Ja Morant, Jackson lead Grizzlies past Sixers
Joel Embiid had 35 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for the Sixers in their 117-109 loss to Memphis on Friday night.
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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.
A trade request that jolted the franchise and dominated NBA headlines has been removed.
