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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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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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Why 76ers will pull off yet another massive upset by beating Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

With the 2026 NBA season on the line, the Philadelphia 76ers flew into Boston and gave the two-seed Celtics the business, handing a Jayson Tatum-less team their fourth L of the series and an early trip to Cancun to begin their summer. With basically no room for error following an ugly Game 4 loss at […] The post Why 76ers will pull off yet another massive upset by beating Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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 HC Nick Nurse previews series vs. Knicks after Game 7 win over Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading into the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks following a 109-100 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday, completing the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit. After grinding through seven games with the Celtics, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse previews series vs. Knicks after Game 7 win over Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid Delivers Injury Update After 76ers-Celtics Series

When it became clear that the Philadelphia 76ers had a shot at the 2026 NBA Playoffs, they were thrilled with the idea of potentially having Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, healthy and available at the start. Unfortunately, Embiid woke up with appendicitis just days before the regular season concluded. After undergoing surgery, Embiid […] The post Joel Embiid Delivers Injury Update After 76ers-Celtics Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers Coach Has a Clear Message for New York Knicks Ahead of Game 1

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.

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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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Nick Nurse downplays Game 6 Celtics drubbing with honest admission

The Philadelphia 76ers thwarted elimination by walloping the Boston Celtics 106-93 Thursday. Head coach Nick Nurse and the Sixers felt the energy from inside the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Yet Nurse downplayed the dominance on display during this NBA Playoffs game. He instead dropped an honest admission postgame. Especially when he got asked if this was […] The post Nick Nurse downplays Game 6 Celtics drubbing with honest admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Paul George gets major credit from Nick Nurse after Game 6 win vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers are refusing to go quietly. With their backs against the wall and their playoff lives on the line, the Sixers marched onto their home floor Thursday night and delivered a statement 106-93 victory over the Boston Celtics to force a decisive Game 7. While Tyrese Maxey caught fire for 30 points and […] The post 76ers’ Paul George gets major credit from Nick Nurse after Game 6 win vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul George Sends Message to 76ers After Game 6 Stunner vs Celtics

After pulling off a difficult road victory to steal Game 5, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Boston Celtics on Thursday night for their Game 6 matchup. Paul George and his team put together another impressive victory. In 40 minutes of action, George checked in and shot 8-17 fro the field. He lit it up from […] The post Paul George Sends Message to 76ers After Game 6 Stunner vs Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joel Embiid’s Game 6 injury status vs. Celtics after knee scare

The Philadelphia 76ers have a confident Joel Embiid despite an injury scare versus the Boston Celtics. Will he warm up and start for a crucial game 6 showdown in the NBA Playoffs? Embiid is dealing with a knee ailment. But Austin Krell of Sixers on SI (Sports Illustrated) revealed a new ailment update Wednesday. Yet […] The post Joel Embiid’s Game 6 injury status vs. Celtics after knee scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA legend penned an apology after the 76ers’ Game 5 win

Magic Johnson counted out the Philadelphia 76ers too soon. The Los Angeles Lakers great thought the 76ers were on their way to getting dumped by the Boston Celtics in five games after Joel Embiid and company lost in Game 4 of the all-Atlantic Division first-round series.  But the 76ers responded in Game 5 on Tuesday … The post NBA legend penned an apology after the 76ers’ Game 5 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse saw ‘different confidence’ in surprise Game 5 hero

The Philadelphia 76ers live to see another day, as they staved off elimination in Game 5 of their first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics with an emphatic 113-97 victory. The majority of the headlines will be focusing on Joel Embiid and his masterful second-half performance that had the Celtics defense scrambling for answers, but the […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse saw ‘different confidence’ in surprise Game 5 hero appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse speaks up on what got Joel Embiid going in must-win Game 5

The Philadelphia 76ers, after getting punked in their home court back on Sunday in a must-win Game 4, had to put up a huge response to avoid seeing their season come to an end at the hands of the Boston Celtics. What made this task even more difficult was that they had to save their […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse speaks up on what got Joel Embiid going in must-win Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid turns in vintage performance in Game 5 win over Celtics

They aren’t done yet! The Philadelphia 76ers came into TD Garden with their backs against the wall. Down 3-1 against the second-seeded Boston Celtics, Philly needed to pull out all the stops to get another game back in Wells Fargo Center. In their time of need, star center Joel Embiid came through with a vintage […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid turns in vintage performance in Game 5 win over Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid Gets Major Praise for Dominating 76ers-Celtics Game 5

Despite trailing for a long portion of the Game 5 matchup against the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers flipped the script late in the game and came away with a second road win in the first-round series. Joel Embiid was back for the second time after spending the last couple of weeks […] The post Joel Embiid Gets Major Praise for Dominating 76ers-Celtics Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA rumors: Mike Brown, Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson feeling heat amid playoff setbacks

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, with all eight first round matchups still going, and only the Oklahoma City Thunder still eligible to pull off a possible sweep of their series against the Phoenix Suns. The pressure is mounting for several coaches across the NBA, particularly in the Eastern Conference, where there are multiple […] The post NBA rumors: Mike Brown, Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson feeling heat amid playoff setbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Nurse Calls Out 76ers After Blowout Loss to Celtics in Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse wasn’t happy with his team’s effort during their 128-96 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday night.One would think that the return of star center Joel Embiid would have provided the Sixers with some added energy and enthusiasm out of the gate, but it’s almost […] The post Nick Nurse Calls Out 76ers After Blowout Loss to Celtics in Game 4 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nick Nurse calls out 76ers’ ‘huge problem’ in Game 4 Celtics carnage

After putting up a spirited effort in Game 3 which provided much hope despite their 108-100 loss to the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers fell flat on their face in Game 4 on Sunday. They started off the first quarter with such lethargy and fell behind by 16 points after 12 minutes of game time […] The post Nick Nurse calls out 76ers’ ‘huge problem’ in Game 4 Celtics carnage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Joel Embiid on a Minutes Restriction Tonight? Latest News on Star’s Playing Return

Joel Embiid is playing for the 76ers against the Celtics, but is he on a minutes restriction? Here is the latest Game 4 update. The post Is Joel Embiid on a Minutes Restriction Tonight? Latest News on Star’s Playing Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse updates fans on Joel Embiid’s progress before Game 3 vs. Celtics

As Joel Embiid will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 3 contest against the Boston Celtics, people are wondering where the star center is in his recovery. With the hope being that Embiid can return for the 76ers, head coach Nick Nurse gives an update when it comes to the big man. Speaking before Friday night’s […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse updates fans on Joel Embiid’s progress before Game 3 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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