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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4
Jalen Brunson, Knicks make history with third-straight blowout win
With their series-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks sent a message and continued to look unbeatable. The Knicks grabbed a 1-0 lead in their second-round series, dominating the 76ers to the tune of 137-98.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Game 1 antics leaves Karl-Anthony Towns smiling
The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals as two of the most battle-tested teams in the conference. New York advanced after a six-game series win over Atlanta and Philadelphia mounted a 3-1 comeback against Boston, marking the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2023.
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?
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 4
Why Paul Pierce Believes Joel Embiid Was the X-Factor vs. Boston
When Joel Embiid returned to the court, the whole picture of the playoffs changed. The Philadelphia 76ers initially looked lost in their playoff series games against the Boston Celtics.
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 / EssentiallySports / May 4
Joel Embiid, 76ers at Risk of Facing Hostile Environment at Home as Crowd Control Attempt Fails Spectacularly
In 2024, Jalen Brunson walked into Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center and received thunderous “MVP! MVP!” chants, not from 76ers fans, but from the waves of Knicks supporters who had flooded the building and effectively turned it into a road game for the home team.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Knicks Game 1: Will Joel Embiid, Jeremy Sochan Play?
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Philadelphia
NBA News / Action Network / May 4
NBA Same Game Parlay Strategy Guide for 76ers-Knicks on Monday, May 4
The 76ers came back from down 3-1 against the Celtics and advanced to face another old rival with the Knicks awaiting them in the second round. This sets up a matchup of All-Star duos with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid taking on Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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