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Takeaways: Raptors dominate Game 5 in historic fashion

In a pivotal Game 5, Toronto put forth a dominant performance to earn a 36-point win over Philadelphia – the largest margin of victory in franchise postseason history.

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Charles Barkley rips Joel Embiid: 'As a star player you can never show weakness'

Charles Barkley had some harsh words for Joel Embiid during halftime of the Sixers' Game 5 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday night in Toronto.

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Drake, Raptors fans troll Embiid

The Canadian rapper ruthlessly mocked Embiid and his trademark airplane celebration after the star center left Tuesday's Game 5 matchup.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Raptors let Kawhi 'rest a little'

Kawhi Leonard scored fewer than 30 points for the first time in the 76ers series, and Kyle Lowry was pleased other Raptors stepped up.

Tom Webber

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76ers vs. Raptors results: Highlights from Toronto's dominant Game 5 win

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Toronto's dominant Game 5 win over the 76ers.

Blake Birt

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Raptors, Nuggets take series leads

Toronto topped Philadelphia, 125-89, in Game 5, while Denver beat Portland, 124-98.

Ameer Tyree

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Brown addresses Embiid criticism

Embiid totaled 13 points and six rebounds on 5-of-10 shooting in Game 5. He scored 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting in Game 4.

Ameer Tyree

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WATCH: Kawhi ends half with poster dunk

The Philadelphia 76ers had done a good job of containing Kawhi Leonard in the first half, in the dying seconds though he exploded to the rim and let them know he's still the man.

James McKern

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Raptors dominate 76ers, take 3-2 series lead

The Raptors defeated the 76ers by 36 in Game 5, the largest margin of victory in the playoffs in franchise history

Kyle Irving

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Joel Embiid probable for Game 5

Asked if Embiid was dealing with the flu, teammate Jimmy Butler said: "I'm not a f—ing doctor, I don't know."

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Embiid listed as probable ahead of Game 5

Joel Embiid missed shootaround on Tuesday, but is listed as probable ahead of the Raptors-76ers crucial Game 5.

Carlan Gay

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4 things to watch in Game 5 of Raptors-76ers

Will the 76ers change their coverage on Kawhi Leonard? Will Pascal Siakam be better than he was in Game 4? What about Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons?

Scott Rafferty

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Ennis and his 'old man game' are what the 76ers need

James Ennis has surprised in the 76ers' series against the Raptors, and it's come at the perfect time.

Tom Read

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Where has Simmons been in the 4th?

The 76ers All-Star point guard Ben Simmons has been extremely quiet in the fourth quarter of their series against the Raptors and that will have to change if Philly is going to have a chance at winning two of the next three games.

Kyle Irving

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What were the Raptors and 76ers saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kawhi Leonard has been incredible in this series with his Game 4 performance being the latest of his heroics. 76ers' head coach Brett Brown went as far as saying his ability to create his own shot is 'Kobe-like'. What else were teammates, opponents and coaches saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kyle Irving

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Powell compares Kawhi to Kobe after Game 4

Kawhi Leonard's 3-pointer over Joel Embiid in the closing minute of Game 4 reminded Norman Powell of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar.

Scott Rafferty

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Jimmy Butler: 'I want Ben [Simmons] to be aggressive'

After their Game 4 loss, Jimmy Butler encouraged Ben Simmons to take a more aggressive mindset against the Raptors.

Tom Read

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Coach Nurse praises Gasol-Ibaka combination in Game 4

Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol came up huge down the stretch for the Toronto Raptors as they level the series at 2-2.

Benyam Kidane

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5 stats from Kawhi's epic performance

Kawhi Leonard now has six 30-point games in these playoffs, surpassing Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan for the most in Raptors franchise history.

Scott Rafferty

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Butler tells Simmons to attack

Jimmy Butler had some advice for 76ers teammate Ben Simmons following Sunday's loss to the Raptors.

Sacha Pisani

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Joel Embiid played through illness

"I didn’t have a good night,” Embiid told reporters, via KYW Newsradio. “Didn’t sleep. Guess I needed an IV at six in the morning."

E.Jay Zarett

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Raptors top 76ers; Jokic leads DEN

Kawhi Leonard torched the 76ers for a game-high 39 points and 14 rebounds.

Ameer Tyree

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Raptors edge 76ers behind Kawhi's 39 points

The Raptors dug deep to come away with a huge Game 4 win to even the series before heading back to Toronto for Game 5

Kyle Irving

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Siakam to play in Game 4

Pascal Siakam was originally listed as doubtful with a right calf contusion he suffered in Game 3.

Scott Rafferty

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Update: Siakam upgraded to a 'game time decision' for Game 4

Pascal Siakam was listed as 'doubtful' with a right calf contusion ahead of Game 4. He has been upgraded to a game time decision and will go through warmups

Kyle Irving

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Four things to watch in Game 4 of Raptors-Sixers

The 76ers' defence stifled Raptors not named Kawhi Leonard in Game 3. How can Toronto adjust to get more players involved in Game 4?

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Lowry says Game 4 is a 'must-win'

Kyle Lowry says that Game 4 is a 'must-win' for the Raptors who are trailing 2-1 in their series with the 76ers. He plans to play more aggressively, especially if they are without Pascal Siakam

Kyle Irving

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It's ugly when Kawhi comes off the floor

In the 27 minutes this series that Kawhi Leonard has rested, the Raptors have been outscored by 32 points while shooting just 24% from the floor. A game-by-game breakdown reveals a simple truth: for the Raptors to get back in this series, they'll need to find ways to score without their superstar on the floor.

Micah Adams

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How Embiid torched Gasol and the Raptors in Game 3

After scoring 28 points in Games 1 and 2, Embiid exploded for 33 points in Game 3. How did he finally get himself going against Marc Gasol and the Raptors?

Scott Rafferty

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Confidence level in Raptors right now?

The Raptors trail the 76ers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing Game 3 in Philadelphia by 21 points.

NBA.com Staff

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Series shot charts for Raptors bench

The Raptors bench combined to shoot 24% in the first three games against the Philadelphia 76ers. If that continues, it would be the worst shooting by any bench in any series over the last two decades.

Micah Adams

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Pascal Siakam doubtful for Game 4

Raptors star forward said Saturday his calf is swollen.

Chelsea Howard

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NBA refs to host live Twitter Q&A

Officials will answer fans' questions live during Game 4 of the Raptors-76ers and Bucks-Celtics series.

Chelsea Howard

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Simmons fined and assessed for Flagrant Foul

The incident occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter of the 76ers’ 116-95 win over the Raptors in Game 3.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap: Sixers dominate Raptors in Game 3

The Philadelphia 76ers gave their home fans something to cheer about when they ran riot against the Toronto Raptors to take the 2-1 series lead.

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Brett Brown believes Embiid is the best player in the series

Joel Embiid exploded for 33 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and three assists in the 76ers Game 3 win over the Raptors, earning high praise from his head coach

Kyle Irving

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Lowry on Kawhi: 'We've all gotta help him'

Kyle Lowry and Danny Green spoke postgame on the assistance the Raptors must provide Kawhi Leonard, who was dominant once again in Toronto's Game 3 loss.

Yash Matange

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Jimmy Butler praises 76ers' bench

It's the big name players who always draw the spotlight, but the real tale of the second round series has been the production of the second units.

James McKern

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3 takeaways from 76ers' Game 3 win

Philadelphia cruised to a dominant 116-95 victory over the Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center in Game 3 of their second-round series.

E.Jay Zarett

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76ers pull away in Game 3

Philadelphia cruised to a 116-95 win over the Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center in Game 3 of their second-round series.

E.Jay Zarett

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Siakam trips Embiid intentionally

Pascal Siakam was not subtle in this attempt.

Thomas Lott

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Embiid's dominant performance gives 76ers 2-1 lead

The 76ers started the fourth quarter on a 21-5 run to blow the game open and Joel Embiid was dominant through the game's entirety as Philly takes a 2-1 series lead over the Raptors

Kyle Irving

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Siakam: 'I'll do better' offensively in Game 3

Ahead of Game 3, Toronto's third-year forward spoke on how his offensive woes begin with his being impatient.

Gilbert McGregor

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Can Raps bench bounce back?

Toronto's reserves have been underwhelming through the first two games of the Conference Semifinals and they know, but the bench's awareness of its shortcomings should translate to an improvement in Game 3.

Gilbert McGregor

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Four things to watch in Game 3 of Raptors-76ers

The 76ers made a big adjustment in Game 2 by having Joel Embiid guard Pascal Siakam. How will the Raptors respond in Game 3?

Scott Rafferty

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Should Raptors match Gasol's minutes with Embiid's?

It's a small sample size of two games, but the advanced numbers make it an easy answer.

Scott Rafferty

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Nurse: Anunoby 'a long, long ways away' from return

The Raptors second-year forward has been out indefinitely since undergoing an emergency appendectomy in mid-April.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Ujiri 'intrigued' by Wizards' GM role

The Washington Wizards have some key pieces in place, but is it enough to entice Masai Ujiri to entertain their GM role?

Carlan Gay

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Green addresses shooting slump

"The next game, you put it behind you and you think the next one is going in," Green said after shooting 1-for-8 in Game 2.

Scott Rafferty

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Can Simmons contain Kawhi?

Philadelphia's best chance to win this series boils down to one key factor: stopping Kawhi Leonard. The only player on the 76ers roster that's had any success in doing so through two games is Ben Simmons, who is making Toronto's superstar work hard for his points. What's been the key to the Aussie's success? Can he keep it up long enough to flip the series in favour of the 76ers?

Scott Rafferty

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Monroe probable, Scott questionable

Greg Monroe is listed as probable while Mike Scott is considered questionable for the 76ers’ Game 3 matchup against the Raptors.

E.Jay Zarett

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Dudley regrets words on Simmons

"When it came to the front office, no one said anything about toning it down," Dudley said.

Ameer Tyree

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🎥 Behind the scenes of Raptors-76ers Game 2

Take a look at Game 2 of Raptors-76ers behind the scenes through the eyes of Athletes Unfiltered.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors rotation under scrutiny

The Raptors' loss to the 76ers on Monday will force coach Nick Nurse to reassess his tactics for Game 3.

Peter Hanson

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Butler fires in Game 2 as 76ers level series

The Philadelphia 76ers level the series at 1-1 after a much-improved performance in Game 2, edging the Toronto Raptors 94-89.

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Player of the Night: Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler turned it on in Game 2 with a dominant performance on both ends, earning Player of the Night honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA wrap: 76ers hold off Raptors

After getting blown out in Game 1, Philadelphia came away with a 94-89 win over Toronto on Monday at Scotiabank Arena.

E.Jay Zarett

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Brown praises Simmons' defence on Kawhi: 'I think Ben did a really good job on him'

The Philadelphia 76ers put in a much-improved defensive effort in Game 2, with Ben Simmons picking up Kawhi Leonard.

Benyam Kidane

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Brown praises 'stud' Butler

Jimmy Butler led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds as the 76ers leveled things up against the Raptors on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

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76ers edge Raptors in close Game 2 road win

The 76ers halted the Raptors' comeback to come away with a close 94-89 road win in Game 2, evening the series at one game apiece

Kyle Irving

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Sixers' Brown: 'Nobody really gives us a chance'

Ahead of Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Raptors, 76ers head coach Brett Brown spoke on how the team has used being the underdog in the series as motivation.

Gilbert McGregor

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76ers' Embiid probable for Game 2

Embiid reportedly was back at the team hotel and would not participate in Monday's shootaround.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Drake, Raptors give Vlad Jr. warm welcome

The 20-year-old superstar-in-the-making continued a big weekend as he was welcomed by all in attendance at Game 1 just one day after making his MLB debut.

Gilbert McGregor

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Simmons on Leonard: 76ers need to 'get the ball out of his hands'

After Kawhi Leonard went off for a playoff career-high 45 pints in Game 1, Ben Simmons says the 76ers have plenty of work to do ahead of Game 2.

Benyam Kidane

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Takeaways from a dominant Raptors win

Kawhi Leonard notched a new playoff career-high of 45 points to lead the Raptors to a dominant 108-95 win over the 76ers to take a 1-0 series lead

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Embiid: I need to do a better job

Embiid gave credit to Raptors stars Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam, saying they came ready to play and worked hard for their win.

Chelsea Howard

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Sights and sounds from Game 1 of Raptors-76ers

Go behind the scenes of a dominant Game 1 win for the Raptors through the lens of Athletes Unfiltered.

NBA.com Staff

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Nick Nurse salutes Kawhi Leonard

Leonard started the Toronto Raptors' series against the Philadelphia 76ers with 45 point and 11 rebounds.

Peter Thompson

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Leonard earns Player of the Night

A new playoff career-high of 45 points earns Kawhi Leonard the Player of the Day ahead of Nikola Jokic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gay.

Benyam Kidane

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Complete Conference Semifinals schedule

The Conference Semifinals begin Sunday, April 27. Check below for times and dates of the entire second round.

Yash Matange

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Nuggets outlast Spurs in Game 7

Toronto easily took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals from the 76ers while the Nuggets will move on to face the Trail Blazers.

Alexis Mansanarez

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76ers vs. Raptors series preview

Everything you need to know about the 76ers and Raptors before their conference semifinal series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Sean Deveney

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Leonard's playoff career-high 45 leads Raptors past 76ers

The Raptors take a 1-0 series lead after a convincing Game 1 win over the 76ers

Kyle Irving

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Embiid to increase workload

"(It's) an issue that's going to be there at least all playoffs until I actually get some real time to get some rest," Embiid said.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Embiid: Knee 'still not there' ahead of Game 1

Knee tendinitis hampered Embiid in the first round, causing him to miss Game 3. Ahead of Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals with the Raptors, the Sixers All-Star centre says that his knee continues to bother him but vows to play more than he did in Round 1.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors-76ers series preview

With both the Raptors and Sixers taking care of business in the first round in five games, the two teams are set to face in the postseason for the first time in 18 years.

Gilbert McGregor

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Simmons and the 76ers have a Kawhi problem

Ben Simmons is a matchup nightmare for almost every defender in the league. Unfortunately for the 76ers, Kawhi Leonard isn't just any other defender as he put the clamps on Simmons in their three regular season meetings. Will Leonard shut down Simmons again?

Scott Rafferty

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Debating biggest keys to Raptors-76ers

The matchup in the Conference Semifinals has all the makings of a heavyweight prize fight as both the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers have at times looked like true championship contenders. What will be the biggest factors in determining which team comes out on top? Our NBA.com experts weigh in on what to watch for in this series.

NBA.com Staff

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Can Gasol slow down Embiid?

Joel Embiid is the most dominant centre the NBA has seen since Shaquille O'Neal. It might not matter against Marc Gasol, who has a history of holding his own in their one-on-one matchups.

Scott Rafferty

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Best rookie playoff games by active players

There's no question about who is at No. 1, but there isn't much separating performances two through five.

Scott Rafferty

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3 things from Raptors vs. 76ers

Toronto came away with victories three of the four times the teams met in the regular season.

E.Jay Zarett

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LeBron, Raptors featured on list of merchandise sales

LeBron James' jersey is once again the most popular in the league and the Toronto Raptors land in the top 10 of team merchandise sales.

NBA.com Staff

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Simmons embracing 'villain role' in the playoffs

After a chippy five-game series against the Nets, Ben Simmons embraced the role of the 'bad guy' taking his game to another level, when it mattered most.

Tom Read

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Player of the Night: Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard capped off a 50-point performance with a step-back 3-pointer from 37-feet out to win the game and eliminate the Thunder from the playoffs

Kyle Irving

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Embiid: 76ers can win it all

Embiid and the 76ers believe they can go all the way this season and win the NBA championship.

Sacha Pisani

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Raptors, 76ers, Nuggets, Blazers win Game 5's

We have four Game 5s on tap as the Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers all try and close out their respective series at home while the Nuggets and Spurs fight for an edge in their series

NBA.com Staff

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Embiid: 'We have the talent we need to win it all'

The 76ers have eliminated the Nets after their Game 5 win at home, taking the series 4-1. They're now set to take on the Raptors in the Conference Semifinals and Joel Embiid believes they have what it takes to continue to advance and win the NBA Finals

Kyle Irving

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Raptors, 76ers get blowout wins

The Raptors and 76ers were both upset in Game 1, but won four straight to eliminate their opponents.

Ameer Tyree

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Sixers blowout Nets in series-clinching Game 5

For the first time since 2000 and 2001, the Sixers make it consecutive Conference Semifinals appearances.

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Embiid makes Warriors 3-1 joke after Game 4 win

Joel Embiid was a dominating force in the 76ers Game 4 win. The All-Star centre, who was a last minute decision to play, finished with 31 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and six blocks

Kyle Irving

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Key questions for Tuesday's Game 5s

The Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers can close out series wins while the Nuggets or Spurs look to take a 3-2 series lead. In NBA history, the Game 5 winner of a series tied 2-2 has gone on to win the series 90 percent of the time.

Micah Adams

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Brown: 76ers must walk a 'very straight line' in Game 5

The 76ers have a chance to close out the Nets at home in Game 5, but they must keep their cool with both their opponents and the officials, says coach Brett Brown.

Benyam Kidane

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Dudley explains on Simmons comments

"My comments were basically directed as me being a coach or analyst, directing how we're going to guard someone," Dudley told reporters.

Ameer Tyree

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Nets' Allen fouled late by Harris

The NBA conceded Allen was fouled in Saturday's game against the 76ers, which could have set up the Nets to tie the series.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, April 13 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

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Butler, Dudley fined for fight

Butler will have to pay $15,000, while Dudley will need to shell out $25,000 for their roles in the Game 4 fight.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Nets GM marks suspended, fined

Marks got a one-game suspension and a $25,000 fine after he burst into the Referee Locker Room after the Nets’ 112-108 loss to the 76ers.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Butler discusses fight vs. Nets

“If somebody runs up on him, I will push them again," Butler said of protecting Embiid after Saturday's scuffle.

Chelsea Howard

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Player of the Night: Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid's dominant display in Brooklyn earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell and Blake Griffin

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights from Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs

If you missed any action, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Bucks-Pistons and Rockets-Jazz and Game 4 of 76ers-Nets and Nuggets-Spurs

NBA.com Staff

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Embiid makes 3-1 Warriors joke

The 76ers star said he hopes his team doesn't blow its 3-1 lead to Brooklyn, like the Warriors did in the 2016 NBA Finals.

Ameer Tyree

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Embiid: Dudley's a nobody

Jared Dudley was ejected after shoving Joel Embiid after a flagrant foul in the third quarter in Game 4.

Thomas Lott

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Takeaways: Embiid leads 76ers in a thriller

The 76ers now lead 3-1 in the series, with an opportunity to close it out next week in Philadelphia.

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Dudley and Butler ejected after third quarter scuffle

Butler and Dudley were ejected after the scuffle spilled into the first row under the basket.

NBA.com Staff

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Four key things to watch in Saturday's playoff games

Here's four things to keep your eye on during the four pivotal playoff battles that are set to take place on Saturday.

Benyam Kidane

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Embiid doubtful for Game 4 vs. Nets

Embiid missed 14 of Philadelphia's last 24 regular season games in hopes of improving the condition of his knee.

Ameer Tyree

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Embiid 'doubtful' for Game 4 vs. Nets

The Philadlelphia 76ers could be without Joel Embiid for Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets as he continues to battle left knee tendinitis.

Benyam Kidane

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Simmons on Dudley: 'I don’t really have energy for it'

Ben Simmons brushed off the pre-game back-and-forth with Jared Dudley after scoring a playoff career-high 31 points against the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Simmons 'exceptional' in Sixers win

Ben Simmons scored a playoff career-high to help the 76ers defeat the Nets and earned effusive praise from coach Brett Brown.

Nicholas McGee

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Player of the Night: Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons' playoff career-high 31 points earns him Player of the Night honours, edging out teammate Tobias Harris, Derrick White and Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

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Durant leads Warriors to win with 38 points

There are three games to look forward to on Day 6 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, ending with the Warriors taking on the Clippers in Los Angeles.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: Simmons takes over as Sixers grab 2-1 series lead

The Philadelphia 76ers take a 2-1 lead against the Brooklyn Nets behind impressive performances from Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick.

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Ben Simmons' shot on missing poster

The hilarious sign offered a reward of $26,620,450, which amounts to the total of Simmons' rookie contract.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Embiid won't play Game 3 vs. Nets

Embiid, who continues to deal with knee soreness, has been ruled out for the third game of the 76ers’ opening-round series against the Nets.

E.Jay Zarett

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Five key things to watch for in Thursday's Game 3s

Heading into Thursday, all series are tied at one game apiece. All the higher seeds will look to win this Game 3 and retake home court advantage for the series.

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Which version of the 76ers offence will we see today?

Through their first two playoff games, the 76ers offence has seen incredible ups and downs. Their ability to find consistency throughout the playoffs will determine whether they can reach their potential.

Matthew Blum

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Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

We've reached Game 3 in each first round series of the 2019 NBA playoffs, and there's already been a fair share of surprises. Who should be sweating the most?

N Global Staff

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Playoff rookie records by active players

Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons set the scoring and assist record last season, but it's been several years since anyone broke the steals, blocks and rebounding record.

Scott Rafferty

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Takeaways: 76ers use historic third quarter to beat Nets

The 76ers led by just one-point at halftime before scoring an NBA Playoff record-tying 51 points in the third quarter. Joel Embiid was dominant with a game-high 23 points while Ben Simmons notched a triple-double

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Simmons: 'I was thinking about the boos from last game'

After a less-than-stellar performance against the Nets in Game 1 drew the ire of the Wells Fargo Center crowd, Ben Simmons and the Sixers used a record-breaking performance to tie the first round series at one game apiece.

Gilbert McGregor

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Player of the Night: Lou Williams

For his role in helping the Clippers orchestrate a comeback of historic proportions, Lou Williams earns 'Player of the Night' honours over Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell.

Gilbert McGregor

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Scores, highlights from Day 3 of playoffs

The 2019 NBA Playoffs continued with a pair of historic Game 2s. If you missed any of the action, check below for score updates, stats and highlights from the third day of playoff action.

NBA.com Staff

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Sixers tie playoff record with third-quarter outburst

In the third quarter of Game 2 in the first-round series between the Sixers and the Nets, the Sixers scored 51 points (on 18-for-25 shooting), tying the NBA playoff record for most points scored in a quarter set by the Lakers in 1962.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA playoffs 2019: Early East upsets only heighten free-agency anxiety

Early East upsets were good reminders of how much is at stake in the NBA playoffs: not only the chance to win a championship, but also millions of dollars for a few key players.

Sean Deveney

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Five things to watch in Monday's games

The 76ers are trying to get back in the series on Monday night and the Warriors are trying to flex their muscle at home.

Carlan Gay

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Embiid, Simmons address fans' boos

Simmons was the target of the boos in the final minutes as he missed his first attempt at the free-throw line.

Chelsea Howard

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Player of the Night: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry edges DJ Augustin, Caris LeVert and the Nets' bench and Jimmy Butler for our first NBA Playoffs 'Player of the Night' honour

Kyle Irving

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DeRozan, Spurs upset the Nuggets in Denver

Two games down, two games to go on opening day of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Follow along for live updates from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Which star has the most to prove in the playoffs?

There's lots at stake with the game's biggest stars this postseason. Will Kevin Durant win a third straight Finals MVP? Will Stephen Curry finally win his first Finals MVP? Will James Harden lead the Rockets to the NBA Finals? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo complete his transformation into the next face of the league? Will Joel Embiid complete The Process? Will Kawhi Leonard or Kyrie Irving fuel a Finals run ahead of free agency?

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NBA playoffs wrap: April 13

Brooklyn will have a chance to go up 2-0 against Philadelphia on Monday, and the 76ers are definitely feeling the pressure.

Ameer Tyree

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Lakers will talk to Monty Williams

The 47-year-old Williams has extensive coaching and front office experience.

Arthur Weinstein

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Embiid played through pain, had to adjust his game

"I decided about 15 minutes before the game, 20 maybe," Joel Embiid stated on his last minute decision to play Game 1 vs. Nets.

Kyle Irving

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Twitter reacts to Johnson texts

The 76ers didn't start the 2019 playoffs the way they wanted to.

Ameer Tyree

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Embiid explains cell phone incident

Johnson and teammate Joel Embiid appeared to be looking at a text message on Johnson's phone on the bench.

Thomas Lott

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Takeaways: Nets' stun 76ers in Game 1

The Brooklyn Nets stole Game 1 away from the Philadelphia 76ers with a convincing 111-102 win on Saturday.

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Embiid available to play in Game 1

When talking to the media on Friday, Embiid said "I have no idea" when asked about his playing status for the game because of a knee injury he's been dealing with since his return from All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

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76ers vs. Nets series preview

The Brooklyn Nets are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, but they face a tall order against the Philadelphia 76ers, who have their sights set on a championship.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference first-round series picks, predictions, breakdowns

Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down each Eastern Conference first-round series and offers his playoff picks.

Sean Deveney

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Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

With the NBA Playoff bracket finalized and the first round matchups set, our NBA.com staff breaks down which storyline we're most looking forward to, which matchup we're most excited to see and which teams could pull off a first round upset

NBA.com Staff

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Eastern Conference previews

The conference is loaded with talent and four teams have a legitimate chance to play for the title.

E.Jay Zarett

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76ers vs. Nets: Predictions, picks for 2019 NBA playoffs first-round series

Everything you need to know about the 76ers and Nets before their first-round series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Sean Deveney

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NBA playoffs: EC by the numbers

The East is wide open as the Bucks, Raptors, 76ers and Celtics all have a legitimate chance to compete for a ring.

E.Jay Zarett

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5 players who can swing a series

One player can make the difference down the stretch in a tight matchup. And one game can swing a series in either direction.

E.Jay Zarett

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NBA Playoff pairings set

The NBA Playoff bracket is officially set! Take a look at the eight matchups ahead of playoff action getting underway this weekend.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA wrap: April 10

Detroit jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for an easy 115-89 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Brand 'optimistic' Embiid will be ready for playoffs

Philadelphia 76ers GM Elton Brand is confident Joel Embiid will be available for Game 1 of the playoffs, however they are taking a cautious approach as he battles 'knee soreness'.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's action: Pistons seek playoff-clinching win over Knicks

On the final night of the 2018-19 NBA season 22 teams will be in action and a number of playoff spots will be up for grabs. Follow along throughout the night for final scores and highlights from all 11 games.

NBA.com Staff

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Wade: Miami forever my home

Retiring great Dwyane Wade declared Miami will be always be his home after he was given an emotional send-off.

Peter Thompson

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How Tuesday's results impact playoff picture

The race for playoff seedings will come down to the final day of the regular season, with plenty of games impacting the final seedings.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA wrap: April 9

Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.

Ameer Tyree

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Tuesday's action: Mitchell scores 46 in win

There were 11 games on Tuesday night and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.

NBA.com Staff

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Heat honor Wade with tribute video

Wade also received a tribute video from another Chicago native, former president Barrack Obama.

Ameer Tyree

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East Playoff Picture: Nets & Magic clinch, Celtics earn home court advantage

The Heat suffered a devastating loss to the Raptors, the Hornets came up clutch in Detroit and the Nets and Magic clinched a playoff spot – take a look at how the East Playoff Picture begins to take shape.

Kyle Irving

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76ers cruise past Bulls, notch 50th win of the season

The Philadelphia 76ers make it back-to-back seasons with 50 wins, beating the Chicago Bulls 116-96 on the road.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's action: Nets, 76ers boost playoff hopes with big wins

There are two NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, starting with the Bucks hosting the Nets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Basketball Hall of Fame: Five reported as 2019 class members

Names of the enshrinees were leaked late Friday/early Saturday.

Tom Gatto

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Cousins shines vs. Lakers, Hield leads Kings past Cavs

Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks' thrilling win over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors' highlights filled road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis, Embiid do battle as Bucks edge 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 45 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, 128-122.

Benyam Kidane

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Giannis makes MVP statement

With less than one week left in the regular season, the Greek Freak made an emphatic statement with a dominant performance against Joel Embiid.

Micah Adams

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What's the most compelling 1-on-1 matchup?

Simmons vs. Kyrie? Embiid vs. Antetokounmpo? KD vs. PG? Our Global NBA.com staff weighs in with the 1-on-1 matchup they'd most like to see in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

N Global Staff

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Wednesday's action: Kemba comes up clutch in Hornets win

There are 12 game to look forward to on Wednesday, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Young scores 33, Hawks edge Sixers

The Atlanta Hawks picked up their second win over the 76ers in as many weeks thanks to another big night from Trae Young.

Benyam Kidane

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Monday's action: Kemba's 47 not enough

There were nine games of NBA action, headlined by Dwyane Wade's final contest in Boston.

NBA.com Staff

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Simmons makes his pick for ROY

Reigning Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons makes his selection for this season's Rookie of the Year

Kyle Irving

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors enter top five, Rockets move up

The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward

K Irving and Gil...

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NBA weekly schedule: Where to Watch presented by PRO•LINE

From Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, there are 19 nationally televised games on either TSN, SN1 or NBA TV Canada.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's action: Wade scores 16 in MSG finale

There are nine games to look forward to on Saturday. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Simmons, Bolden lead 76ers past Timberwolves

A career night from Jonah Bolden and a near-triple-double from Ben Simmons gave the 76ers a 118-109 win over the Timberwolves.

Kyle Irving

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Embiid scores 39 as 76ers cruise past Nets

Joel Embiid powered the 76ers past the Nets 123-110, with 39 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in the win.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday's action: Manu's jersey retirement

A big night in the NBA on Thursday with an eight-game slate that includes Manu Ginobili's jersey retirement in San Antonio, the final meeting between Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki, and a Western Conference showdown between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

NBA.com Staff

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Magic boost playoff hopes with big win over 76ers

The Orlando Magic move to within half a game of the eight seed, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 119-98, winning their fifth game in a row.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors drop, Blazers on the rise

The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip

K Irving and Gil...

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How will 76ers handle huge summer of free agency? Four scenarios in play

The Sixers will have big questions to answer in a few months, especially when it comes to star free agents Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris. Let’s have a look at the four ways Philadelphia's summer could play out.

Sean Deveney

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Young comes up clutch against 76ers

Trae Young finished with 32 points and 11 assists, knocking down the game-winning shot as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 129-127.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's action: Towns' monster double-double

There are eight games to look forward to on Saturday, including the Warriors hosting Rookie of the Year favourite Luka Doncic. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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4 takeaways from 76ers' win over Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers come up big down the stretch to secure a 118-115 win over the Boston Celtics.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's action: Blazers beat Mavs

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors

NBA.com Staff

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Embiid: 'I'm the most unstoppable player in the league'

After a dominant 37-point. 22-rebound performance against the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid was full of confidence post-game.

Benyam Kidane

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Smart ejected for altercation with Embiid

Marcus Smart was ejected in the third quarter of the Celtics-76ers game for an altercation with Joel Embiid

NBA.com Staff

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Will the Sixers overcome struggles against the Celtics?

The 76ers are 2-10 (including playoffs) against the Celtics since the start of the 2017-18 season. Joel Embiid insists it is 'not a rivalry' because of his team's troubles against Boston – can they avoid being swept in the season series in tonight's matchup?

Kyle Irving

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76ers edge Hornets, diminish Charlotte's playoff hopes

"As the game was unfolding I was thinking two things: we're here to win, and we're here to win," 76ers head coach Brett Brown stated on the workload of the team's four usual starters ahead of their back-to-back against the Celtics tomorrow

Kyle Irving

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Tuesday's action: Pacers lose 3rd straight

With six games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis scores career-high 52 in loss to 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers clinch their playoff spot with a 130-125 win, behind a 40-point, 15-rebound performance from Joel Embiid.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Power Rankings: 76ers enter top-5, Spurs on the rise

The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10

K Irving and Sco...

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WATCH: Simmons and Giannis dunk on each other, trade words

Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo put each other on a poster on back-to-back possessions late in a close game between the 76ers and Bucks

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's action: Wade scores 17 in big win

There are eight games to look forward to on Sunday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Ranking the NBA's top 10 sophomores

There is no award for the NBA's best sophomore. And yet with so many great ones scattered throughout the league, we took the opportunity to rank the 10 best this season. Missing from our list? The top two picks from the 2017 NBA Draft.

Micah Adams

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76ers move into third seed with win over Kings

The Philadelphia 76ers improve to 28-9 at home with a 123-114 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Benyam Kidane

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Friday's action: Harden scores 41 in win

There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.

NBA.com Staff

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Tuesday's action: Spurs extend win streak

Tuesday's seven-game slate features a number of storylines to follow with plenty of cant-miss highlights to come. We've got you covered with the best of the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

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Simmons, Embiid lead 76ers past Cavs

It wasn't pretty for the Philadelphia 76ers, but they secured the win at home over a scrappy Cleveland Cavaliers squad.

James McKern

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How Nets big win impacts East playoff picture, Raptors

The Nets reclaimed the East's sixth seed with over the Pistons on Monday night. Brooklyn's win that could mean much more in the grand scheme of the playoff race as potentially intriguing first-round matchups loom.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

K Irving and Sco...

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Sunday's action: Booker, Suns stun Warriors at ORACLE

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the live scores and top highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Embiid dominates in return, Sixers beat Pacers

Joel Embiid returned from an eight-game absence, to finish with 33 points and 12 rebounds and lead the 76ers to a 106-89 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Benyam Kidane

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How Friday's results impact playoff picture

It was another busy night in the NBA, headlined by the Warriors hosting the Nuggets and the Thunder taking on the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

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Friday's action: Mitchell scores 38 in losing effort

There are nine NBA games on Friday night, headlined by the Houston Rockets hosting the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors hosting the Denver Nuggets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways from Rockets' decisive win over 76ers

The 76ers shot the worst 3-point percentage of any NBA team this season (11.5 percent) in the loss to the Rockets.

Kyle Irving

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How Simmons can learn from Harden and Paul

James Harden is the reigning MVP. Chris Paul is one of the best pure point guards of all-time. As Ben Simmons continues to forge his own identity, there are several skills he could learn from the Rockets duo to help make the evolution from burgeoning All-Star to legitimate superstar.

Matthew Blum

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Are the Pacers a real threat in the East?

Without its lone All-Star, Indiana has managed to remain near the top of the East standings. As the postseason nears, will the Pacers be a legitimate threat, or are they the most vulnerable team in the conference?

Gilbert McGregor

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