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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
Paul Pierce Admits Celtics Were Caught Off Guard by Joel Embiid’s Series-Changing Performance
It was only about time when critics were pointing out Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers’ failing piece. And in today’s picture, he’s the new poster boy of the team, taking away all the credit for the team’s success.
NBA News / Liberty Ballers / May 4
The East is right there for the taking for the Sixers 
They say if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. Well, the Philadelphia 76ers have checked “beat the best” off the list after winning a first-round series in seven games over the Boston Celtics, who were the odds-on favorite to reach the NBA Finals out of the Eastern Conference.
Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / May 4
76ers' Joel Embiid Injury Update Surfaces Before Game 1 vs. Knicks
The Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals and are facing a matchup against the New York Knicks following a 109-100 Game 7 win over the Boston Celtics.
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Nick Nurse News / Liberty Ballers / May 4
After much scrutiny, Nick Nurse pushed the right buttons vs. the Celtics
As this season played out, most Sixers fans were probably unmoved or even disappointed with head coach Nick Nurse. The ones that were unmoved were probably set in their ways that the team was stuck in a holding pattern, waiting out the big contracts of Joel Embiid and Paul George and there wasn’t much the head coach could do.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
76ers’ Joel Embiid looking like Hakeem Olajuwon in return is ‘craziest NBA s**t ever,’ per playoff rival
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looked like a man relieved after they defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round series in the playoffs.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Why 76ers will pull off yet another massive upset by beating Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs
With the 2026 NBA season on the line, the Philadelphia 76ers flew into Boston and gave the two-seed Celtics the business, handing a Jayson Tatum-less team their fourth L of the series and an early trip to Cancun to begin their summer.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 3
Jaylen Brown Calls Out Joel Embiid After Celtics-76ers Series
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers had an incredible battle in the Eastern Conference of the NBA playoffs. In what turned out to be a seven-game series, the 76ers came back from 3-1 down to win the final three matchups and clinch a berth in the conference semifinals.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / May 3
The 76ers Finally Get The Best Of Boston
The Philadelphia 76ers have knocked out the Boston Celtics in the first round. Not only did the Sixers pull off the seven seed vs two seed upset, but it was also in historic fashion, coming back down 3-1.
Tyrese Maxey News / Hoops Wire / May 3
Sixers Notes: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe
It finally happened. The Sixers didn’t just beat the Celtics. They flipped history on its head. Philadelphia became the first No. 7 seed in the East to knock off a No.
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.
Joel Embiid News / Field Level Media / May 3
Joel Embiid-led 76ers crash the party, now face Knicks
Three straight victories to close out their first-round series put the New York Knicks in a position almost everyone expected - if not demanded - they would occupy.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Draft on SI / May 3
76ers' Rookie Makes History in Philadelphia's Game 7 Win Against Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers shocked the basketball world on May 2. The No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia took down the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics in Game 7 to complete a remarkable series comeback.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals VJ Edgecombe’s confident Game 7 Derrick White declaration
The Philadelphia 76ers were able to take care of the Boston Celtics on the road for Game 7, but it wasn’t easy. Though the 76ers had the advantage for most of the first half, the Celtics still found a way to get back into the game, and it was because of the strong play of Derrick White.
Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / May 3
Joel Embiid calls out Sixers fans with one simple request vs. the Knicks
Against all odds, the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 3-1 series deficit in the first round to knock out the No. 2-seeded Boston Celtics. Now, Nick Nurse's team will face the New York Knicks in the second round and another edition of this rivalry between towns.
VJ Edgecombe News / HITC / May 3
VJ Edgecombe’s Game 7 heroics put him alongside OKC star in exclusive NBA list
VJ Edgecombe delivered a decisive performance as the Philadelphia 76ers completed their turnaround against the Boston Celtics last Saturday. The rookie scored 23 points in the 109-100 win in Boston, helping seal one of the most remarkable comebacks of the postseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
Joel Embiid has a special message for Payton Pritchard after Game 7
Embiid clearly noticed comments Pritchard made prior to Embiid's return to action.
The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers while shooting at least 50 percent from deep in 5+ postseason games can you name in seven minutes?
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