Joel Embiid returns from injury, powers Sixers past Hawks
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.
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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.
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
The reigning NBA scoring champion dropped 42 points a night earlier in a win against Atlanta.
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.
Embiid is averaging 27.6 points and 10 rebounds in five games.
Embiid has two choices -- the U.S. or France -- and an Olympic medal might hinge on his decision.
Embiid said he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago in Philadelphia.
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Neither procedure, which were done on Monday, is expected to impact Embiid's availability for training camp.
Sixers fans were not happy when they heard the decision, hoping the snub ignites a fire under him and he leads the Sixers to an NBA championship.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Sixers.
Joel Embiid would need to clear concussion protocols and see a doctor later this week to check out his orbital fracture in order to play.
Director of Sports Medicine for Jefferson 3B Othropedics Dr. Arthur Bartolozzi joined Eyewitness News This Morning to discuss Embiid's injury.
Philly fans are no strangers to booing when their teams aren't producing and they let the Sixers hear it after dropping Game 5, giving the Raptors life as they head back to their home court.
Doctors say Embiid's thumb injury is common and the surgery to fix it is pretty basic.
Embiid made his remarks to reporters after a 110-102 loss on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.
The ligament tear is the latest injury Embiid will have to play through during the postseason.
There's fear Sixers' All-NBA star and MVP candidate Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his right thumb, a report says.
Joel Embiid was heckled all night on Wednesday by fans inside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, but ultimately, he had the last laugh.
The other finalists are reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Joel Embiid averaged 30.6 points per game this season. He's the first Sixer to win the scoring title since Hall of Fame guard Allen Iverson did in the 2004-05 season.
Joel Embiid made his closing argument for MVP votes and all but wrapped up the NBA scoring title, scoring 41 points while collecting 20 rebounds and dishing out four assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 133-120 victory Saturday over the Indiana Pacers.
Joel Embiid had 30 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 24 points and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on for a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James on Wednesday night.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points and James Harden had a 29 point triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers made it two straight wins with their new duo by beating the New York Knicks, 125-109, on Sunday.
Heavy coats, gloves and scarves will be needed in the Philadelphia Monday as Arctic air hits the region.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
Heavy coats, gloves and scarves will be needed in the Philadelphia Monday as Arctic air hits the region.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
A stretch of Walnut Street turned into a car-free holiday corridor as West Walnut Open Streets brought music, shopping and festive entertainment to Center City.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Ukee Washington 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.
The day of competition and sportsmanship brought together 30 local teams in the "Cleats Out for Elora" Charity Tournament to advocate for families who are battling pediatric brain cancer.
Andrew Kozak is tracking Arctic air that will hit the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Andrew Kozak is tracking Arctic air that will hit the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
SEPTA and Transport Workers Union Local 234 will resume negotiations Monday after a "productive" weekend of discussions, according to the Philadelphia-based transit authority.
Two men and a minor are dead following a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County, according to state police.