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Nick Nurse Analyzes 76ers’ Tactical Breakdowns in Game 3 Loss to Knicks

It went from bad to worse for Nick Nurse and the Philadelphia 76ers following a 108-94 Game 3 loss against the New York Knicks, and the head coach did not sugarcoat his feelings upon the defeat.

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Paul George tips his hat to Knicks’ Jalen Brunson after huge Game 3 vs. 76ers

The New York Knicks are suddenly one win away from ending this first-round series. Under the bright lights at Wells Fargo Center, the Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs.

Nick Nurse News / Hoops Wire / May 9

Sixers’ Nick Nurse: Joel Embiid gave us everything he could

Joel Embiid was back. The result didn’t change. The Knicks handled the Sixers 108-94 in Game 3, taking a 3-0 series lead and moving one win from another trip to the Eastern Conference finals.

Tyrese Maxey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey embracing ‘great challenge’ down 3-0 after Game 3 loss to Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is embracing the 3-0 challenge his team faces after Game 3’s 108-94 loss to the New York Knicks. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said one day at a time ahead of a 0-3 mountain to climb on the brink of elimination.

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Joel Embiid has salty comments after going down 0-3 to Knicks

Joel Embiid took a little shot at the officiating on Friday after his Philadelphia 76ers fell to the brink of elimination against the New York Knicks.

Joel Embiid got embarrassed after taunting Mitchell Robinson in Game 3

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Villanova alums take down Philly

When the second-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks moved to the City of Brotherly Love, three Knicks who spent their college years in Philly stepped up.

Jalen Brunson enhances Knicks' legacy in Game 3 win over 76ers

Joel Embiid got embarrassed after taunting Mitchell Robinson in Game 3

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

76ers HC Nick Nurse gives Joel Embiid credit for fighting through Game 3 vs. Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said Joel Embiid did everything possible in his return during Friday’s 108-94 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 9

Joel Embiid Booed at Home as Jalen Brunson, Knicks Likely to Keep 76ers Star’s 12-Year Drought Alive

Joel Embiid’s worst fear came true. After completing a 3-1 comeback against the Celtics, The Process knew the Knicks were up next. “Last time we played the Knicks, it felt like this was Madison Square Garden East,” said Embiid.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

76ers most to blame for Game 3 loss to Knicks

The series might not have been over after the Philadelphia 76ers heartbreakingly lost a back-and-forth Game 2 against the New York Knicks back on Wednesday.

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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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VJ Edgecombe picks Jalen Brunson’s pocket for sick slam dunk

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a real bind going into Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks. They are down 2-0 as they made their way back to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Friday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 8

76ers' Joel Embiid back for Game 3; Knicks' OG Anunoby out

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid returned to action for Friday's Game 3 against the visiting New York Knicks after sitting out Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second-round series with right hip and right ankle injuries.

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Will Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Play In Game 3 Tonight Against the New York Knicks?

UPDATE: Embiid is officially active for Game 3. The collective blood pressure of Philadelphia is currently through the roof, and for good reason. The Sixers are staring down the barrel of an ugly 0-2 deficit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and their season is hanging by a thread.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Total Apex Sports / May 8

76ers try to reclaim home court by donating playoff tickets to local community groups

The 76ers are fighting two battles as the Eastern Conference semifinals shift back to Philadelphia. One is on the floor, where they return home down 2-0 in the series against the New York Knicks after a 108-102 loss in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.

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76ers take extreme step to try to block Knicks fans from attending games in Philadelphia

The Sixers are going to great lengths to keep Knicks fans from attending Game 3 tonight in Philadelphia.

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How Tyrese Maxey’s Struggles in Knicks Series Exposed Sixers’ Other Issues

It seemed Tyrese Maxey broke free in the second quarter in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Knicks could not keep up with him in space, and even when they did, they were met with a shoulder bump that led to a midrange make for Maxey.

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