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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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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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Scottie Barnes returning for Game 4?

Vivek Jacob: Scottie Barnes will not play tonight but Nurse expects he'll be available for Game 4 Source: Twitter @vivekmjacob What's the buzz on Twitter? Keith Pompey @ PompeyOnSixers No Scottie Barnes (sprained left ankle) tonight. #Raptors coach ...

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Scottie Barnes out of walking boot, Nick Nurse says ‘maybe’ he will play tonight

Josh Lewenberg: Scottie Barnes is at Raptors shootaround this morning. Not sure how much or if he's participating but he's not wearing a walking boot and seems to be moving OK on that sprained left ankle. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on ...

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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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Sixers' Joel Embiid responds to Raptors coach Nick Nurse about his officiating complaints

PHILADELPHIA — In the closing seconds of Game 2, Joel Embiid had a message for Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The new kids in town: DeVonta Smith & Tyrese Maxey are making a huge impact in Philadelphia

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Sixers close out Raptors to take 2-0 lead in first-round playoff series

PHILADELPHIA — The race for the loose ball about midway through the fourth quarter wound up in Tyrese Maxey’s grasp. Maxey stopped at the left wing, wide open, and fired away from beyond the arc.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Raptors Are a Beautifully Weird Experiment

Game 1 against the 76ers couldn’t have gone worse, but things are never out of reach for Toronto.

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Sixers vow to be ‘locked in’ for Game 2 against the Raptors

The 76ers know now is not the time to be overconfident — even though it’s easy to do so under the circumstances.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: James Harden responds in the NBA playoffs and gives the Sixers a glimpse of their future

Embrace Maxey Mania, and Trust the endless Process, and behold the resurrection of Tobias Harris, but know this:

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Best-case scenario that Scottie Barnes returns later in first-round series

Jordan Schultz: Breaking: #Raptors' star rookie Scottie Barnes is out for Game 2 against the #76ers, per source. X-Rays were negative on Barnes' left ankle, which he injured in Game 1. Best case scenario, I'm told, is Nick Nurse/Toronto remain ...

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Scottie Barnes doubtful for Game 2

Josh Lewenberg: Per Raptors, Scottie Barnes has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, Thad Young with a hyperextension to his left thumb. Both are doubtful for tomorrow's Game 2. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? JD Shaw @ ...

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Kyrie Irving on vaccine stance: ‘I know that I made the right decision for me’

Irving's response came after he was asked what his message would be to people who have followed his story - specifically those who acknowledge that he had every right to take the stance he took but say his choice put the team in a much less ...

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tyrese Maxey’s transcendent performance leads Sixers to 131-111 win over the Raptors in Game 1

PHILADELPHIA — This was a feel-out game.

Sports Illustrated

Sixers Looked Hungry for a Sweep in Game 1

The James Harden-Joel Embiid partnership passed its first playoff test .. with a lot of help from Tyrese Maxey.

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X-rays negative for Scottie Barnes, MRI awaits tomorrow

Adrian Wojnarowski: X-rays negative on Scottie Barnes' left ankle - MRI tomorrow, source tells ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Jeff Stotts @ InStreetClothes Re: Scottie Barnes: Happy to hear there is no fracture ...

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While injuries keep Lauren Cheatle off the pitch, life away from cricket provides perspective

Lauren Cheatle burst onto the scene as a teenage cricket player who was fast-tracked into the Australian team, but her spectacular rise was followed by a devastating run of injuries that interrupted season after season. Her work and life away from cricket has given her motivation as she recovers from…

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NBA Playoffs: Ranking the Most Exciting First-Round Matchups

Which first-round playoff series will be the most entertaining?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Now with the Sixers, James Harden has a golden opportunity to change his playoff reputation

PHILADELPHIA — The narrative is out there.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs: Teams to Watch, Potential Upsets and Bold Predictions

Will the Nets upset the Celtics? Can James Harden step up for the Sixers? We break down some of the biggest story lines in Round 1.

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Recounting how Havlicek stole the ball – a flashbulb moment in Celtics history

On April 15, 1965, Havlicek made a heroic defensive play during the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals, leading to Johnny Most's iconic call.

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76ers Must Win After Betting House on James Harden

The stakes are high in Philadelphia after betting the house on James Harden.

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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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