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The Philadelphia 76ers started the past week off strong at home before dropping two games on the road.

James Harden speaks on the record about how things fell apart between himself and Daryl Morey in the days before he opted in then awaited a trade to the L.A. Clippers to join forces with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook

Patrick Beverley and Robert Covington both dropped season highs, Mo Bamba had his best run as a Sixer, but it wasn’t enough in a loss to the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum ejected, but Celtics survive for wild victory over 76ers

Patrick Beverley and Robert Covington had their best games as Sixers, but it wasn’t quite enough as they fell to the Celtics in Boston Friday.

Zion Williamson took advantage of Joel Embiid's absence and punished the Philadelphia 76ers in the paint. Williamson scored 33 points, making all but one of his 12 shots, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sixers 124-114 on Wednesday night. The 7-foot Embiid was ruled out shortly before tip-off because of an illness, forcing Philadelphia to manage without its leading scorer, who is averaging 32 points this season and also gives the Sixers a formidable defensive presence in the paint.

The Sixers played their second game without Joel Embiid this season ... and went even worse than the first time.

The Sixers were dominated in New Orleans after Joel Embiid was a late scratch.

It was an ugly one in New Orleans as the Pelicans stomped the Philadelphia 76ers sans Joel Embiid 124-114 on Wednesday night.

Joel Embiid was ruled out shortly before tip-off because of an illness.