Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points, outdueling Jalen Brunson again. Joel Embiid bullied Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns all night. VJ Edgecombe dropped jaws yet again, and the Sixers capped an impressive road trip with a victory in Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers swung momentum back in their favor to end their five-game road trip, winning their third straight game on Saturday after losing the first two contests of the trip.
For the first time in years, Joel Embiid looks like he’s in the NBA to play, not just to warm the bench with a pair of crutches on either side of him. He’s consistently logging minutes and playing well.
If there was any lingering panic about the 76ers’ season, this weekend should officially put a cork in it. Philadelphia didn’t just win a couple of games; they went on a rampage through a back-to-back gauntlet that would make lesser teams fold.
VJ Edgecombe showed off how relentless his motor can be during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Edgecombe has made incredible progress throughout his rookie campaign in the NBA.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
After dropping three games in a row, the Philadelphia 76ers have managed to win back-to-back games. Tonight, they look to make it three in a row, as the team heads to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks.
Kelly Oubre Jr. could be nearing a return. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said earlier this week that Oubre, sidelined since Nov. 14 with a sprained left knee, may be able to return during Philadelphia’s current road trip.
On the first day of the new year, Tyrese Maxey picked up right where he left off in 2025 and furthered his case to join the MVP conversation with another big-time performance.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been up and down this year, currently sitting at 17-14 after a recent road win over the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime. Rookie VJ Edgecombe was the hero in that game, knocking down an open three off a pass from Tyrese Maxey in the waning seconds to give Philadelphia the win.
After hitting a game-winning shot to give the Philadelphia 76ers a huge win, VJ Edgecombe showed why he is the future of the franchise. One of the best draft picks in the NBA this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers landing VJ Edgecombe with the #3 overall pick.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe hit a clutch 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 139-136 road win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
At this point in the season, most NBA teams are searching for consistency. The Philadelphia 76ers, however, are still searching for a lineup. Night after night, Head Coach Nick Nurse rolls out a different combination of starters and bench units. With so many injuries, Nurse often has to tweak rotations mid-game.
The Philadelphia 76ers signed forward MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract Friday. Terms were not disclosed. Beauchamp, 25, has averaged 20.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists in seven games this season for the NBA G League's Delaware Blue Coats.
One way to become more of a household name is to make history and join legendary names. That's exactly what Jalen Johnson did during the Atlanta Hawks' 1201-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.