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76ers top Wizards, 121-102

Tyrese Maxey scored for 20 of his 35 points in a dominant third quarter, Andre Drummond added a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double, and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled past the Washington Wizards 121–102 on Tuesday night.

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Sixers fined $100K for injury reporting violation

The NBA has fined the Sixers $100K for violating the league’s rules related to injury reporting.

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Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

76ers’ Paul George makes honest admission about form after Wizards game

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George isn’t hiding from the reality of his slow start. Following the 76ers’ win over the Washington Wizards, the veteran forward opened up about his form, conditioning, and recent struggles, offering a candid assessment of where he stands just seven games into the season.

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Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

76ers’ Jared McCain makes it clear he’s back to being himself after Wizards win

Upon returning from a torn meniscus and a thumb injury that further delayed his comeback bid, Jared McCain looked like a shell of his former self. The

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Tyrese Maxey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

1 76ers stat that highlights Tyese Maxey’s MVP case

After spending the 2024-25 NBA season as the captain of a sinking ship, Tyrese Maxey returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on a mission to prove he can be the top option on a championship-caliber team.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / December 2

Tyrese Maxey scores 35 as 76ers cruise past Wizards

Tyrese Maxey scored 35 points to spearhead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-102 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Jared McCain chipped in 15 points for Philadelphia, which played without Joel Embiid, Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 2

Draymond Green Defends Joel Embiid From Unfair Criticism: 'Everybody Wants To Jump To The Conclusion That He’s Done'

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / December 2

Tyrese Maxey Viewed As New Face Of 76ers Over Joel Embiid And Paul George

The Sixers appear to be entering a new era, and the center of it is Tyrese Maxey. What once felt like Joel Embiid’s franchise, and later a shared dynamic with Paul George, has started to shift from within the organization.

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Joel Embiid News / NBA Analysis Network / December 2

Philadelphia 76ers have internally replaced Joel Embiid with young star as franchise leader

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Maxey vs. Daniels was a war of attrition

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Paul George News / Athlon Sports / December 1

76ers Announce Paul George News on Monday

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Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / December 1

76ers Announce Joel Embiid Decision After Just 1 Game Back From Injury

Joel Embiid finally made his highly anticipated return to action for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. The former NBA MVP returned from a nine-game absence due to a knee injury, registering 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting, four rebounds, two assists, a steal and one block in 30 minutes of action.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

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Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / November 28

Despite His Injuries, the Philadelphia 76ers Need Paul George

When Paul George finally jogged onto the Wells Fargo Center floor for his long-awaited season debut, the moment was less about the box score and more about what his presence signaled.