• Sixers Bell Ringer: Maxey, Embiid duo posts 69 points in gut-wrenching Game 2 loss to Knicks

    Bell Ringer Totals:Joel Embiid - 22Tyrese Maxey - 20Kelly Oubre Jr. - 10Tobias Harris - 7Paul Reed - 4De’Anthony Melton - 3Jaden Springer - 3Ricky Council IV - 2Buddy Hield - 2Nico Batum - 1Patrick Beverley - 1Danuel House Jr. - 1Furkan Korkmaz - 1Kyle Lowry - 1KJ Martin - 1Cam Payne - 1Terquavion Smith - 1 I’m honestly still in shock. What the hell just happened? The Philadelphia 76ers allowed the New York Knicks a 8-0 run in the last 30 seconds to throw away Game 2 104-101 on Monday night. It...

  • Sixers to take on Knicks in first-round matchup after knocking off Heat

    And now the fun part can begin. After beating the Miami Heat 105-104 in their play-in game on Wednesday, the Sixers’ first-round matchup for the 2024 playoffs is officially set. They have clinched the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, which means they’ll match up with the New York Knicks in the opening round. Here is what the schedule for the series will look like: Game 1: Saturday, April 20 at New York, 6 p.m.Game 2: Monday, April 22 at New York, 7:30 p.m.Game 3: Thursday, April 25 vs....

  • Sixers’ Joel Embiid receives Team USA jersey with different number

    The Sixers have a huge game on deck Wednesday as they’ll take on Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the first matchup of the East’s Play-In Tournament. But first, Joel Embiid got to enjoy a cool moment and add another accolade to what will likely be a Hall-of-Fame career. Grant Hill, managing director of Team USA Basketball, presented Embiid with the jersey he’ll wear this summer at the Paris Olympics. The reigning MVP will also sport a new number: 11. Embiid, a native of Cameroon, is also an...

  • ‘Tobias Harris over me!?’ Heat’s Jimmy Butler returns seeking more Sixers torment in Play-In game

    Former Philadelphia 76er Jimmy Butler returns to The Center hoping to break hearts once again. The Sixers had him. And they let him slip away. At one point in time, fans in Philadelphia used to debate: what was the Process Era’s biggest mistake? Was it Bryan Colangelo’s forking over two picks to select Markelle Fultz? Was it not offering Jimmy Butler a max contract? Or was it offering Tobias Harris a $180M five-year deal? Several years later, it’s now an open and shut case. The Butler did it,...

  • Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers win eighth straight to close regular season, headed for Play-In

    Bell Ringer Season Totals:Joel Embiid - 22Tyrese Maxey - 18Kelly Oubre Jr. - 10Tobias Harris - 7Paul Reed - 4De’Anthony Melton - 3Jaden Springer - 3Ricky Council IV - 2Buddy Hield - 2Patrick Beverley - 1Danuel House Jr. - 1Furkan Korkmaz - 1Kyle Lowry - 1KJ Martin - 1Cam Payne - 1Terquavion Smith - 1 The Philadelphia 76ers ended their regular season on a eight-game win streak after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 107-86 on Sunday afternoon. Joel Embiid, De’Anthony Melton and KJ Martin were all ruled...

  • Sixers take care of business vs. Nets, but appear destined for Play-In Tournament

    Well, they did as much as they could, but it looks like it will be too little too late. The Sixers knocked off the Brooklyn Nets 107-86 in their regular season finale. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 26 points, shooting 50% from the field, along with three rebounds and three assists. Tobias Harris finished with 21 points and eight boards. Joel Embiid was ruled out pregame, as was De’Anthony Melton and KJ Martin. Despite the win, the Sixers did not get the loss they needed from the Orlando...

  • Sixers look to take care of business vs. (what’s left of the) Nets

    We made it, friends. It’s Game 82. Unlike season’s past, the final day of the regular season holds plenty of importance for your Sixers. The scenarios in the East are truly wild. The Sixers could finish anywhere from fifth to eighth, depending on how the rest of Sunday’s slate goes: But first things first, the Sixers have to win their game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Center Sunday afternoon. The Sixers come in on a seven-game win streak after beating the Orlando Magic in a pivotal matchup...

  • Sixers win biggest game of the season vs. Magic, still have a chance to avoid the Play-In

    That might be seven in a row, but they still do not control their own destiny. The Sixers knocked off the Orlando Magic 125-113 Friday night, picking up one of their most important wins all season. Joel Embiid overcame another injury scare to drop 32 points, shooting 10-of-23, along with 13 rebounds and seven assists. Tyrese Maxey had a big fourth quarter, finishing with 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went for 21 points. Tonight’s win moves the Sixers ahead of the Orlando...