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The Sixers completed an unlikely second-half comeback against the Indiana Pacers on the road on Sunday night.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-13) return home to host the Philadelphia 76ers (13-6) Friday night in the Twin Cities. The Wolves dropped both contests of a two-game road set versus the Golden State Warriors earlier this week.  Malik Beasley led Minnesota in scoring through both losses, with 30 points on Monday and 25 points on Wednesday. The fifth-year pro is averaging a career-high 19.9 points on a potent 38.1% shooting from deep during his first full season with the Timberwolves. 2020 No. 1 o...

Tobias Harris’ hysterical post is a clear ode to undoubtedly the most popular Michael Jordan meme from “The Last Dance” documentary. The 28-year-old forward, after all, often gets blamed whenever the Sixers lose a game because of his massive contract. But Tobi most certainly had the upper hand against his detractors on Wednesday, scoring 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting to along with seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal. He even gave justice to head coach Doc Rivers’ beautiful fin...

Why did @DocRivers ultimately join the #76ers? His relationship with @dmorey and if Philly was ever really in on the Harden sweepstakes: pic.twitter.com/ENpXznOvJ9— Rich Eisen Show...

January 12, 2021 While the 2020 NBA draft class will always be remembered for being a bit unconventional, the talent throughout the class was never questioned. With COVID-19 protocols putting a damper on the combine and team workouts, and with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, some college athletes suffered greatly by losing a chance to improve their draft stock. However, this class is still full of talent from top to bottom. In fact, this might be one of the most well-rounded classes in...

Seth Curry’s MVP campaign gains steam

Embiid scored 38 points and the NBA-leading Philadelphia 76ers overcame Beal’s first career 60-point game in a 141-136 win over the Wizards on Wednesday night.

Beal scores 60 but Embiid leads 76ers over Wizards, 141-136 | 2021/01/07

Beal scores 60 but Embiid leads 76ers over Wizards, 141-136 By The Associated PressJanuary 7, 2021 GMT The Sixers are an NBA-best 7-1 in coach Doc Rivers’ first season in Philadelphia Beal was stuffed on a layup and missed a 3-pointer inside the final minute. But the dynamic guard, who once scored 53 and 55 points in consecutive games, sank a free throw with 4.4 seconds left to reach 60. He went 20 of 25 from the floor, 7 of 10 on 3-pointers and was 13 for 15 from the line to match Gilbert Ar...

Harris, Embiid lead 76ers past Hornets 127-112 Published  article PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Tobias Harris scored 24 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 127-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Ben Simmons had 15 points, 12 rebound and 11 assists to help the Sixers beat the Hornets for the 12th straight time. Philadelphia has not lost to Charlotte since Nov. 2, 2016.  Terry Rozier scored 35 points for the Hornets. The Sixers are rolli...