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Sixers blast Raptors in Game 6 to close out first-round playoff series with 132-97 win

TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey sat atop the Scotiabank Arena scorer’s table Thursday afternoon, when Georges Niang interrupted while walking toward the crowd surrounding the Sixers’ second-year point guard.

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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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It’s Time to Have a Conversation About James Harden

With the Raptors gaining momentum against the 76ers, if ever there was a perfect time for him to take over and dominate, it might be now.

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Sixers suddenly facing embarrassing situation after 103-88 loss to Raptors forces Game 6 Thursday in Toronto

PHILADELPHIA — Oh, boy. Philly, the 76ers might have a problem.

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Joel Embiid fined $15,000 for criticizing officials after Sixers’ Game 4 loss to Toronto Raptors

Joel Embiid’s postgame remarks turned out to be costly.

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Why the underdog Raptors will cover without Fred VanVleet for Game 5 in Philadelphia

Toronto lost the first two games in Philly by an average of 17.5 points.

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Fred VanVleet out for Game 5

Tim Bontemps: Fred VanVleet says he won't play tonight, says he's taking it day by day from here. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike Ganter @ Mike_Ganter So no big surprise that VanVleet is a no go for Game 5. Nurse said ...

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David Murphy: The Sixers once again need to reinvent themselves around an injured Joel Embiid

TORONTO — A half hour after it ended, the gravity of the opportunity they squandered became clear. Joel Embiid trudged into a makeshift conference room at Scotiabank Arena with a black athletic wrap on his hand and a blank expression on his face. He spoke in a tone that we…

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MRI confirms ligament tear in Sixers star Joel Embiid’s right thumb

The MRI confirmed what the 76ers knew: Joel Embiid has a ligament tear in his right thumb.

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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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Siakam On Embiid’s Game 4 Actions: ‘It’s All Fake Toughness’

The Raptors forward scored a playoff career-high 34 point to stave off elimination.

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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.

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Pascal Siakam Saves the Raptors From a Sweep

Five thoughts on Toronto avoiding a 76ers sweep at home.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Raptors beat Sixers, 110-102, to force a Game 5 and fend off sweep in first-round playoff series

TORONTO — Joel Embiid stood at the free-throw line, hands on knees and hunched over, preparing to take a pair of ultimately meaningless free throws. He then shook his hand as the first shot dropped through the net, a sign of the clear pain he will need to fight through…

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Fred VanVleet to have imagine done on injured hip

Tim Bontemps: The Raptors say Fred VanVleet will have further imaging done on his injured left hip tonight, and won't speak postgame. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Koreen @ ekoreen "He's gonna play through a lot of ...

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Fred VanVleet exits Game 4 with hip strain, does not return

Josh Lewenberg: Official Fred VanVleet update. Left hip strain. He's done for afternoon. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? Aaron Rose @ AaronBenRose Fred VanVleet is out for the remainder of the game - 3:36 PM Ryan Wolstat @ ...

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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.

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Report: Embiid Intends to Play Game 4 Despite Thumb Injury

The star center will try to help the Sixers close out a sweep of the Raptors on Saturday.

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

TORONTO — Joel Embiid has vowed to play.

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Report: Embiid Battling Thumb Injury, Expects to Play in Game 4

The MVP candidate is averaging 27.7 points and 13 rebounds through three postseason games.

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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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LAYUP LINES: Don’t use the playoffs to knock Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy

Don't let the playoffs cloud your judgement about Nikola Jokic

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Joel Embiid, Drake Talk Trash to Each Other After Game 3

Apparently, the rapper was talking trash about Embiid in the first half before he erupted in the second.

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