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76ers' Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice by Knicks before New York's go-ahead three, NBA says

The New York Knicks’ wild sequence that ultimately led to Donte DiVincenzo’s game-winning three-pointer with 13 seconds to play shouldn’t have happened in the first place, according to the NBA’s Last Two Minute report of Game 2 with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers wanted calls when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart were hounding Tyrese Maxey on an inbound pass after …

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Knicks' wild 6-point swing helps team to improbable Game 2 victory over 76ers

The New York Knicks stole Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, 104–101, thanks to a wild sequence with about 41 seconds left in the game. The Knicks swung the ball around the arc, and when Jalen Brunson tried to drive into the lane, he lost the ball. A mad scramble was won …

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Ex-French Olympian rips Joel Embiid for choosing to play for Team USA over France at Paris Olympics

A former French Olympian ripped Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid in a recent interview over the center’s decision to play for Team USA in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Embiid, who is originally from Cameroon, was granted French citizenship in July 2022 and American citizenship in September 2022. He said he chose to play for Team USA because of his family, …

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NBA Playoffs: Four teams with the best chance to win it all

The NBA playoffs tip off on Saturday, and 16 teams will be vying for the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy. In a sport where offense is skyrocketing, fans everywhere should keep their eyes peeled on potential upsets. You never know when it just may be someone’s night to get hot. However, four teams have separated themselves from the pack: CLICK HERE …

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NBA fines 76ers for injury reporting rules violation after Joel Embiid's return from lengthy absence

The Philadelphia 76ers are being punished for what the NBA characterized as an injury rules violation. The issue stems from the team’s handling of superstar center Joel Embiid ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers initially listed Embiid as out. He was then upgraded to questionable on an injury report that came out in the afternoon, …

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NBA fines 76ers’ Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre Jr. for actions during heated confrontation with referees

First-year Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse’s wallet will be a little lighter after the NBA issued a $50,000 fine for his actions toward referees in a recent game. The Sixers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. was also assessed a $50,000 fine. Philadelphia lost 108-107 to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday. During the game, Nurse “aggressively” pursued and “verbally” abused the game’s …

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76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr curses at refs, coach Nick Nurse gets heated after controversial no-call on final play

The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to have the right to be angered at NBA officials after Wednesday night’s 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was attempting to drive on Clippers star Paul George with a few seconds left in the game. Oubre went up for a shot over George but missed. It appeared George had …

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