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David Murphy: The Sixers are in trouble, and it’s on Doc Rivers and James Harden to avoid a historic collapse

Somebody needs to wake up and smell the history, because it’s a hell of a lot closer than anybody with the 76ers seemed to realize after their embarrassing 103-88 no-show of a loss to the Raptors in Game 5.

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Marcus Hayes: Ben Simmons a no-show for Nets while Joel Embiid plays through pain for Sixers in the NBA playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — The symmetry could not have been purer. The contrast could not have been starker.

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Report: Joel Embiid Has Torn Ligament, Delays Thumb Surgery

The center played through the injury during Game 4.

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Keith Pompey: For Sixers to contend, Joel Embiid must dig deep and find a way to play through pain

TORONTO — Doc Rivers acknowledged the 76ers are concerned about Joel Embiid’s right thumb.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s Thumb: ‘It’s Not a Great Injury’

The 76ers big man’s lingering injury isn’t expected to keep him out of Game 4 vs. the Raptors.

Sports Illustrated

Sixers' Joel Embiid: No way I’m missing Game 4 with a thumb injury

TORONTO — Joel Embiid has vowed to play.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid not listed on Sixers’ Game 4 injury report after wearing brace to protect thumb during practice

TORONTO — Joel Embiid continued to wear a soft brace on his right hand and wrist to protect his thumb during Friday’s 76ers practice, but coach Doc Rivers did not express any concern that the injury will limit the MVP finalist during Saturday’s Game 4 of their first-round playoff series…

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James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...

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Matisse Thybulle officially ruled out for Game 3 in Toronto

Philadelphia: Matisse Thybulle (ineligible to play) has been downgraded to out. Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Matisse Thybulle (ineligible to play) and Charles Bassey (right shoulder sprain) are ...

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Inside the Lakers coaching search: Will they learn from problems of the past?

This wasn’t the purple-and-gold style of the Lakers‘ “Showtime” excess. This jacket was two other colors — black and blacker.

Los Angeles Times

Scott Brooks an option for Lakers?

Those in the league with knowledge of the situation expect Toronto's Nick Nurse, Philadelphia's Doc Rivers and Utah's Quin Snyder to be candidates should they become available. Former Portland coach Terry Stotts, former Oklahoma City coach Scott ...

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James Harden on his stint in Brooklyn: ‘It was a lot of ups and downs’

Let's talk Brooklyn for a second, how would you sum up your short stint in Brooklyn?  James Harden: Uh, it was a lot of ups and downs. I appreciate the Nets and the city for what they've done for me in that year and a half. This is a business…

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James Harden fires back at Tyronn Lue on free throw narratives

There's been a lot of narratives out there lately with what has gone on the past couple years, do you feel like you have something to prove this postseason in Philly?  James Harden: No, I don't. I don't. For me personally, I always want to go out ...

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James Harden on hamstring: It’s good

Rich Hoffman: James Harden on his hamstring: "It's good, I've actually been doing some sprints and some hamstring work. So it's a really good week to be prepare myself for this first round." Said this week has been a bit similar to his first week as ...

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: Jump to the Lakers? Please. Doc Rivers has to do his job with the Sixers first.

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers couldn’t stomach it, the unseemliness of it all. Three thousand miles to the west, the Lakers had waited about six-and-a-half seconds, following the end of a season of great expectations and lousy results, to leak that they were firing Frank Vogel. And it didn’t take much…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers coach Doc Rivers excited to finally have practice time and get James Harden up to speed: ‘I think he’s getting it’

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers has no complaints.

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Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Sixers’ Rotation Question

Can Philly figure out how to maximize its star duo before it’s too late?

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Doc Rivers addresses rumors that Lakers want to hire him

Doc Rivers talked to USA Today about the rumors of him possibly becoming the Lakers' next head coach.

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Sixers coach Doc Rivers encouraged Matisse Thybulle to get vaccinated but continued ‘to support the kid’

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers has known all season that 76ers starting wing Matisse Thybulle was not vaccinated against COVID-19. Rivers added he “encouraged [Thybulle] all year” to receive the required shot(s).

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Lakers' next move: Doc Rivers is right choice to replace Frank Vogel as coach

He covered up the Lakers banners. Get over it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: If this is James Harden’s new normal, the Sixers are an NBA Finals long shot

The only confusing thing about the Sixers’ biggest playoff question is how to phrase it. To contend for a title, they need the old James Harden and not the Old James Harden. The former version, not the elder. They need the guy they attempted to trade for in January of…

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Sixers pull away from Pistons, 118-106, in regular-season finale, will face Toronto Raptors in playoffs’ first round

PHILADELPHIA — Allen Iverson rose from his courtside seat during the break between the third and fourth quarters to toss T-shirts into the gleeful crowd seated in Section 115.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers ensured of home court in first round with 133-120 victory over Pacers; need help to get third seed

PHILADELPHIA — Now, the 76ers need a regular-season-ending victory and some help from the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers swingman Matisse Thybulle ruled ineligible to play road game against the Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — Asked back on March 31 if all of his players were fully vaccinated, 76ers coach Doc Rivers said: “I think you will figure it out eventually.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid’s 45 points, 13 rebounds lift Sixers over Pacers, 131-122

INDIANAPOLIS — Remember when consecutive losses to the Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons had some worried about Joel Embiid’s candidacy for league MVP?

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