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76ers’ Joel Embiid reveals troubling details about appendectomy recovery

Joel Embiid did everything he could for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2026 NBA Playoffs after returning from an appendectomy and playing through injury. The star center returned in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics to help the team with an epic comeback, and then played through injury against the New York Knicks despite the […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid reveals troubling details about appendectomy recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid Gets Respect After 76ers’ Game 4 Blowout vs Knicks

One week ago, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers were on a hot streak. After defeating the Boston Celtics in seven games, rallying from a 1-3 deficit, the Sixers have reached a low point. With a 0-4 clean sweep, the New York Knicks have sent Embiid and the Sixers out of the playoffs. Once again, […] The post Joel Embiid Gets Respect After 76ers’ Game 4 Blowout vs Knicks appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid looking like Hakeem Olajuwon in return is ‘craziest NBA s**t ever,’ per playoff rival

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looked like a man relieved after they defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round series in the playoffs. Embiid finally had the Celtics’ number after losing to them in three straight matchups. Embiid was special in their close-out win, tallying game-highs of 33 points and 12 rebounds. […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid looking like Hakeem Olajuwon in return is ‘craziest NBA s**t ever,’ per playoff rival appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers will be heading to the second round of the playoffs to face the New York Knicks. If you were to tell somebody that a week ago, they probably wouldn’t believe you, but the 76ers came back from being down 3-1 against the Boston Celtics and did the unthinkable. Now, they have a […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dave Portnoy commits to amazing punishment if 76ers win title

Dave Portnoy is quite literally putting his neck on the line against the Philadelphia 76ers’ title chances. The Barstool Sports owner took to social media on Sunday to rant about Sixers fans puffing their chest after beating the Boston Celtics in the first round. Portnoy, a die-hard Boston sports fanatic, called 76ers supporters “scumbags” for … The post Dave Portnoy commits to amazing punishment if 76ers win title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Joel Embiid Sends Final Message to Celtics Fans After Hostile Game 7

The Philadelphia 76ers are moving on to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. After beating the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid took to social media to send a message to Boston Celtics fans. via Joel Embiid on X: ROUND 1 ✅ Boston, please be classy my friends! I still love and respect you!! Embiid’s […] The post Joel Embiid Sends Final Message to Celtics Fans After Hostile Game 7 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joel Embiid Makes Plea to Philadelphia 76ers Fans Ahead of Series with Knicks

Star center Joel Embiid has a simple plea for Philadelphia 76ers fans ahead of the team’s Eastern Conference semifinal matchup with the New York Knicks: Don’t sell your tickets to New Yorkers.Knicks fans famously took over the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia when the two teams met in the first round of the playoffs two […] The post Joel Embiid Makes Plea to Philadelphia 76ers Fans Ahead of Series with Knicks appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jaylen Brown takes parting shot at Joel Embiid

Jaylen Brown took his chance to take one final swipe at Joel Embiid with the Boston Celtics’ season coming to an end. The Boston Celtics star spoke to reporters on Saturday after his team lost Game 7 of their first-round series against Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers. Brown initially sounded like he was praising Embiid, calling him … The post Jaylen Brown takes parting shot at Joel Embiid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tyrese Maxey gives ailing Joel Embiid the ultimate compliment

The Philadelphia 76ers watched Joel Embiid lock in and eliminate the Boston Celtics with 34 points. Embiid’s latest NBA Playoff performance erased past failures against the Eastern Conference rival. Plus prompted a huge compliment from Tyrese Maxey. Embiid needed to battle injuries, trade rumors and criticism from the basketball world before the postseason. Despite delivering […] The post Tyrese Maxey gives ailing Joel Embiid the ultimate compliment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Coach Makes Statement on Joel Embiid’s Health After Game 7

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.

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Knicks make NBA history with merciless first-half demolition vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks have decided that enough is enough. In Round 1 of the NBA playoffs, New York got a little spooked by a familiar rival: the Atlanta Hawks. After four games, the series was tied at 2-2: an unlikely scenario. The Knicks were able to take a 3-2 lead at home after a […] The post Knicks make NBA history with merciless first-half demolition vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid has evasive response to questions about 76ers

Joel Embiid was not exactly effusive on Sunday when asked about the state of his relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid was asked about whether his relationship with team management is in a better place following his team’s 128-96 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday. “I … The post Joel Embiid has evasive response to questions about 76ers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid knew something was wrong with him when he ‘couldn’t poop’

Less than three weeks ago, Joel Embiid was facing a medical emergency that called into question his status for the remainder of the campaign. Fast forward to Sunday night, and the future Hall of Fame center is trying to help the Philadelphia 76ers save their season. He is still processing this hectic series of events, […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid knew something was wrong with him when he ‘couldn’t poop’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Time for the (Joel) Embiid Era to End’ — Calls Mount for 76ers to Cut Ties With Star As Philly Looks ‘Much Worse’ in His Return

Joel Embiid returned in Game 4 of 76ers-Celtics, but Philly looked worse with him on the court. Now, some NBA observers are urging the 76ers to move on.

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