Phil Jackson Comments on NBA Legend's Celtics Question
Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson casually dropped basketball knowledge after a 5-time NBA champion asks about Boston Celtics' 'paralysis' in Game 7 loss to Philadelphia 76ers.
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Lakers Legend Shaq Gives Rare Compliment to Joel Embiid
When it comes to Shaquille O’Neal and Joel Embiid, the two haven’t exactly seen eye to eye. There have been moments when the former Los Angeles Lakers center has praised Embiid for his performances, but O’Neal has been extremely critical of the Sixers’ big man more often than not. O’Neal prefers Embiid to play more […] The post Lakers Legend Shaq Gives Rare Compliment to Joel Embiid appeared first on HEAVY.
‘Inside the NBA’ includes Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel in ‘Gone Fishing’ graphic for Celtics
ESPN has generally been very careful to cover the saga involving NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. But TNT Sports’ Inside the NBA production crew wasn’t afraid to go there in its first season with the Worldwide Leader. After the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic in Game 7…
Cade Cunningham shares a huge takeaway from surviving Magic
The Detroit Pistons dug deep to get out of a massive hole against the Orlando Magic. They end up in the NBA Playoffs history books with the Philadelphia 76ers in erasing a 3-1 series lead during round one. But this completed comeback prompted a huge takeaway from Cade Cunningham. The Pistons star shared his blunt […] The post Cade Cunningham shares a huge takeaway from surviving Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jaylen Brown Makes Announcement After Celtics' Playoff Exit
Jaylen Brown and the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics, after taking a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, saw their season come to an end on Saturday night after falling to Joel Embiid and the No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers 109-100 in Game 7. Now the Celtics will head into the ...
Pistons, 76ers 3-1 comebacks make new NBA Playoffs history
The Detroit Pistons obliterated their 3-1 deficit by pummeling the Orlando Magic Sunday. Detroit joined the Philadelphia 76ers in making NBA Playoffs history too. The Sixers erased their own 3-1 deficit to knock off the Boston Celtics Saturday. Now both stand alone in this category per the NBA Communications office. “This marks the first time […] The post Pistons, 76ers 3-1 comebacks make new NBA Playoffs history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ Tyrese Maxey Shares Expectations for Playoff Series Against Knicks
For the second time in three years, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks will face off against each other in a playoff series.The Knicks bested the Sixers in six games in the first round of the postseason back in 2024, and now the Sixers will get a shot at revenge in the second round […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey Shares Expectations for Playoff Series Against Knicks appeared first on HEAVY.
Why Knicks will vanquish 76ers in 6 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The New York Knicks struggled in the early going of their first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks, but after falling behind by a 2-1 margin, they found their form and dispatched the Hawks in 6 games. If there was ever any doubt about the Knicks, it disappeared in their clinching 140-89 triumph. The Knicks blitzed […] The post Why Knicks will vanquish 76ers in 6 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Josh Hart doesn’t think Joel Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans will keep Knicks faithful out of Philadelphia
Josh Hart has bad news for Joel Embiid: Everyone has a price.
Joel Embiid probable for 76ers Game 1 vs. Knicks after Game 7 injury scare
While the Philadelphia 76ers were able to secure the win in Game 7 of their two-seven series against the Boston Celtics in enemy territory, the team did not leave Beantown unscathed, with Joel Embiid taking a beating in the contest. Playing 39 minutes of action for Nick Nurse’s squad, a mark that somehow only ranked […] The post Joel Embiid probable for 76ers Game 1 vs. Knicks after Game 7 injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks’ Josh Hart shuts down applause for advancing past first round of NBA Playoffs
The New York Knicks dismantled the Atlanta Hawks in historic fashion to advance past the first round. Josh Hart played a pivotal role in the 51-point beatdown. Except Hart doesn’t want to hear anymore praise toward the Knicks during these NBA Playoffs. Hart dished a blunt response on how he really feels about NYK moving […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart shuts down applause for advancing past first round of NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Karl-Anthony Towns vs Joel Embiid Beef Explained: Revisiting How the NBA Big Men’s Rivalry Took Over Social Media
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are ready for a new battle in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks.
A Surprising Name Appeared on Knicks Injury Report vs. 76ers Game 1
The New York Knicks are gearing up for a massive Game 1 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, and the injury report has already thrown a curveball.One name nobody expected to see has shown up, and it’s worth paying attention to before tip-off.Knicks Injury ReportThe Knicks’ Game 1 injury report is mostly clean, but there is […] The post A Surprising Name Appeared on Knicks Injury Report vs. 76ers Game 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
76ers Reveal Joel Embiid Injury News for Game 1 vs Knicks
The Philadelphia 76ers will have a quick turnaround. After taking down the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the first round, the team will be back in action for Game 1 of the second round against the New York Knicks on Monday, May 4. Heading into Game 1, the status of the star center, Joel […] The post 76ers Reveal Joel Embiid Injury News for Game 1 vs Knicks appeared first on HEAVY.
How Knicks fans got in Joel Embiid's head days before Game 1
The Knicks and 76ers are set to square off in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Philadelphia's Joel Embiid is already worried about New York fans invading Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Nick Wright owns ‘worst NBA Finals prediction of all time’
Sports media has not covered itself in glory trying to predict the ongoing NBA playoffs. Already, nine talking heads at The Ringer have had their NBA Finals predictions completely upended by picking either the Boston Celtics or Denver Nuggets to advance out of the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, respectively. Both teams faced unexpected early…
76ers fans rattle Brian Scalabrine while crashing Celtics postgame show
Following the Celtics' season-ending Game 7 loss to the Sixers on Saturday, the Boston icon was on set of the NBC Sports Boston postgame show when some Philly fans managed to get under his skin.
What Celtics players said about Joe Mazzulla’s radical Game 7 lineup that backfired
With Jayson Tatum unable to play due to knee stiffness, the Boston Celtics decided to shake things up in a major way in their series finale against the Philadelphia 76ers, starting Ron Harper, Luka Garza, and Baylor Scheierman while bringing Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta, and Payton Prichard off the bench. On paper, the idea wasn’t […] The post What Celtics players said about Joe Mazzulla’s radical Game 7 lineup that backfired appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals only major regret after losing Game 7 to 76ers
Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown reacted to head coach Joe Mazzulla’s surprising approach to Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Without Jayson Tatum, Mazzulla started Baylor Scheierman and benched Neemias Queta and Payton Pritchard for Luka Garza and Ron Harper Jr., who spent most of the season in the G League. The Celtics’ head coach […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals only major regret after losing Game 7 to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Philadelphia 76ers make desperate move to stop rival Knicks fans swarming arena in NBA playoffs
The two teams will face off in the Eastern Conference semifinals in a rematch of the rivals' tight series back in 2024. The Knicks won that series in six - thanks in no small part to deafening support.
Joel Embiid begs 76ers fans to not sell tickets to Knicks supporters: 'If you need the money, I got you'
The Sixers are set to meet the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals after their miraculous come-from-behind win over the Celtics, which saw them fight back from 3-1 down to win the series.
76ers banning certain ticket sales after Joel Embiid’s request to fans
Most NBA fans and pundits had written the Philadelphia 76ers off after they fell in a 3-1 hole against the Boston Celtics. Now, Philly is moving on to the second round of the NBA playoffs after pulling off an improbable comeback, capped off with a 109-100 win in Game 7 in Boston on Saturday night. […] The post 76ers banning certain ticket sales after Joel Embiid’s request to fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Does Celtics’ Jayson Tatum have any regrets on returning this season after missing Game 7?
On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics officially became the first team in over half a decade to blow a 3-1 when they lost Game 7 at home to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics played without Jayson Tatum in this one, after he experienced knee stiffness following Boston’s loss in Game 6 on the road last […] The post Does Celtics’ Jayson Tatum have any regrets on returning this season after missing Game 7? appeared first on ClutchPoints.