The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round in six games by the New York Knicks, following a 118-115 defeat in Game 6.
The Miami Heat suffered disappointment this season as they lost in five games to the heavily favored Boston Celtics. Even if Jimmy Butler did not play
Injuries continue to haunt Joel Embiid and the 76ers as they exit the playoffs. But, behind Tyrese Maxey's rise and an offseason full of options, Philly has reasons for optimism despite its first-round defeat.
In many ways, the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks is a microcosm of the Joel Embiid era. They flashed glimpses of being a legitimate championship contender who can dig down deep in the face of intense adversity.
At the start of the season, Joel Embiid was motivated to win an NBA title. After all, that is what the next progression is once he wins the league MVP award.
The New York Knicks narrowly escaped the Wells Fargo Center with a thrilling 118-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6, propelling them into the Eastern Conference semifinals for the second consecutive NBA season—a feat not accomplished since 2000.
A wave of orange and blue flooded the streets outside Wells Fargo Center on Thursday after the Knicks eliminated the 76ers.
Going into Thursday night’s night Game 6 battle, the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t find themselves battling with any further setbacks. As expected, the veteran wing Robert Covington has remained off the floor as he continues to deal with a knee injury, which sidelined him for the final months of the season.
It’s rare to see the Philadelphia 76ers’ arena taken over by another team’s fan base. Recently, the New York Knicks’ crowd attempted to turn the Wells Fargo Center into Madison Square Garden as the Knicks battled the Sixers for Games 3 and 4 in the NBA Playoffs.
Current and former owners of the 76ers bought more than 2,000 tickets to mute the presence of New York Knicks fans attending Game 6 in Philadelphia on Thursday night.
ESPN insider Bobby Marks has made a bold statement regarding the Philadelphia 76ers, hailing Tyrese Maxey as the face of the franchise over reigning league MVP Joel Embiid.
In an effort to prevent Knicks fans from infiltrating Wells Fargo Center, the 76ers’ owners (Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and David Adelman) have joined
The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t had much success at Madison Square Garden this year. They might’ve split the two regular-season games, picking up one win and one loss, but the first road stand of the first-round series against the New York Knicks resulted in an 0-2 stretch.
Knicks legend Charles Oakley is tired of hearing the Sixers big man "crying" and making excuses.
It’s safe to say that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is not a favorite in the eyes of the New York Knicks fan base. In fact, the reigning MVP has become a villain in the Big Apple recently.
During their intense NBA playoff series, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has quickly become the focal point of disdain for New York Knicks fans.
Embiid nearly finished Game 5 against the New York Knicks with a quadruple-double (albeit not the official kind).
Trailing by six points with under 30 seconds left, the 76ers needed a miracle to stave off elimination. Tyrese Maxey delivered.
The Philadelphia 76ers are approaching a critical juncture in their playoff journey, entering Game 5 against the New York Knicks with their backs against the wall.
The Sixers were playing at home Sunday but it felt like an away game for Joel Embiid & Co.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid did maybe the worst thing you can do in Philadelphia and called out the fans.
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