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Sixers back in playoff position after standings help Wednesday

You couldn’t have drawn up Wednesday night’s results any better as a Philadelphia 76ers fan. The Sixers overcame Joel Embiid’s illness-related absence and a poor defensive effort in the first half to defeat Washington, 153-131.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

Watch out, NBA fans, 76ers’ Paul George is feeling like himself again

The Philadelphia 76ers are heating up, and Paul George is leading the charge at the perfect time for the NBA Playoffs. In a dominant 153-131 win over the Washington Wizards, that connection came alive.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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Joel Embiid News / Total Pro Sports / April 2

Joel Embiid Drops Cryptic Message After Getting Ruled Out vs. Wizards

The Philadelphia 76ers were set to play the lowly Washington Wizards, and in a surprise twist, the Sixers announced that Joel Embiid would be out due to illness.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Paul George News / Ball Exclusives / April 1

Watch: Paul George erupts for 39 points in win over Wizards

Paul George erupted for a 39-point performance on Wednesday, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 153-131 win over the Washington Wizards. George hit the ground running in the first quarter, putting up 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Wizards: Will Joel Embiid, Alex Sarr Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup. Philadelphia enters Wednesday’s contest with a 41-34 record after losing on the road to the Miami Heat on Monday night.

Joel Embiid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

76ers’ Joel Embiid suddenly ruled out vs. Wizards after playing sick vs. Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to make a push into the top six of the Eastern Conference, and every game from now on has to be a must-win. That also means that they need to have full hands on deck, but they’ll be without one of their key players against the Washington Wizards.

Paul George News / Hardwood Heroics / April 1

Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George Shares Key Health Update After Latest Defeat Vs. Miami Heat

Paul George has already played three consecutive games for the Philadelphia 76ers after returning from his 25-game suspension, and the nine-time All-Star has done well in those games.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Joel Embiid reveals what doomed 76ers vs. Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers folded in the fourth quarter and allowed the Miami Heat to rally for the win, 119-109, at Kaseya Center on Monday. The Heat went on a 14-0 run in the closing minutes to wrest control of the game and improve to 40-36.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 31

Heat keep play-in hopes alive with late 14-0 run to down 76ers

It was just Miami's second win in nine games, but it brought it within 1.5 games of Philadelphia and the all-important seventh seed.

The 'NBA 50-point playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 30

NBA Announces Mistake in 76ers' Win Against Hornets

The Philadelphia 76ers came out with a full lineup in their weekend game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team finally played with all of its Big Three—Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George—available.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

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The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Former 76er Evan Turner reveals he still ‘can’t stand Philadelphia’ on NBC

Evan Turner garnered attention for his stance on the Philadelphia 76ers during his March 30 appearance on NBC. Turner played in the NBA for 10 years from 2010 to 2020.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

76ers’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers are once again staring at a postseason loaded with promise and peril. On paper, this is a team armed with elite star power and championship aspirations.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Heat: Will Tyrese Maxey, Norman Powell Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. Philadelphia enters Monday’s game with a 41-33 record after defeating the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Saturday night.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 30

Former Fan Favorite Sixer Pays Tyrese Maxey a Huge Complement

The Sixers have rostered many fan-favorite role players throughout the Joel Embiid era, but few of their exits stung the fanbase more than Nicolas Batum’s.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

76ers have sixth place within range going into clash vs. Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers get an opportunity to move up in the standings while the host Miami Heat attempt to avoid moving down when the Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls go head-to-head on Monday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / March 29

Sixers show what can happen when Big Three finally align

For a night, it all clicked. The 76ers saw their vision come together in a win over the Hornets on Saturday, with Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey combining for 81 points.

Philadelphia 76ers News / BasketballNews.com / March 29

Chasing the title: Do the Sixers finally have enough to break through?

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have lived in a space that is both hopeful and exhausting. They have experienced the full spectrum of what it means to be a contender in the modern NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 29

Paul George plays hero for 76ers in second game after suspension

In only his second game since serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, Paul George played the role of hero for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.

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Tyrese Maxey News / Hoops Rumors / March 28

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey Returning Tonight

The Sixers announced (via Twitter) that Tyrese Maxey will return to action for Saturday’s game at Charlotte, which carries huge stakes in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / March 26