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Ben Stiller’s Knicks series prediction while at Met Gala will rile up 76ers fans

The New York Knicks can be forgiven to be half-expecting the Boston Celtics to be their opponents in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Philadelphia 76ers, after all, only arrived here after becoming one of the two teams in the NBA playoffs first round to overturn a 3-1 deficit, alongside the Detroit Pistons. However, it seems […] The post Ben Stiller’s Knicks series prediction while at Met Gala will rile up 76ers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid ditches Kansas for fictional university in NBC intro

Joel Embiid has undoubtedly had a big few days. He returned just in time to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in a thrilling seven-game series, which set up a Eastern Conference semifinals date with the New York Knicks. And while he may have been able to ditch the right hip contusion to […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid ditches Kansas for fictional university in NBC intro appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks fans erupt with disrespectful Joel Embiid chant in Game 1

If there is one thing about Joel Embiid, it is that he knows how to get under the skin of opposing teams and their fanbases, and one of those fanbases is the New York Knicks. The Madison Square Garden crowd is notoriously difficult on the stars of opposing teams, and they are making no exception […] The post Knicks fans erupt with disrespectful Joel Embiid chant in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Michell Robinson draw honest takes from Nick Nurse

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks are all set to face a familiar foe in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Philadelphia 76ers, who New York dispatched in five games in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, are back in town for Game 1 on Monday night. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Michell Robinson draw honest takes from Nick Nurse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs

After 16 teams entered the 2026 NBA playoffs, only eight remain, and the teams left in the conference semifinals aren’t who most would have predicted would be here. The first round of the postseason was crazy. Two teams overcame a 3-1 deficit, which is something that had never happened before. Furthermore, a seven-seed beat a […] The post Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Early Bust Candidates Based on Current Offseason Trends

As the 2026 offseason rolls on, the excitement for the upcoming season is already building. We are currently in May, a time when most casual fans are taking a break, but smart fantasy managers are doing the heavy lifting. The reality is that several big-name stars are already showing red flags that ...

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2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round

The first round of the NBA playoffs has come and gone, and things didn’t go exactly as expected For the first time ever, two separate teams in one postseason field overcame 3-1 deficits to advance. The Philadelphia 76ers did so as a seventh seed, becoming just the eighth team to knock off a two-seed in […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid’s Injury Status Adds Serious Fuel to Knicks Rivalry

Joel Embiid’s name on an injury report is nothing new, but the stakes around it feel different when the opponent is the New York Knicks and a deep Philadelphia 76ers run is on the line. With the big man frequently listed as questionable and upgraded late, every update becomes part injury drama, part psychological warfare […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid’s Injury Status Adds Serious Fuel to Knicks Rivalry appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joel Embiid Defended Over Jaylen Brown’s Viral Rant After 76ers-Celtics Series

Since the Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid has been called out by the All-Star forward Jaylen Brown on multiple occasions. Following Game 7, Jaylen Brown accused Joel Embiid of being a flopper. On a livestream roughly 24 hours later, Brown doubled down. The star forward mentioned that flopping has ruined the NBA, […] The post Joel Embiid Defended Over Jaylen Brown’s Viral Rant After 76ers-Celtics Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jaylen Brown claims NBA referees admit there’s an agenda against him

Jaylen Brown believes NBA referees have an agenda against him, and he claims that some of those same officials believe it, too. Brown saw his season come to an abrupt end Saturday night, when the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead by losing Game 7 of their first-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers 109-100.…

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1 player lands on Knicks’ injury report for Game 1 vs. 76ers

The New York Knicks will be facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round, and both teams will be looking to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks were able to take down the Atlanta Hawks in six games, and it was the last three games of the series that showed who they […] The post 1 player lands on Knicks’ injury report for Game 1 vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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76ers vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

The 2026 NBA Playoffs enter their second phase as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1. The Philadelphia 76ers will continue their improbable run as they visit the New York Knicks to open an exciting series. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the 76ers-Knicks prediction and pick. The Philadelphia […] The post 76ers vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 prediction, odds, pick 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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