76ers Limp Into Postseason Without Ben Simmons Against Rival Boston Celtics
After two straight trips to the East semifinals, the Sixers are the betting underdog when the series opens against the Boston Celtics.
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After two straight trips to the East semifinals, the Sixers are the betting underdog when the series opens against the Boston Celtics.
Philadelphia begins an Eastern Conference first-round series with the Boston Celtics on Monday.
The Sixers went 3-1 against Boston in the regular season before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the season.
Tobias Harris scored 22 points and Furkan Korkmaz had 21 for the 76ers, who became locked into the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference earlier Wednesday, securing a first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics.
The 76ers also were without Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Al Horford and Josh Richardson.
The process is a painful one for the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Sixers lost more than just a basketball game Sunday night.
The Sixers are already missing Ben Simmons because of a knee injury.
Simmons suffered the injury in the third quarter of Wednesday afternoon's game against the Washington Wizards.
Joel Embiid had 23 points and 13 rebounds as the Sixers beat the Magic, 108-101, on Friday night.
Ben Simmons suffered a knee injury in the Sixers' 107-98 win over the Wizards on Wednesday.
The 76ers opened a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter, then recovered after falling behind by four in the final minute.
Joel Embiid had 41 points and 21 rebounds, but the Sixers lost, 127-121, to the Pacers in the season restart opener.
Some cool, new technology is bringing NBA fans into the stands down in Orlando--not in person, but virtually.
Proceeds from the sales will go to the Urban Affairs Coalition.
The Philadelphia 76ers are just over a week away from restarting their season in Orlando.
The Sixers forward was asked about the new social justice t-shirts that Houston Rockets guard Russel Westbrook and the NBA collaborated on for players.
The Union and the Sixers share a home, but not Philadelphia – Disney World.
On Thursday, the Sixers head to Orlando to restart the 2020 season.
Ben Simmons is healthy and will be with the team when they report to Orlando next week.
Sixers head coach Brett Brown says the players have a lot on their minds as you might imagine.
The $299 ring is designed to monitor sleep, pulse, movement, heart activity and temperature.
According to a report in The Athletic, the team has been assigned to the Grand Floridian, Disney's most expensive resort.
Many local athletes and organizations added their voices to the protests stemming from the death of George Floyd.
This comes after Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that professional sports teams can begin practicing and resume competition in New Jersey.
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
A teenager riding their bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in Wynnefield over the weekend was released from the hospital.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
A teenager riding an electronic bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
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.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
"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.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday.
Stein Your Florist Co., the popular Northeast Philadelphia florist at the corner of Frankford and Princeton avenues, is closing its doors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in the city's Wynnefield section over the weekend was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
A shooting at Wilmington Hospital left a person dead and another injured on Tuesday. Hours later, a suspect was arrested in Philadelphia.
If you've ever asked for "wooder" or "wooder ice," chances are you have a Philadelphia accent, one of the most studied dialects in the United States. Reporter Josh Sanders talked to a professor and some locals about what makes it special.