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They’re not done yet — led by Joel Embiid, Sixers take another game in Boston to force Game 6
We’re not going anywhere just yet. The Sixers stole another one in Boston, winning Game 5 113-97 to send the series back to Philly at 3-2. Joel Embiid found himself in the third quarter, leading all scorers with 33 points shooting 12-of-23 from the field along with four rebounds and eight assists. Tyrese Maxey was much […]
Sixers-Celtics, Game 5: Second Half Thread
Game Details When: Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: TD Garden, Boston, MAWatch: ESPNRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
Sixers-Celtics, Game 5: First Half Thread
Game Details When: Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: TD Garden, Boston, MAWatch: ESPNRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
Sixers must show some fight in Game 5
Celtics in five was probably the most commonly predicted outcome of this first-round series between Boston and Philadelphia. As the series returns to Beantown for the fifth game on Tuesday night, it’s certainly looking like that outcome will come to fruition after the Sixers laid another egg, this time on their home floor, in the […]
Sixers’ season on the brink Tuesday as Celtics host Game 5
The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025-26 season could be approaching its swan song, with the Boston Celtics just one win away from closing out the first-round playoff series and eliminating the Sixers. Though, to be fair, I think “swan songs” are supposed to be beautiful or brilliant. This feels quite far from that. The Sixers trail the […]
On top of being outplayed, the Sixers simply can’t make shots
It was always going to take a lot for the Sixers to pull off a first-round upset over the second-seeded Boston Celtics. They were going to have to make the rebounding battle look respectable, which they haven’t done. They were going to have to keep Boston’s role players in check, which they haven’t done. Their […]
Sleepwalking Sixers pushed around on the boards and pushed to the brink
Everything you need to know about Game 4 of the Sixers-Celtics series was encapsulated in a single Boston possession late in the first quarter. Jayson Tatum missed a three-pointer, and teammate Baylor Scheierman tracked down the offensive rebound. And well, OK, it happens. But then the ball found its way to the C’s Nikola Vucevic, […]
Sixers Bell Ringer: Dismal effort buries Sixers in Embiid’s return
2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings:Tyrese Maxey – 23.5VJ Edgecombe – 16Joel Embiid – 11.5Paul George – 8Kelly Oubre Jr. – 5Justin Edwards – 4Andre Drummond – 3Quentin Grimes – 3Jared McCain :’( – 3Dominick Barlow – 2MarJon Beauchamp – 2Adem Bona – 1Porter Martone – 1Cam Payne – 1Jabari Walker – 1Trendon Watford – […]
Joel Embiid returns but Sixers get crushed in Game 4, face elimination
As we saw in Game 1, playing poorly while missing every shot possible is a bad combination. The Sixers got blown out again 128-96 by the Boston Celtics in Game 4 Sunday night, falling to a 3-1 series deficit. In his first game back since appendectomy surgery, Joel Embiid looked like the only Sixer ready […]
Sixers-Celtics, Game 4: Second Half Thread
Game Details When: Sunday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC, PeacockRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
Game 4 injury report: Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. both available
And we do this dance again. Another injury report has dropped ahead of Game 4 of the Sixers first round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, and for it they have again listed Joel Embiid as doubtful with appendectomy surgery recovery. Embiid had this same designation ahead of Game 3 before eventually being ruled out. […]
Sixers-Celtics, Game 4: First Half Thread
Game Details When: Sunday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC, PeacockRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
Embiid status up in the air as Sixers look for another bounce back in Game 4 vs. Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers will get a chance at home to even their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday in Game 4. The Celtics were able to reclaim the series lead on Friday, going up 2-1 after defeating the hosting Sixers in Game 3. It was a much closer affair though than Boston’s […]
Little things loom large in Sixers’ Game 3 loss to Celtics
Game 1 had been a Boston blowout. Game 2 had featured a barrage by the Sixers’ bumptious backcourt. But Friday’s Game 3? That looked and felt like playoff games often tend to look and feel, especially those between ancient rivals like Boston and Philadelphia. It was a night that saw Sixers forward Paul George take […]
Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers falter late, drop Game 3 to Boston
2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings:Tyrese Maxey – 22.5VJ Edgecombe – 16Joel Embiid – 11.5Paul George – 8Kelly Oubre Jr. – 5Justin Edwards – 4Andre Drummond – 3Quentin Grimes – 3Jared McCain :’( – 3Dominick Barlow – 2MarJon Beauchamp – 2Adem Bona – 1Porter Martone – 1Cam Payne – 1Jabari Walker – 1Trendon Watford – […]
Sixers show plenty of fight but fall to 2-1 series deficit after tough Game 3 loss to Celtics
Rebounds, got to grab those, guys. The Sixers fell short 108-100 to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 Friday night, falling down 2-1 in the series. Tyrese Maxey, off an electric third quarter, led all scorers with 31 shooting 12-of-31 from the floor along with six assists. Paul George shot it well once he started […]
Sixers-Celtics, Game 3: Second Half Thread
Game Details When: Friday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: Prime VideoRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
Sixers-Celtics, Game 3: First Half Thread
Game Details When: Friday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: Prime VideoRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
Joel Embiid ruled out for Game 3 vs. Celtics after participating in practice
Well, this is all moving quite fast now, isn’t it? The Sixers released their injury report ahead of Game 3 as the first round series shifts to Philadelphia, and Joel Embiid wasn’t initially ruled out on it. He is listed as doubtful with post appendectomy surgery recovery. It’s truly remarkable that Embiid could play in […]
Sixers have blueprint for more success heading into Game 3 vs. Celtics
Well, that was some turnaround. After an absolute disaster in Game 1, the Sixers improved in just about every way possible to beat the Celtics in Game 2, 111-97. Now, heading into Game 3, there’s even some promise for a Joel Embiid return. If not Friday, then soon, as he’s officially listed as doubtful. It’s […]
Joel Embiid participated in Sixers’ practice on Thursday ahead of Game 3 against Boston
After an upset win in Boston in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Sixers could have reinforcements on the way as the series turns to South Philadelphia. The Sixers said on Thursday afternoon that Joel Embiid participated “in parts” of practice the day before the team’s Game 3 matchup with […]
Mapping out a path for the Sixers to win the Celtics series
Does anyone actually think the Sixers are going to beat the Celtics in this first round series after their Game 2 win in Boston? It’s still a long shot and Philadelphia is still a heavy underdog despite having claimed home-court advantage with its resounding victory in Game 2 on Tuesday night. No one’s arguing with […]
Sixers need to try and ride the small sample size shooting variance wave
The Philadelphia 76ers’ surprising Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics was a shot in the arm to fans across the Delaware Valley. Before Tuesday night, everyone was collectively shoveling dirt on the grave of the Sixers’ 2025-26 season, but 48 minutes and one wink from VJ Edgecombe has us believing again that Philadelphia isn’t […]
5 Sixers thoughts after their upset Game 2 win in Boston
After being all the way out, Sixers fans are all the way back in after their Game 2 stunner in Boston. Tying the series up 1-1 against the Celtics, I’m soaking it up. Before Game 3 rolls around, here are some choice thoughts I have about the Sixers… Tyrese Maxey took charge when the Sixers […]
Led by VJ-Maxx, Sixers once again show their grit
The Sixers beat the Celtics at TD Garden on opening night — a game which took place in October, though it feels like a lifetime ago. On that night, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe were magnificent. The veteran guard dropped 40 while the rookie poured in 34. With Joel Embiid struggling mightily and Paul George […]
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