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Caleb Martin picked the right night to produce a season-high 23 points, including seven three-pointers, as Philadelphia earned a hard-fought road win on Christmas Day against the defending champion Boston Celtics. Given their injury woes this term, it’s a step in the right direction if able to get more consistent production from their supplementary pieces, like the 29-year-old.
Continue reading “Martin magic for 76ers during marquee Christmas Day win in Boston – any more?”
There were nervy moments late on but Jalen Brunson relished the responsibility, reeling off a new career playoff-high 47 points alongside 10 assists to power the Knicks into a hard-fought road win over Philadelphia, taking a commanding series lead in their first-round matchup with the 76ers. Continue reading “Knicks 97-92 Sixers: Brunson’s playoff high 47 helps New York take big series lead”
Just hours after being announced as one of the Eastern Conference’s seven All-Star reserve players, Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Tyrese Maxey shook off an ankle complaint and produced a new career-high 51 points to help lead an injury-hit Sixers team through to a gritty road victory in Utah as serious concern lurks in the background surrounding the status of reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Continue reading “Maxey marks maiden All-Star selection with 51-point showing in Utah road win”
Trae Young hit some clutch free-throws, Dejounte Murray added 25 and the Atlanta Hawks held their poise to outlast a short-handed Philadelphia 76ers team at home. Yet Wednesday night’s overtime win belonged to small forward Jalen Johnson (25 pts, 16 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks), who shone when called upon in ways many hadn’t come to expect from the third-year man. Continue reading “Jalen Johnson hails team chemistry, Hawks outlast Embiid-less 76ers in OT”
Jalen Brunson led the way with 38 points as the New York Knicks earned a 129-122 win over Milwaukee, while Denver were victorious behind their Jamal Murray-Nikola Jokic tandem once more against the unpredictable Golden State Warriors. Now then, follow the rest of the Christmas Day schedule with me live! Continue reading “Relive the action as Luka Doncic’s 50-point showing caps Christmas Day slate in NBA”
Tyrese Maxey’s Year 4 leap has been a marvel to watch unfold for Philadelphia, though the Sixers cannot afford to rest on their laurels given historical postseason disappointment. That’s exactly why they are being heavily linked with some trade movement before the deadline to bolster the core around reigning MVP Joel Embiid and the affable guard proving many people wrong. Continue reading “Zach LaVine, OG Anunoby continue being heavily linked as 76ers trade targets”
If the phrase unlimited possibilities sounds familar, don’t be surprised. James Harden has forced his way out of another unsavoury situation and is now in the midst of another uncertain future with the LA Clippers – who haven’t managed to keep their two star players in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George fit, while a second Russell Westbrook reunion is set too. That’s part of the fun now, right?
Continue reading “Unlimited possibilites? James Harden forced his way to another risky bet in LA”
During a recent podcast appearance, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie conceded uncertainty remains around the franchise, and leaguewide, until the respective futures of All-Star duo Damian Lillard and James Harden are resolved. Both made trade requests public in July and with a few weeks before training camp begins, multiple ball clubs are involved in potential scenarios. Continue reading “Nets’ Dinwiddie: Harden and Lillard’s unclear futures mean offseason isn’t over”
Jayson Tatum broke Stephen Curry’s record for most playoff points scored in a Game 7, as the Boston Celtics blasted their way beyond the Philadelphia 76ers after an eventful third quarter – punching their ticket back into the Eastern Conference finals, where Miami await for the third time in the last four seasons. Continue reading “Celtics 112-88 76ers: Tatum has 51 as Sixers sent home, Boston return to ECF”
In Thursday’s lone playoff game, the Boston Celtics went on a 18-7 run in the final five minutes to eliminate a plucky but patchy Atlanta Hawks display on their home floor. How did they do it, Jayson Tatum was asked postgame. Consistently making winning plays in the fourth quarter, doing whatever it takes – with a well-rested Philadelphia 76ers side awaiting them this weekend.
Continue reading “Jayson Tatum hails winning plays, as Celtics eliminate Hawks in cagey Game 6”
As is often the case come playoff time, there are many storylines and prospective scenarios that can play out a variety of ways over the postseason – with subsequent front office decisions often riding on the success or failure of a franchise or specific players in certain areas. This year is no different. Continue reading “As playoffs near, multiple dominos waiting to fall in NBA’s head coaching carousel”
Two-time regular season MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo produced 33 points on 13-of-17 shooting, alongside 14 rebounds and six assists in a dominant display against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, taking them closer to securing the East’s #1 seed. Yet the franchise feel voter fatigue is stopping their star from getting the MVP recognition he deserves, yet again. Continue reading “Bucks lament voter fatigue in MVP race, after another big Giannis showing”
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