76ers' Joel Embiid Shares Health Update After Celtics Game
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid did not finish Game 7 against the Boston Celtics.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid did not finish Game 7 against the Boston Celtics.

There won’t be a rematch with the Celtics after all. Instead, it’ll be the suddenly red-hot 76ers and the Knicks in the second round, starting Monday.

Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics credited Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for flipping the series around for his team.The Celtics had a 3-1 series lead against the 76ers, and they looked well on their way to beating their Atlantic Division rivals and moving on to the next round of the playoffs. But […] The post Joe Mazzulla Credits Joel Embiid for Flipping Series Around appeared first on HEAVY.

Nick Nurse is not taking the New York Knicks lightly. The Philadelphia 76ers head coach made that abundantly clear ahead of Round 2, showering the Knicks with praise while acknowledging the steep challenge ahead. For New York fans, this is exactly the kind of respect that fuels a hungry team and a sign that the […] The post 76ers Coach Has a Clear Message for New York Knicks Ahead of Game 1 appeared first on HEAVY.

For the first time since 1982, the Philadelphia 76ers bested the Boston Celtics in a playoff series.It took everything they had, but the Sixers pulled out a 109-100 victory over the Celtics in Game 7 to eliminate Boston and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2023.Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make […] The post Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Make NBA History in 76ers’ Game 7 Win Over Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a feat not seen since 1982: Defeating the Boston Celtics. Philly takes down the annual Eastern Conference rival 109-100 and erased a 3-1 deficit in the process. Joel Embiid earned the emotional win, but shifted focus immediately to the next rival: The New York Knicks. Embiid is overheard saying how […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid already has his eyes on Knicks after Game 7 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks return a core that broke a 25-year conference finals drought. Now, there is no question of the team to beat in the East.

When the Philadelphia 76ers fired up their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, the status of Joel Embiid was a major question mark. As the star center dealt with appendicitis during the final week of the regular season, Embiid underwent surgery, which forced him to miss the NBA Play-In Tournament and the first three games […] The post 76ers Coach Makes Statement on Joel Embiid’s Health After Game 7 appeared first on HEAVY.

A member of the Celtics’ staff declined to give Joel Embiid the game ball during Game 7 between the Celtics vs. 76ers.

The Philadelphia 76ers make history against the Boston Celtics after their Game 7 win.

Mike Brown is bringing a second pair of glasses to the second round.

On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers played the Celtics in Boston for Game 7 of their first-round playoff series.The 76ers won by a score of 109-100.They are now headed to the second round to play the New York Knicks.NBA Communications wrote: “The 76ers are the first No. 7 seed in the East to defeat a […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Made NBA History In Celtics Game appeared first on HEAVY.

It was nearly an improbable victory for the Celtics, nearly managing to snag a Game 7 victory without superstar Jayson Tatum.

The spring recess is almost over. The fun begins anew Monday.

On Saturday, the NBA released the schedule for the second round of the 2026 playoffs, featuring tip times and television networks for the games. The Western Conference second-round matchups have already been decided, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and the San Antonio Spurs vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. But the Eastern…

Tyrese Haliburton was definitely feeling some déjà vu on Friday night. Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett had the shot of the playoffs thus far in Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In overtime at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ont., Barrett hit a game-winning three-pointer that bounced high off the back of the rim before dramatically … The post Tyrese Haliburton had the most legendary post about RJ Barrett’s game-winner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The New York Knicks made it through the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs by beating the Atlanta Hawks. However, the series had a lot more going on than just basketball. First, Mitchell Robinson’s emotional ups and downs – both in and out of the game – grabbed a lot of attention, and now […] The post Knicks’ KAT Reacts to Mitchell Robinson’s ‘Stand on Business’ Moment appeared first on HEAVY.

Heading into Game 7 against the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers have added another star to the injury report. Paul George has been downgraded on Saturday afternoon. According to the injury report, the star forward is dealing with an illness. Fortunately for the Sixers, George’s illness isn’t guaranteed to keep him out. In fact, his […] The post 76ers Announce Notable Paul George News Before Game 7 vs Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

Move over Stephen A. Smith, it’s now the time for Zach Lowe to shine. In the midst of his dozens of television, radio, and podcasting gigs it’s easy to forget that Stephen A. Smith is also a legitimate actor. He’s had a role on the longtime ABC soap opera for years playing the role of…

Patrick Ewing reveals why his only career regret was leaving New York: “I just got tired of the same” Basketball Network

The NBA imposed fines on Friday following an on-court altercation in Game 6 between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, with guard Dyson Daniels penalized $25,000 for his role in the incident. The altercation occurred with 4:39 remaining in the second quarter of New York’s 140-89 win on Thursday at State Farm Arena, a […] The post Why Hawks’ Dyson Daniels was fined $25,000 after Game 6 vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks advanced in emphatic fashion Thursday night, but Mitchell Robinson’s actions during Game 6 vs. the Atlanta Hawks drew significant attention and ultimately resulted in league discipline. The Knicks secured a dominant 140–89 victory at State Farm Arena to clinch the series, though tensions flared midway through the second quarter. Robinson and […] The post Why Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson was fined $50,000 after Game 6 vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The two main participants in a brawl between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks received heavy fines for their involvement in an ugly fight during an even uglier game.

On Thursday night, the New York Knicks dispatched the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff matchup to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.It was a total domination by the Knicks, setting the record for the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history at 47 points. They were up by as many as […] The post NBA Announces Mitchell Robinson Punishment for Dyson Daniels Altercation appeared first on HEAVY.
