Sixers Lose Late Lead, Fall To Timberwolves 106-99
The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-99 on Wednesday night.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-99 on Wednesday night.
The 76ers are in Minnesota for a Wednesday night match-up with the Timberwolves.
2013 was an up and down year in Philadelphia sports, to say the least. The first half was full of "downs," including coaching changes for every professional team, and losses upon losses as well. But the second half has proved to be more positive, with some of those changes looking like positive ones.
Evan Turner scored 25 points and Thaddeus Young added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers, who struggled once again without their floor leader. The Sixers are 1-6 without Carter-Williams this season.
Jeffery Taylor matched a career high with 20 points, leading six Charlotte scorers in double figures, and the Bobcats beat the Philadelphia 76ers 105-88 on Friday night.
The 94WIP Morning Show announced their Winners and Weasels for the week of December 6th, 2013.
Michael Carter-Williams had a good Tuesday. He led the Sixers to a double-overtime win over the Magic with his first triple-double, on the very same day he was named NBA Rookie Of The Month for November. Oddsmakers think he's going to keep up the impressive play.
Michael Carter-Williams had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and Thaddeus Young added 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Orlando Magic.
The Sixers will be back in South Philadelphiatonight as they welcome the Orlando Magic to town.
Jrue Holiday had 20 points and 13 assists in his first game as a visiting player against his former team, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 121-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Nik Vucevic had 21 points and 16 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 105-94 on Wednesday night to post back-to-back wins for the first time since early this month.
The Philadelphia 76ers announced Friday that they will officially retire Allen Iverson's number "3" in a special halftime ceremony on Saturday, March 1, 2014 when the Sixers host the Washington Wizards.
For what seems like no particular reason other than the Cavs continuing to struggle, and the Bulls losing Derrick Rose, the Evan Turner trade engine has been working double time this week.
The Evan Turner trade rumor machine is operating at full speed right now. Yesterday, a suggested trade to the Bulls was making the rounds, now, another midwestern team seems to be a possibility.
The Bulls lost a ball-dominant wing player in Derrick Rose to a knee injury for the second straight year. The Sixers have a ball dominant wing player who is thought to be available to the highest bidder in Evan Turner. Naturally, we have a perfect storm of trade speculation.
The Lakers signed Kobe Bryant to a two-year contract extension.
Spencer Hawes and Evan Turner are playing the best basketball of their NBA careers, highlighted by their performances on Friday night against the Bucks in an overtime win. Since most fans expect both players to be traded, many have suggested that Sam Hinkie deal them now, when their 'value is highest.'
Evan Turner scored 27 points and Spencer Hawes scored 11 of his 25 points in the final two minutes of regulation and overtime Friday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks that snapped a four-game skid.
Philadelphia's fourth straight loss came on the heels of an 0-3 road trip.
Adrian Wojnarowski, of Yahoo Sports, released the news that the 76ers had let go Kwame Brown and Darius Morris on Wednesday.
The Sixers will be back in South Philadelphia on Wednesday night as they welcome the Toronto Raptors to town.
If this trade were to happen, would you be in favor of the Sixers pulling the trigger?
Ravi Shah was named the team's Vice President of Strategy, the Sixers announced on Tuesday.
Monta Ellis scored 24 points, including 13 in the third quarter when Dallas took its first lead, and the Mavericks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-94 Monday night.
Jeff Teague had a career-high 33 points and 10 assists, Al Horford added 20 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-103 on Friday night.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Have your umbrella ready on Easter Sunday as a cold front moving through the area will bring widespread showers to the region.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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.
A United States crew member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday has been rescued by U.S. forces. President Trump posted on social media Sunday morning that the service member was "seriously wounded."
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, said Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4. The department said funeral details will be shared at a later date.
Sunday will be mild but rainy throughout the day across the Delaware Valley, though showers will move out around mid-afternoon. The week starts cooler but we'll see plenty of sunshine, and temperatures will climb into the upper 70s and even 80s by next weekend.
The next round of car-free Sundays in Center City kicks off on April 5! For the next seven Sundays, 18th Street from Chestnut to Locust and Walnut Street from Broad to 19th will be closed to cars from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Can your dog really understand what you're saying to them? In this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson takes a look at the research around our four-legged friends.