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With a win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers secured a series against the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Entering the NBA Play-In Tournament, the Sixers and the Magic held the same 45-37 record. As the Sixers controlled the tie-breaker, they ended up as the home […] The post Paul George Gets Honest on 76ers-Celtics NBA Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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The Philadelphia 76ers punched their ticket forward with a 109-97 win over the Orlando Magic, and Andre Drummond delivered the moment no one expected. With NBA Play-In pressure hanging over the night, the stakes felt heavy from the opening tip. Still, Drummond flipped the script late. He buried two three-pointers, including a dagger with 41.2 […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond left stunned by shots his 17-year-old self wouldn’t believe appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It was reported earlier this month that the voting schedule for this season’s individual awards would be delayed to resolve grievances over the NBA’s controversial 65-game rule. This should give voters more time to ponder their choices for the coveted accolades, including Coach of the Year. The frontrunners for the honor are Oklahoma City Thunder’s […] The post Bill Simmons’ pick for NBA Coach of the Year is no surprise appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Just two days before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic, key members of the Sixers wondered if Joel Embiid would be in attendance for the Play-In Tournament battle. One week ago, the Sixers learned that Embiid would need surgery due to appendicitis. He was ruled out for the final three games of […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers wasted no time calling out the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Andre Drummond immediately turned the page to the highly anticipated NBA Playoffs contest. Philly scaled past the play-in hurdle by beating the Orlando Magic 109-97. Tyrese Maxey dropped 31 points and won the all-new Amazon Prime Playmaker chain. Those smiles […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After recording a decisive, double-digit win over the Orlando Magic in their seven-eight Play-In Tournament showdown, fans of the Philadelphia 76ers were rightfully excited to see Tyrese Maxey and company get to work in the proper playoffs. Fans chanted “we want Boston” before the clock hit quadruple zeros, Maxey and Kyle Lowry shared a special […] The post Nick Nurse hypes up 76ers-Celtics series ahead of first-round matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the Philadelphia 76ers put the finishing touches on their battle for the No. 7 seed against the Orlando Magic, an unlikely candidate hit the dagger three. Andre Drummond sent the South Philly crowd into a frenzy as he hit his second three-pointer for the night. For Drummond, he finished the game by going 2-3 […] The post Andre Drummond Gets Real on His Dagger Three for 76ers vs Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Skip Bayless claimed he heard from a source in Philadelphia that Joel Embiid has already been medically cleared against the Magic.
The Philadelphia 76ers earned the right to the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, defeating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, on Wednesday night. In what was a highly physical game that saw several technicals called, it was Andre Drummond of all players who put the game to bed. With just under a minute left […] The post 76ers legend Allen Iverson has perfect reaction to Andre Drummond dagger vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers are now in the playoffs after beating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, in the Play-In Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. The seventh-seeded 76ers will face the second-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round. Tyrese Maxey starred for Philadelphia against Orlando, tallying a team-high 31 points, including seven straight in a pivotal […] The post Tyrese Maxey’s immediate reaction to 76ers’ play-in win vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Things got pretty interesting between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-In tournament on Wednesday. VJ Edgecombe and Jalen Suggs got into a fight, resulting in a technical against Edgecombe. Also, Andre Drummond, of all people, hit a big shot before the half. The result was that the 76ers defeated the Magic […] The post 76ers fans want Boston after commanding Play-In win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Without Joel Embiid in the mix, the Philadelphia 76ers needed a superstar performance out of their two-time All-Star guard, Tyrese Maxey, on Wednesday. Hosting the Orlando Magic for the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament’s battle for the No. 7 seed, the Sixers needed just one win, and they are in the playoffs. While shorthanded, the Sixers […] The post NBA World Erupts Over Tyrese Maxey’s Performance vs Orlando Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Boston Celtics are awaiting the winner of the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament to determine their opponent in the first round of the playoffs. In the meantime, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has extra time to guest on a podcast and talk about his recent appearance in […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla gives perfect reaction to Derrick White WWE clip: ‘Violence is my love language’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
During the NBA’s Play-In Tournament, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo got entangled. During that play, Ball seems to trip Adebayo intentionally. The move led to the Heat star getting injured, much to the anger of the fans. Now, the NBA has handed out the punishment for Ball after this […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fans of the Boston Celtics almost had a heart attack after Brad Stevens, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, penned a message about Butler’s hiring of Ronald Nored as its new coach. Nored played for Stevens when the latter was still calling the shots for the Bulldogs, reaching the national title game […] The post Celtics fans are confused after Brad Stevens’ powerful Butler message appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There is a good argument to be made that the Boston Celtics wouldn’t be where they are without Jaylen Brown. He is coming off his best season to date as the Celtics finished at 56-26 and are the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. To relax, Brown has decided to take tap-dancing lessons. On […] The post Jaylen Brown shows off new skill before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 NBA offseason is set to be a massive turning point for the league, and if you aren't paying attention, your fantasy team will suffer. This summer, teams have more money than ever to spend on new stars, which means many fantasy basketball players are going to lose their roles in the 2026-27 ...
Heading into their second-straight run in the NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons know they have a lot to prove. Despite being the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are far from satisfied. From the start of the season, the goal was to win a championship. One NBA analyst admitted he had doubts […] The post Big Pistons Scare Changed NBA Analyst’s Playoff Outlook appeared first on Heavy Sports.
LeBron James has his eyes on one more iconic chapter, and it involves the Boston Celtics. As the NBA playoffs begin, James admitted on his Mind The Game podcast that a Finals showdown with Boston would mean something extra, especially given their long history. “That’d be crazy,” James said. “I had a lot of Celtics […] The post LeBron James admits he wants Celtics, Lakers finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, being suspended 25 games for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug policy was a blessing in disguise.Since returning from the suspension in late March, George has been feeling better both physically and mentally, and that’s been evident by his play on the court.The 10 games he’s played in since […] The post 76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension appeared first on Heavy Sports.
