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Joel Embiid is sidelined for three straight games with a right oblique strain after MRI confirmation, leaving Philadelphia thin as they chase the East's No. 6 seed ahead of a matchup with the Celtics during which Jayson Tatum will not debut this weekend.
Joel Embiid returned from his longest absence since November as the Sixers rolled to a 135-114 road win over the Indiana Pacers, with Tyrese Maxey delivering another superstar performance and flirting with a triple-double. Embiid eased into the game and finished with 27 on efficient scoring in 26 minutes, while Maxey anchored the offense with multi-level scoring and key plays as Philadelphia closed the second quarter on a burst and surged in the second half. The win, part of a 2-1 road trip, featured solid bench input from Adem Bona and VJ Edgecombe and a rotation tweak that saw Trendon Watford return. Andre Drummond was out of the rotation, and Philadelphia will head home to face the Miami Heat next.
Joel Embiid's 30-point night and Tyrese Maxey's late surge lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-103 win over the Phoenix Suns, easing a tense week with improved defense and timely scoring from Kelly Oubre Jr.; Adem Bona provides energy off the bench as Philly clamps down late and looks ahead to a road game against Portland.
After a deadline day that yielded no rotation upgrades, the Sixers signed several 10-day contracts but still fielded a shallow rotation and fell 119-115 to the Lakers, snapping a five-game win streak. Embiid dominated offensively and Maxey facilitated, but a late drought and a lack of reliable depth doomed Philadelphia as Edwards and Watford couldn’t sustain minutes. The loss underscores lingering roster concerns as they head into a tougher stretch.
Joel Embiid scores 40 as the Philadelphia 76ers edge the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114, sealing a third straight home win even as Paul George faces a 25-game suspension that forces big rotation shifts and tests the team’s depth.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points with 11 rebounds to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, coming hours after Paul George was suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. Tyrese Maxey added 18 and Saddiq Bey poured in 34 for New Orleans, while the Sixers hit 17 three-pointers and celebrated Allen Iverson’s 2001-era anniversary as they closed out the game late.
The Knicks, rested yesterday, travel to Philadelphia for an early showdown with the 76ers, focusing on quickly integrating Karl-Anthony Towns into the system and emphasizing a true team defense to slow Embiid. Coaches discuss offensive adjustments to help Towns get into plays sooner, while players stress collective defense and exploiting mismatches. The piece frames the game within the Knicks-76ers rivalry and the challenge of balancing offense with disciplined defense.
Joel Embiid logged 47 minutes in a 128-122 OT win over Houston, acknowledging the heavy workload but saying it helped seal the comeback. The star center is rounding back into form in January with higher scoring efficiency and multiple 30+-point games, including a 32-point triple-double, while managing back-to-backs. A postgame Instagram jab at former teammate Furkan Korkmaz added a playful edge to a night that underscored Embiid’s ongoing return to peak form.
The 2022-23 NBA MVP will be announced on Tuesday evening, with the three finalists being Denver's Nikola Jokic, Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, and Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo. Embiid led the NBA in scoring for a second-straight season and is the heavy favorite to win the award. However, ESPN's Zach Lowe has Embiid as this season's MVP, while NBA reporter Tim Bontemps' final MVP straw poll reveals how split voters were two weeks prior to the end of the regular season.
The NBA has announced the finalists for all the league's regular-season awards, including the NBA MVP award, with Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid on the shortlist. An international player will win the MVP award for the fifth season in a row. The award results are based on votes from an international panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The winners will be announced during the NBA playoffs.
The NBA regular-season awards ballots were due on Monday, and the league will announce winners over the next six weeks. The MVP award is expected to go to either Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, or Denver’s Nikola Jokic. Other awards include Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Clutch Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. All-NBA teams and All-Defensive teams were also selected.