHIA — Don't look now, but the Sixers might be getting their three best players back soon. Philadelphia is already through two weeks of Tyrese Maxey's minimum three-week absence with a strained tendon in his right pinkie finger.
A feel-good moment became costly to Andre Drummond in a game that was to be all about momentum. Philadelphia was on a winning path in a dominative win over Sacramento with all the ingredients falling into place, until one partying fell like a lightning bolt.
Sixers fans are experiencing major déjà vu recently. Injuries are piling up, and their playoff hopes are sputtering. But last season, Quentin Grimes took advantage of that opportunity by setting career highs in points and assists per game.
Former NBA guard Kennedy Chandler has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Jazz, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Chandler, the No. 38 pick in 2022, last appeared in the league with Memphis before spending the past couple of seasons in the G League.