Sixers fall to Rockets in double-overtime; Harden returns
Harden had 21 points but shot 4 for 19 from the field in his first game since Nov. 2.
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Harden had 21 points but shot 4 for 19 from the field in his first game since Nov. 2.
Joel Embiid had 35 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for the Sixers in their 117-109 loss to Memphis on Friday night.
Embiid led Philadelphia across the board with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Shake Milton scored 14 points
Embiid sank the go-ahead 14-footer with 18.6 seconds left and scored 30 points in his return from a sprained left foot to lead the Sixers to a 104-101 win over the Hawks.
Tobias Harris scored 24 points and a spirited Sixers team playing without Joel Embiid and James Harden spoiled Ben Simmons' homecoming with a 115-106 win over the Nets.
Yup, Ben Simmons got booed.
Like it or not, Simmons is in for much worse than a scornful scowl from jilted Philly fans when he returns Tuesday with the Nets to play the Sixers for the first time since a February trade.
The Sixers said Monday that Embiid's status beyond those absences will be evaluated "in the coming days."
Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed Sixers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Bucks .110-102
Embiid had been struggling in practice with maintaining stamina as a result of breathing issues related to his flu recovery, but he was dominant in his return.
The Sixers gave up a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter by being outscored 16-5 in a span of 5:30.
The Sixers made just enough plays to beat Chicago for the 12th straight time.
Tyrese Maxey shot 15 for 20 overall, going a career-best 9 for 12 from outside.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
Pat Gallen reports.
James Harden had 29 points and 11 assists and Joel Embiid scored 26 in Philly's 120-106 win over Indiana Monday.
Before the game, the Sixers will host a bus tour around Penn's Medical Campuses in Philadelphia.
There is a bus tour scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Penn Medical Center.
Embiid has two choices -- the U.S. or France -- and an Olympic medal might hinge on his decision.
A Russian court has set a date for American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.
Harden is now the No. 2 in Philadelphia's 1-2 punch with Joel Embiid.
Embiid said he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago in Philadelphia.
"I feel a little bit stronger," Maxey said, laughing as he checked out both biceps.
Is this the year that the Sixers will bring home the championship?
Pat Gallen reports.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor.
A tornado watch that was in effect for the Delaware Valley has expired, but the region remains on alert for moderate to heavy rain.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
Wawa Welcome America is back for its 35th year, and organizers promise 2026's celebrations will be the biggest the city has seen.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A small dog named "Dottie" is safe after getting trapped on a SEPTA train track beam at the 63rd and Market platform Sunday.
An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
Darius Slay announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons with three teams and a Super Bowl title with the Eagles.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested Adam Richardson, who is accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Sixty-year-old Earl Jones had a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia more than two decades ago. Now, he helps other families as a volunteer with the Gift of Life Donor Program.
A tornado watch that was in effect for the Delaware Valley has been canceled, but the region remains on alert for moderate to heavy rain throughout the area.
Surveillance video shows the moment a private ambulance crashed into a car in Northeast Philadelphia. Police say a mother and her infant were thrown from the ambulance in the impact.
Wawa Welcome America is back for its 35th year, and organizers promise 2026's celebrations will be the biggest the city has seen. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri has the story.