Sixers Rout Magic To Clinch No. 1 Seed In East For First Time In 20 Years
The 76ers last took the top seed in 2001 when Allen Iverson won the MVP, Larry Brown the Coach of the Year and Aaron McKie the Sixth Man award.
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The 76ers last took the top seed in 2001 when Allen Iverson won the MVP, Larry Brown the Coach of the Year and Aaron McKie the Sixth Man award.
The Sixers tweeted that tickets are first-come, first-serve.
Tobias Harris scored 21 points, Shake Milton added 12 and Danny Green had 11 for Philadelphia, which could have wrapped up the East's No. 1 seed with a win.
Philadelphia's season-long winning streak was snapped and it prevented the 76ers from clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2000-01.
The Sixers will be able to have 50% capacity inside the Wells Fargo Center for the first round of the playoffs.
The Sixers moved closer to clinching the top spot in the Eastern Conference and securing home court in the East playoffs.
Joel Embiid had 37 points and 13 rebounds to the tune of "MVP! MVP!" chants.
76ers history-makers like Julius Erving and Allen Iverson have also donated their game kicks to help kickstart another way to help take care of home.
The Sixers extended their winning streak to six games with a 135-115 victory over the short-handed Rockets.
In an appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, Shaq listed Embiid as one of his top five players currently in the league.
The Sixers look to be on track to lock up homecourt advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs following Monday night's win.
Philadelphia built a big third-quarter lead and then held on, staying ahead of the Brooklyn Nets for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the undermanned San Antonio Spurs 113-111 in overtime Sunday night.
Dwight Howard had a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds for the 76ers, who routed the Hawks for the second straight game.
You have a chance to own a piece of team memorabilia and help a good cause at the same time.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez summed up one of the worst outings of his career with one word: crap.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Salvador Perez, Luke Maile, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered and the Kansas City Royals tagged Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for a career-worst nine earned runs in a 15-1 win over Philadelphia.
After trading for Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster deal with the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers are in the mix for LeBron James.
The FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia may be over, but the international tournament is helping fight food insecurity.
A former Bucknell University coach has been charged in the death of a freshman football player who collapsed during practice and died in 2024.
Ranger Suarez was unable to pitch in the 2024 All-Star Game because of back stiffness, and there is a chance the Red Sox left-hander will miss the July 14 event in Philadelphia because of a groin injury.
Philadelphia may have hosted its final 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup match, but the celebration at Lemon Hill is far from over.
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Heavy rain flooded buildings and prompted officials to close roads in Philadelphia and Camden.
PECO and the union representing workers reached a tentative agreement Monday night to end the three-day strike.
The largest PPL workforce since Hurricane Sandy was out working on power restoration after rounds of storms hit over the Fourth of July weekend.
The LOVE sculpture has been a symbol of the City of Brotherly Love for 50 years.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
The largest PPL workforce since Hurricane Sandy was out working on power restoration after rounds of storms hit over the Fourth of July weekend.
The LOVE sculpture has been a symbol of the City of Brotherly Love for 50 years.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez summed up one of the worst outings of his career with one word: crap.
Pennsylvania America Water issued a boil water advisory for residents in parts of Norristown and Plymouth Township because of an equipment failure and loss of pressure.
PECO and the union representing 1,600 workers reached a tentative agreement Monday night to end the three-day strike.
Equipment is in place on the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Tuesday for a $19.5 million beach replenishment project.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
Heavy rain flooded buildings and prompted officials to close roads in Philadelphia and Camden.
The Lawnside Historical Society's camp gives middle school students the opportunity to visit sites tied to the fight for freedom.
Ayzia J. Toledo and Henrietta F. Carter died in a crash in Gloucester County, New Jersey, state police say.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez summed up one of the worst outings of his career with one word: crap.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Salvador Perez, Luke Maile, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered and the Kansas City Royals tagged Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for a career-worst nine earned runs in a 15-1 win over Philadelphia.
After trading for Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster deal with the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers are in the mix for LeBron James.
The FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia may be over, but the international tournament is helping fight food insecurity.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Tuesday will be cloudy and muggy, but temperatures will feel like a relief after last week's heat wave in the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Multiple vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out in an auto sales lot in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood late Monday night.
Philadelphia is turning its sights toward the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, and crews were out painting the logo on the field this week. This is the fifth time Philly has hosted the All-Star Game, and the first since 1996.
Philadelphia Police say 28-year-old Officer Azieme Lindsey fatally shot Joseph Smithers, who was experiencing a mental health crisis outside St. Christopher's Hospital last week. According to police, Smithers pulled a gun from his waistband at some point, and then Lindsey opened fire.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving equipment into place to pump sand and extend the beach around St. Charles Place in Ocean City, New Jersey. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
