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Sixers Ride Maxey, Embiid to Last-Second Victory Over Lowly Kings

The Sixers rode Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to a comeback victory at home thanks to a layup from Philadelphia's star guard with one second remaining in the game.

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76ers star Tyrese Maxey furthers MVP case, scores game-winner to cap off 40-point night

Tyrese Maxey continues to make his case for NBA MVP consideration, putting up one of his best performances of the season on Thursday night.

Joel Embiid matches franchise icons as he continues dominant stretch

Warriors are NBA's most motivated suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon to miss even more time after reaggravating hamstring strain

Report: Karl-Anthony Towns is upset with the Knicks

Kevin Durant shares shooting advice for Victor Wembanyama after matchup

Nick Nurse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

76ers’ Nick Nurse gets brutally honest about close win vs. Kings

The Philadelphia 76ers might have added another “W” to the win column on Thursday night, but head coach Nick Nurse isn’t exactly planning a parade. Despite escaping with a 113-111 victory over a struggling Sacramento Kings squad, Nurse was refreshingly and brutally honest about his team’s performance.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

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The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / January 29

Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid fuel 76ers past wobbly Kings

Tyrese Maxey made the decisive layup with 1.3 seconds left, guiding the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-111 win over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Philadelphia 76ers Secure Thrilling Win Over the Sacramento Kings

Thursday night had all the makings of a classic “trap game.” You had the Sacramento Kings limping into Philadelphia on a six-game losing streak, missing key guys like Malik Monk and Keegan Murray.

Joel Embiid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Kings analyst rips into Joel Embiid’s ‘flopping’

The Philadelphia 76ers lead the Sacramento Kings 60-54 going into halftime. It’s a close contest, as both teams are going at it. However, an analyst during the game is seemingly growing tired of Joel Embiid, as she called him out for flopping.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Blockbuster Mock Trade Sends Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to 76ers to Form Big 3 With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey

It has been a solid season thus far for the Philadelphia 76ers as they currently find themselves sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 25-21 record.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Tyrese Maxey has 76ers on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s radar, but there’s a catch

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to draw interest across the league, with new reporting indicating the Philadelphia 76ers are on his radar despite no direct trade talks between the teams.

Jared McCain News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 29

How One Pass Might Pay Big Dividends for Jared McCain, Sixers

Jared McCain doesn't try to compare himself to teammates like VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes. Comparison is the thief of joy. But he, and every other man who dons a Sixers uniform, is on his own journey.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 28

Will Doc Rivers' latest comments push Giannis Antetokounmpo further out the door?

Doc Rivers has earned a reputation for being brutally honest. Sometimes, he's been way too candid for his own good.

Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor moves him further away from Bucks

Report reveals when Antetokounmpo lost patience with the Bucks

Interested teams get massive update on Giannis ahead of trade deadline

Antetokounmpo's mom causes a stir with her Facebook post

Former Bucks player blames Rivers for the franchise's issues

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / January 28

Joel Embiid matches franchise icons as he continues dominant stretch

After many entered the season wondering if we would ever see Joel Embiid at the top of his game again, the Philadelphia 76ers star center has proven he can still be dominant.

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