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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown fined $50,000 for critical comments after Game 7 loss to 76ers

After taking some time on his livestream after Game 7 to criticize the officiating in the Boston Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown has officially been fined $50,000 for publicly criticizing the NBA. “Boston Celtics guard-forward Jaylen Brown has been fined $50,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown fined $50,000 for critical comments after Game 7 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2 prediction, odds, pick

We are back for another NBA Playoff betting prediction and pick, and it’s time for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Philadelphia 76ers started off the series with a dud in Game 1 and will look to tie things up against the red-hot […] The post 76ers vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA 2K Announces Tyrese Maxey News During 76ers-Knicks Series

While Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are working on improving following a disappointing Game 1 loss against the New York Knicks, the star guard recently landed some good news. NBA 2K26 announced on Tuesday, May 5, that Maxey received a ratings update for the second time during the playoffs, and it’s a positive one. […] The post NBA 2K Announces Tyrese Maxey News During 76ers-Knicks Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mike Brown weighs in on Joel Embiid flopping discourse with Tyrese Maxey stray

In the aftermath of the Boston Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Celtics star Jaylen Brown complained about 76ers star Joel Embiid flopping. The New York Knicks drew the 76ers next in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and following their Game 1 win, head coach Mike Brown also threw Tyrese Maxey’s name into the […] The post Mike Brown weighs in on Joel Embiid flopping discourse with Tyrese Maxey stray appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-NFL star begs Joel Embiid to ‘stop being a b****’

In the New York Knicks’ 137-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid took a big shot to his midsection courtesy of Mikal Bridges while setting a screen for Tyrese Maxey. Embiid immediately favored the area, and addressed the incident in comments to the media on Tuesday. "I don't know if it was dirty or […] The post Ex-NFL star begs Joel Embiid to ‘stop being a b****’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown snaps back at media ‘click bait’ after Joel Embiid flopping criticism

The Boston Celtics recently saw their season come to a brutal end with a Game 7 loss at home to the Philadelphia 76ers after blowing a 3-1 lead in the series. The Celtics had an admirable season in what was thought by many to be a gap year, but that might end up being overshadowed […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown snaps back at media ‘click bait’ after Joel Embiid flopping criticism appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson Gives Knicks Reality Check After Big Game 1 vs 76ers

The New York Knicks have turned into one of the hottest teams in the postseason, as they crafted another blowout victory in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Typically, when a series opens up in blowout fashion, it leads to bold predictions that favor a sweep–or something close to it. In round one, the Sixers […] The post Jalen Brunson Gives Knicks Reality Check After Big Game 1 vs 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bill Simmons blames Joe Mazzulla for Celtics collapse

The Boston Celtics suffered a surprising first round defeat in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. And Bill Simmons knows who is most at fault. After the Sixers went into Boston and took Game 7 on Sunday night, the Bill Simmons podcast was always going to be appointment…

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Knicks superfan Ben Stiller really didn’t want to go to Met Gala over Game 1, but he’d do it again

It was clear that Ben Stiller wished he weren’t at the Met Gala and instead watching the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their series, but if it meant a blowout win, he’d do it again. Stiller went viral for speaking with Vogue during the Met Gala. He appeared unamused […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller really didn’t want to go to Met Gala over Game 1, but he’d do it again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers most to blame for Game 1 debacle vs. Knicks

Game 1 was always going to be a tricky challenge for the Philadelphia 76ers to navigate. Not even 48 hours have passed since the 76ers completed a spirited 3-1 comeback against sworn rival Boston Celtics and yet they already had to pack their bags and go to the Big Apple to face the New York […] The post 76ers most to blame for Game 1 debacle vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying Knicks’ barrage of playoff blowouts

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks trounced the Philadelphia 76ers at home in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The final score was 137-98. Mike Brown’s group became the first team in the play-by-play era to amass at least a 30-point lead in three consecutive playoff games. One of New York’s All-Stars in […] The post Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying Knicks’ barrage of playoff blowouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play

The Philadelphia 76ers took an embarrassing Game 1 loss Monday to start round two of the NBA Playoffs. The New York Knicks played far more superior in their 137-98 rout. Except 76ers star Joel Embiid ended up addressing possible “dirty” play out of Mikal Bridges. Embiid took this shot to the ribs during a designed […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Nurse shares honest Knicks assessment after 76ers’ 39-point loss

Something clicked for the New York Knicks starting in Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, and they have not looked back since. After winning three consecutive games against the Hawks by a total margin of 96 points, the Knicks’ world-beating ways continued in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup […] The post Nick Nurse shares honest Knicks assessment after 76ers’ 39-point loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse drops truth bomb after brutal Game 1 loss to Knicks

Nick Nurse made a clear statement about his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers’ 137-98 blowout loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the East Semifinals on Monday night. Nurse and Philadelphia were coming off a tough seven-game series against the Boston Celtics in the first round. They trailed 3-1 at one point […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse drops truth bomb after brutal Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Paul George goes NSFW to explain Game 1 troubles vs. Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers are licking their wounds after they absorbed a 39-point beatdown against the New York Knicks, 137-98, in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, banked on a scoring surge in the second quarter, 41-26, to break the game […] The post 76ers’ Paul George goes NSFW to explain Game 1 troubles vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse gets real on culprit behind Game 1 drubbing vs. Knicks

Whether they’re still suffering from a hangover from their emphatic 3-1 comeback over the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs or they’re simply too exhausted still having just one full day of rest between series, the Philadelphia 76ers were on the receiving end of a 137-98 drubbing from the New York Knicks […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse gets real on culprit behind Game 1 drubbing vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Game 1 antics leaves Karl-Anthony Towns smiling

The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals as two of the most battle-tested teams in the conference. New York advanced after a six-game series win over Atlanta and Philadelphia mounted a 3-1 comeback against Boston, marking the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2023. However, even as critics […] The post 76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Game 1 antics leaves Karl-Anthony Towns smiling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1

Mikal Bridges delivered some pain to Joel Embiid in Monday’s Game 1. Bridges and the New York Knicks met Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for the opening game of their second-round playoff series. In the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Embiid was setting a screen for 76ers teammate … The post Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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