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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’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5

The Philadelphia 76ers are not done yet. They went into hostile territory on Tuesday and upset the Boston Celtics, 113-97, in Game 5 to stay alive in their first-round collision in the playoffs. The 76ers stunned the crowd at TD Garden, with the All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George spearheading the […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Announce Starting Lineup vs Celtics After Major Joel Embiid News

The Philadelphia 76ers are back on their home court at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday night for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. Through the first three games of the series, the Sixers played without the star big man, Joel Embiid. Before the conclusion of the 2025-2026 regular season, Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis. […] The post 76ers Announce Starting Lineup vs Celtics After Major Joel Embiid News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers Honor Philadelphia Eagles’ Makai Lemon Before Celtics Game

Before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off their Game 3 battle at home against the Boston Celtics, the team honored a new star player in the city. Across the street, the Philadelphia Eagles are welcoming a wave of new rookie talent this weekend as the 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On Thursday, […] The post 76ers Honor Philadelphia Eagles’ Makai Lemon Before Celtics Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Paul George in physical pain after taking elbow from Jaylen Brown

The playoff rivalry between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics is always a heated one, and it got physical on Friday night when Jaylen Brown dropped Paul George with an elbow below the belt. The 76ers stole a game on the road against the Celtics to tie the series at 1-1, and are hanging in […] The post 76ers’ Paul George in physical pain after taking elbow from Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe clarifies hilarious viral winking moment with camera vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a stunning upset in Game 2, defeating the Boston Celtics 111-97 and silencing the TD Garden crowd. The standout player of the night was rookie VJ Edgecombe, who delivered a historic performance with 30 points and 10 rebounds. After the game, Edgecombe and Paul George shared a lighthearted exchange about […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe clarifies hilarious viral winking moment with camera vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Video: Cheerleaders get caught in awkward situation with 76ers players

Boston Celtics cheerleaders just wanted to do their job before Tuesday’s Game 2 of the playoff series between the C’s and the Philadelphia 76ers. But a couple of Sixers players made it a little challenging for them. While the Celtics were being introduced before the game at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Philadelphia players continued … The post Video: Cheerleaders get caught in awkward situation with 76ers players appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey adds insult to Celtics injury with flashy reverse layup

The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t just want to even the series; they wanted to leave a mark. Tyrese Maxey ensured they did exactly that Tuesday night at TD Garden. In a gutsy Game 2 performance, the 76ers leaned on their star guard to dismantle a cold-shooting Boston Celtics squad, securing a 112-101 victory and knotting the […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey adds insult to Celtics injury with flashy reverse layup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter

VJ Edgecombe is incredibly gifted, but what makes him a truly impressive talent is how he has been able to adapt during his rookie campaign. The 20-year-old Philadelphia 76ers guard struggled in his first career NBA playoffs game, scoring just 13 points on 6-of-16 shooting in a 123-91 loss versus the Boston Celtics, but he […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe posterizes Celtics amid rookie’s monster quarter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sixers predicted to make blockbuster trade for $150 million two-time Finals MVP, part ways with either of Joel Embiid, Paul George in process – sportingnews.com

Sixers predicted to make blockbuster trade for $150 million two-time Finals MVP, part ways with either of Joel Embiid, Paul George in process  sportingnews.com

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Paul George hints 76ers offense wasn’t as bad as it looked in Game 1

The Philadelphia 76ers were not their best selves in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, as they lost 123-91. From the beginning of the game until the end, the 76ers couldn’t find a rhythm, and they were fighting from behind throughout. The offense was not very effective, as they shot 39% from the field and […] The post Paul George hints 76ers offense wasn’t as bad as it looked in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers most to blame for ugly Game 1 loss to Celtics in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers had a rough start to the playoffs, losing 123-91 to the Boston Celtics in Game 1. They came into the game with not much rest, like other teams, as they had to earn their spot earlier in the week with the Play-In Tournament. Nonetheless, the 76ers knew what they were up against, […] The post 76ers most to blame for ugly Game 1 loss to Celtics in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence

The Philadelphia 76ers’ official injury report for Game 1 of their first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics features an expected – and impactful – absence.Unsurprisingly, Sixers star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of the first game of the series as he continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy that he underwent last week. […] The post Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their draft positioning become clearer Friday night after the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup. Phoenix’s victory clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and locked in a first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City, while also finalizing the lottery outlook […] The post Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs

When the Philadelphia 76ers last eliminated the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs, Steven Spielberg’s classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” was still weeks away from hitting theaters. Iconic sit-com “Cheers” would not air its pilot episode for another four months. Since that 1982 triumph, the Sixers have been vanquished by the C’s in the postseason six […] The post 76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Thunder were big winners after wild Clippers meltdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder turned out to be the biggest beneficiaries following the Los Angeles Clippers’ 126-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Wednesday’s NBA Play-In Tournament, a result that officially eliminated Los Angeles from playoff contention. The defeat confirmed that the Clippers’ 2026 first-round pick owed to Oklahoma City will now enter the […] The post Why Thunder were big winners after wild Clippers meltdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul George Gets Honest on 76ers-Celtics NBA Playoff Series

With a win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers secured a series against the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Entering the NBA Play-In Tournament, the Sixers and the Magic held the same 45-37 record. As the Sixers controlled the tie-breaker, they ended up as the home […] The post Paul George Gets Honest on 76ers-Celtics NBA Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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