Knicks deliver ‘referee breakdown’ ahead of Game 1 vs. 76ers
The Knicks provide information on the good and bad of officiating, early whistles and trends in New York. Adding a new wrinkle to their game notes for the media, the Knicks included a “officiating breakdown” of their staff for Saturday’s Game 1 against the 76ers. This sheet was compiled by our analytics staff and includes, […]
Draymond Green confidently backs 76ers in Knicks playoff series
Draymond Green, who has already been excluded from the playoffs and podcasting, doesn’t believe in the Knicks. “as [Sixers backup center] Paul Reed said, “We’re not fooling anyone, but we wanted the New York Knicks. They’re the easier team to beat.” Paul Reed said that, but I don’t say that,” Green said on “The Draymond […]
Knicks to face 76ers in first round of NBA playoffs
PHILADELPHIA — It’s Joel Embiid, not Jimmy, heading to New York this weekend in the playoffs. Embiid and the 76ers battled back from a 14-point hole with a 105-104 win over Butler and the Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in to face the Knicks in the first playoff series between the teams since 1989. Round […]
Nets’ disappointing season ends with dud against 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets’ disappointing season is finally over and they were mercifully put out of their misery Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center. The campaign, for the most part, ended in a lopsided defeat. The Nets lost 107-86 to Philadelphia, ending their worst season in years. Brooklyn finished 11th in the Eastern Conference with […]
Philadelphia 76ers Unveil Absurdly Small Statue Of Franchise Legend Allen Iverson
The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled an absurdly small statue of franchise legend Allen Iverson on Friday and I can’t help but feel insulted as a basketball fan at the way they’ve tarnished his legacy. Iverson was all smiles Friday, consummate professional that he is, as he attended the unveiling of his statue. the unveil from the […]
NBA fines 76ers for injury reporting rules violation after Joel Embiid’s return from lengthy absence
The Philadelphia 76ers have been punished for what the NBA deemed to be a violation of injury regulations. The issue stems from the team’s treatment of superstar center Joel Embiid ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers initially listed Embiid as an out player. He was then upgraded to questionable on […]
NBA fines 76ers $100K over Joel Embiid injury report mess
It cost the 76ers a whopping $100,000 to bring Joel Embiid back into action. The NBA fined the Philadelphia team for failing to properly disclose the star center’s status before Tuesday’s game against the Thunder. Embiid was listed as “out” on the 76ers’ injury report for this game after missing the morning’s shootaround, but was […]
NBA expected to investigate 76ers’ bizarre Joel Embiid injury twist
Joel Embiid was absent. And he suddenly joined. And now he and the 76ers have the NBA’s attention. After the reigning MVP was ruled out for the game and missed the morning’s shootaround, his sudden return from injury in Tuesday night’s game against the Thunder prompted the league to issue him a questionable promotion from […]
Joel Embiid working out with 76ers as return timetable grows clearer
Joel Embiid is close to returning. The 76ers star and reigning NBA MVP is out with a torn meniscus and hasn’t played since Jan. 30. Here’s a video of Joel Embiid at Sixers practice yesterday in Toronto. I understand that he is now able to practice with contacts. He’s getting closer. There’s a chance he […]
‘Your Mom’s A Bi**h’: 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Goes Nuclear, Cursing Out Fans And Refs After Botched Call Blows The Game
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. cursed out the whole stadium in comical fashion after a botched call gave the Los Angeles Clippers the win in Wednesday night’s contest. After Clippers stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard thwarted Oubre’s last-second effort to tie the game, Oubre went scorched earth on everybody. Pointing at the crowd […]