George scores 39 points in 76ers' win over Wizards
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
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Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia's starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Wizards, 121-102.
Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points with 10 assists, and the Sixers stormed back with Joel Embiid on the bench, beating the Wizards 139-134 in overtime to remain unbeaten.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 122-103 victory over the Washington Wizards.
The Washington Wizards had a 119-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers that snapped a five-game skid.
The Sixers acquired Jared Butler and four second-round picks from the Wizards before Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the Washington Wizards.
Tyrese Maxey hit three 3-pointers in a game-opening 14-0 run that helped the Philadelphia 76ers lead the Washington Wizards by 29 at halftime, and Joel Embiid had 34 points and 10 rebounds as the Sixers cruised to a 146-101 win.
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 50 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-126 on Wednesday night.
76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. is set to return to the lineup about a month after he said he was struck by a vehicle while walking near his home in Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid scored 29 of his season-high 48 points in the third quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to their fifth straight victory, 146-128, over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.
This one was over by halftime.
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It was Philadelphia's eighth consecutive loss in Washington.
The end of the year is upon us, which means it's time to create holiday wish lists. We took a shot at guessing what some people and teams around the NBA are wishing for this year.
While the season has yet to begin, we take a look at some of the most questionable contracts handed out this offseason.
The hard-luck Wizards look to make the East Finals for the first time since 1979. The Celtics have other plans.
The NBA Playoffs' second round tipped off Sunday. With the Cavs, Celtics, Spurs and Warriors still alive, what's been revealed so far?
The 2017 NBA Playoff teams are finally set in the Eastern Conference. Here's a look at the teams that will tip off this weekend.
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Everyone's taking up the ice bucket challenge. But some people in the sports world need ice water dumped on them.
A collaboration between Triple Bottom Brewing, Philly Pride 365 and artist Kah Yangni was designed to celebrate community, visibility and belonging.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was on the river just after midnight on June 5 at a large social gathering near Hawks Island.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be the nicest day for the remainder of the week before the temps heat up again.
A collaboration between Triple Bottom Brewing, Philly Pride 365 and artist Kah Yangni was designed to celebrate community, visibility and belonging.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was on the river just after midnight on June 5 at a large social gathering near Hawks Island.
A collaboration between Triple Bottom Brewing, Philly Pride 365 and artist Kah Yangni was designed to celebrate community, visibility and belonging.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was on the river just after midnight on June 5 at a large social gathering near Hawks Island.
A 5-year-old boy riding an e-bike was hit by a car near Truman High School in Levittown Sunday, police said.
Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was on the river just after midnight on June 5 at a large social gathering near Hawks Island.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
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.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
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.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
"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.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
Fire crews were called to I-95 northbound in Bensalem on Tuesday morning after a 6,000-gallon tanker truck caught fire. Traffic is now moving again and lanes have reopened.
During Pride Month, Philadelphia's Triple Bottom Brewery has teamed up with Philly Pride 365 and a local artist to create its Pride Pale Ale, a collaboration that combines, art, advocacy and local flavor.
The three winners of Herr's "Flavored by Philly: Taste the 250" campaign are loaded cheese fries, hickory barbecue and jalapeno cream cheese.
The Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts is set to unveil a multimillion dollar renovation as it celebrates three major milestones in the iconic venue's history.
Tuesday will warm to the 80s with a mix of sun and clouds before humidity, temperatures and threats of storms increase later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.