Simmons Helps 76ers Beat Rockets 115-107
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Houston Rockets 115-107 on Monday night.
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The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Houston Rockets 115-107 on Monday night.
Delta Air Lines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media showing the caved-in nose of the plane.
Fultz's shoulder has bothered him all season and the Sixers said last week he would only miss three games.
Simmons won the battle of rookie point guards with Dallas' Dennis Smith Jr, who countered with 12 points and eight assists, but struggled with six turnovers.
Simmons is averaging 16.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.4 steals in 34.6 minutes per game.
Keith Williams, Markelle Fultz's personal trainer, joins the 94WIP Carlin & Reese Show.
Eric Gordon hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Houston Rockets to a 105-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
The 3-1 Rockets are led by James Harden, who is averaging 26.3 ppg.
Fultz will be reevaluated next Tuesday, the team announced.
Embiid finished the game 30 points on 11-15 shooting to go along with 9 rebounds and 2 steals in 28 minutes.
Simmons is averaging 15.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 35.0 minutes per game.
Kiki VanDeWeghe, the NBA's executive vice president of basketball operations, announced the fine Sunday.
Ben Simmons had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Jerryd Bayless scored 16 for the winless 76ers, who were playing the second game of a back-to-back.
The Sixers opened their season with a 115-110 loss at the Wizards.
After the game, LaVar Ball, of course, said his son "did good."
Embiid finished the game with 18 points on 7-15 shooting to go along with 13 rebounds in 27 minutes of work.
Simmons joined Grant Hill as the only players since 1983-84 to record at least 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in their NBA debut.
Sidney Jones, Torrey Smith, Robert Covington and others react to the Gordon Hayward injury.
Vegas lists the Sixers' over/under win total around 40.5.
Brett Brown told 94WIP that he just listens to the medical staff when it comes to Embiid's playing time.
The 2017-18 NBA season gets underway tonight. These are the biggest questions/storylines to watch as the league returns to action.
Brett Brown joined the 94WIP Morning Show on Tuesday.
The Celtics hope their big offseason moves are enough to knock the Cavaliers from atop the Eastern Conference. Here's a look at every team.
Embiid averaged 25.4 minutes per game last year, in 31 games played.
The Western Conference, with a big influx of talent, looks as strong as ever going into the 2017-18 NBA season. How will it all shake out?
Severe storms are expected to move into the Philadelphia region and bring damaging winds, lightning and the threat of isolated tornadoes.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Firefighters in West Norriton Township in Montco are battling a 4-alarm blaze at a building owned by Superior Play Systems.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
Severe storms are expected to move into the Philadelphia region and bring damaging winds, lightning and the threat of isolated tornadoes.
Firefighters in West Norriton Township in Montco are battling a 4-alarm blaze at a building owned by Superior Play Systems.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
Firefighters in West Norriton Township in Montco are battling a 4-alarm blaze at a building owned by Superior Play Systems.
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.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
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.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was 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.
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.
Severe storms are expected to move into the Philadelphia region and bring damaging winds, lightning and the threat of isolated tornadoes.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
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.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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.
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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.
Firefighters are battling a four-alarm blaze at Superior Play Systems in an industrial park in West Norriton Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on Monday. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has the latest.
Storms could put a damper on the France vs. Iraq 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia on Monday. Bad weather already forced the city's FIFA Fan Festival to close. CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen reports.
Clive Davis, a legendary music executive who helped shape the careers of generations of artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 94.
The event featured more than 170 vendors, dancing, food and activities. Organizers say the event is all about celebrating who you are.
The weather is a big concern for Monday's 2026 Men's World Cup match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner and Chilekasi Adele have team coverage as the city prepares for another day of soccer — and the potential of severe storms.