What We Learned From The First Round Of The NBA Playoffs
The first round of the NBA Playoffs is behind us, and there were plenty of lessons learned along the way.
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The first round of the NBA Playoffs is behind us, and there were plenty of lessons learned along the way.
With NBA teams facing playoff elimination, SportsLine offers its top picks for the weekend.
Since Dec. 30, 2017, the Sixers are 41-12, including their five-game playoff victory over the Heat. The Heat aren't exactly world beaters, but an interesting note here says the Sixers were the fresher team and probably will be against whomever they face next.
J.J. Redick's surprise decision to come to Philadelphia is paying dividends now, as 76ers roll through Eastern Conference playoffs.
More than an hour after being released on bail, rapper Meek Mill was escorted into the Wells Fargo Center to ring the bell ahead of the Sixers-Heat Game 5 matchup.
According to Saint Kevin Parish's Facebook post, Embiid showed up at the 5:30 mass wearing his warm-up gear, sans his new signature mask.
Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid certainly aren't acting like playoff first-timers, and JJ Redick provided the veteran leadership that Philadelphia so desperately needed.
Several NBA teams, Knicks, Suns and Hawks among them, are searching for a head coach who would be the right fit.
With the NBA and NHL Playoffs chugging along, SportsLine offers its top picks for the weekend.
The Pelicans beat the Trail Blazers twice in Portland to start their NBA Playoff series, thanks to Jrue Holiday's unexpected performance.
The hometown Sixers will be headed to China to represent the City of Brotherly Love during the 2018 NBA China Games.
NBA fans are trusting the process.
He was an NBA champion in 1967 and 10-time NBA All-Star.
He is still out for Monday night's game vs. Miami.
With the NBA Playoffs set to tip off, SportsLine offers its top picks for the weekend.
Embiid previously said he didn't think he would be ready for the first game of the series.
There are no world-beaters in the Eastern Conference.
Walking down the street or practicing on a court in South Philly, all the optimism for the Philadelphia 76ers seems rather contagious.
The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in Villanova head coach Jay Wright.
The Sixers' "Phila Unite" logo campaign begins as they clinched their first playoff berth since 2011-12.
Since a freak injury in late March, fans of the Sixers have been keeping an eye out for the return of their beloved star.
Lakers rookie Andre Ingram played his first NBA game Tuesday night, after 10 years in the NBA G League, inspiring dreamers everywhere.
Brunson, The Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year, will go pro after winning two national titles at Villanova.
JJ Redick scored 28 points and the surging Philadelphia 76ers set a franchise record with their 15th consecutive victory.
A Cleveland Cavaliers fan is fighting back to keep his beloved king from taking his talents to South Philly.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
The sounds of drums, spoken word performances and celebration filled Germantown Avenue for the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
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.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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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.
Rakim Stevens founded "Fathers Forward" to help dads navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, and give them a space to "relate to one another, converse... and heal."
Severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, heavy rain and an isolated tornado will move into the Delaware Valley Monday afternoon and evening.
Tammie Souza is tracking severe storms set to hit the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Despite facing one of the tournament's highest-ranked teams, Iraqi supporters showed little concern about the challenge ahead vs. France.
The Juneteenth parade featured dancing, a marching band and dozens of floats that honored a pivotal moment in our nation's history.