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Philadelphia 76ers Defeat Boston Celtics To Extend Series Behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey’s Excellence

Let’s talk about absolute meltdowns. You know the kind. The type where a team has its foot on the throat of their opponent, the hometown crowd is ready to blow the roof off the building, and then everything just completely falls apart.

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Joel Embiid keeps 76ers alive with massive Game 5 effort

A limited Embiid was good enough to stave off elimination for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 113-97 win over the Boston Celtics.

Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury

Three things Magic are doing right vs. Pistons

Magic may be without key player for crucial Game 5

Phil Jackson offers alternative to Steve Kerr’s three-point line idea

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets the record straight on Dillon Brooks’ reputation

The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury

It is Groundhog Day all over again for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid had to leave Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday due to an apparent knee injury.

Adam Silver News / Athlon Sports / April 28

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Sends Message About Lottery Proposal

Since 1985, the NBA has had a lottery system for its draft to prevent teams from chasing the first pick, also known as "tanking." However, that hasn't stopped struggling organizations from prioritizing draft positioning over wins.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz

The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz

Dalen Terry News / The Lead / April 28

Why Did the Sixers Give Dalen Terry a Contract for This Playoff Run?

The Sixers are once again in a familiar place. After a 128–96 loss to the Celtics in Game 4, they now face elimination in their first-round series. As

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

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The '30 PPG NBA Playoffs' quiz

How many of the NBA players to average at least 30 points-per-game over the course of one NBA playoff run (minimum four games played in that postseason) can you name in six minutes?

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / April 28

Sixers must show some fight in Game 5

Celtics in five was probably the most commonly predicted outcome of this first-round series between Boston and Philadelphia. As the series returns to Beantown for the fifth game on Tuesday night, it’s certainly looking like that outcome will come to fruition after the Sixers laid another egg, this time on their home floor, in the fourth game.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 27

Sixers Likely to Have All Hands on Deck With Season on the Line

After a disastrous Game 4 in Joel Embiid's return from an appendectomy, the Sixers will head to Boston for Game 5 against the Celtics. Their season is on the brink on Tuesday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 27

Why the 76ers need to seriously consider trading Joel Embiid

With the Philadelphia 76ers on the verge of elimination, there's something that's become increasingly clear about the future of the franchise.

Joel Embiid's return wasn't enough for 76ers in ugly Game 4 loss to Celtics

Celtics fans take over 76ers’ arena with savage chant in Game 4

Cavaliers' cold backcourt could help Raptors pull off playoff upset

Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win

The 'NBA 50-point playoff games' quiz

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 27

3 Sixers Who Cost Philadelphia Most in Game 4 Blowout Loss to Celtics

Joel Embiid thrust his hips as Matt Cord introduced him into the Sixers’ starting lineup for the first time in 20 days on Sunday night. Anticipation and hope engulfed Xfinity Mobile Arena as Philadelphia fans dreamt of their team tying the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics at two games each.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

Joel Embiid has evasive response to questions about 76ers

Joel Embiid was not exactly effusive on Sunday when asked about the state of his relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid was asked about whether his relationship with team management is in a better place following his team’s 128-96 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27