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On YouTubePhiladelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / April 23
Sxiers’ Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: ‘He wants to play, and we want him to play’
The 76ers are saying the right things. The question is when it turns into something real. Coach Nick Nurse offered a hopeful update on Joel Embiid on Thursday, suggesting progress is being made as the Sixers star works his way back from an early-April appendectomy.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / April 23
Sixers’ Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: ‘He wants to play, and we want him to play’
The 76ers are saying the right things. The question is when it turns into something real. Coach Nick Nurse offered a hopeful update on Joel Embiid on Thursday, suggesting progress is being made as the Sixers star works his way back from an early-April appendectomy.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
VJ Edgecombe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
76ers’ VJ Edgecombe clarifies hilarious viral winking moment with camera vs. Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a stunning upset in Game 2, defeating the Boston Celtics 111-97 and silencing the TD Garden crowd. The standout player of the night was rookie VJ Edgecombe, who delivered a historic performance with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
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.
Philadelphia 76ers News / EasySportz / April 22
76ers Shock Celtics as Maxey and Edgecombe Flip the Entire Series
The Philadelphia 76ers just completely changed the narrative of this series — and it all came down to two guys: Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. After getting embarrassed in Game 1, the Sixers came out in Game 2 with a completely different energy — and punched the Boston Celtics in the mouth.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / April 22
5 Sixers thoughts after their upset Game 2 win in Boston 
After being all the way out, Sixers fans are all the way back in after their Game 2 stunner in Boston. Tying the series up 1-1 against the Celtics, I’m soaking it up.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
76ers star VJ Edgecombe’s reaction to Paul George’s 3-word question on historic game is adorable
On Tuesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers were one of the three underdogs around the NBA to spring an upset in Game 2 of their series, knocking off the Boston Celtics on the road by a score of 111-97.
The 'Youngest 30-10 NBA playoff games' quiz
How many of the players to score at least 30 points and haul in a least 10 rebounds in an NBA playoff game before turning 23 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Watch: Cheerleaders get caught in awkward situation with 76ers players
Boston Celtics cheerleaders just wanted to do their job before Tuesday’s Game 2 of the playoff series between the C’s and the Philadelphia 76ers. But a couple of Sixers players made it a little challenging for them.
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.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals Tyrese Maxey’s 3-word declaration before sealing Game 2 win over Celtics
Without Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers looked almost cooked in their first-round matchup in the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics. They got demolished by 32 points in Game 1 and looked like they did not belong on the same floor as their division rival.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals Kyle Lowry’s unseen impact on Game 2 win over Boston
Kyle Lowry is not seeing much action for the Philadelphia 76ers, but that’s not stopping him from making an impact on the team. Sixers star guard Tyrese Maxey attested to that following Philadelphia’s huge 111-97 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of a first-round playoff matchup at TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday night.
Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / April 21
76ers' Joel Embiid Reacts to Game 2 Win Over Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers have made it a series after a 111-97 win in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Although the 76ers didn't have their best player, Joel Embiid, they proved that they have enough firepower to go against a top-contending team.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
76ers’ VJ Edgecombe breaks Magic Johnson’s record in huge Game 2 equalizer
VJ Edgecombe has been every bit as good as advertised for the Philadelphia 76ers after they drafted him with the third overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
How VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey outdueled Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum in 76ers' upset win in Game 2
The Sixers' relentless duo of young guards were huge against Brown and Tatum.
VJ Edgecombe News / Yardbarker / April 21
VJ Edgecombe's historic performance helps 76ers respond from Game 1 dud in win over Celtics
After looking like a team that stood little chance against the Boston Celtics in a lackluster Game 1 performance on Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers evened the series at one game apiece on Tuesday.
Tyrese Maxey News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers' stunning Game 2 win
Tyrese Maxey was very much in his bag during Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a stunning road victory over the Celtics in Tuesday’s Game 2.
Can 76ers Put the Pieces Together In Time to Compete With Celtics?
For the Philadelphia 76ers, the postseason didn’t arrive with momentum or clarity. It arrived with questions — and after Game 1 against the Celtics, even more urgency.
Joe Mazzulla News / Total Pro Sports / April 20
Joe Mazzulla Calls Out Philadelphia 76ers Play Before It Happens in Genius Moment
The Boston Celtics’ postseason opener on Sunday was a masterclass in preparation that made the widening gap between the East’s elite and the rest of the
Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / April 17
'27 Teammates In One Year' – Former 76er Explains How Difficult ‘The Process’ Era Was In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers have now made the playoffs in eight out of nine seasons, but they were the NBA’s punching bag prior to that. The 76ers infamously entered a full-scale rebuild titled “The Process” in 2013, and lost games at a ridiculous rate over the next three seasons.
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