PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia 76ers needed a win on Sunday afternoon. They could not go back to TD Garden trailing the Boston Celtics 3-1 and they needed their main players to get going on the offensive end. That means James Harden had to show up. He was an absolute no-show in Games 2 and 3 as he combined to shoot 5-for-28 from …

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Getty Images The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers just delivered an all-time classic in Game 4 of their second-round series. Plenty of games come down to the final seconds, but this one came down to the final fractions of a second. The decisive sequence took place with less than one minute remaining. Jayson Tatum got away with a blatant push-off …

James Harden joins Allen Iverson (3x) as the only players in 76ers franchise history to score 40+ points in multiple games of a … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5V9rhfeOtg Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Boston Celtics fell to the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday afternoon 116-115 after an epic comeback effort. Boston trailed by as many as 16 late in the third quarter in a game where the Celtics defense largely couldn’t keep up with explosive performances from James Harden and Joel Embiid. Tighter defense saw Boston erase Philly’s lead, but ultimately the Celtics couldn’t …

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Eight teams are left vying for the 2023 NBA title. Four second-round matchups are all in action this weekend, and Saturday saw the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat take 2-1 series leads against the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks, respectively. Two more games are set for Sunday: Philadelphia 76ers-Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns-Denver Nuggets. On Sunday afternoon, …

AD explains inconsistent production during 2023 playoffs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis clearly is one of the best players in the NBA playoffs, though his production has been inconsistent, to say the least. Davis was asked about his unpredictable stat lines after Game 3 on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena and revealed that …

71 days after breaking the hearts of Miami fans on a last-second buzzer beater, Matthew Cleveland is now a Hurricane. The former Florida State men’s basketball guard announced Sunday he had committed to Miami. Cleveland entered the transfer portal in early April following the Seminoles 9-23 finish to 2022-23 season, which was the worst in program history. In that stretch, …

In the NBA, there is a regular season MVP and a Finals MVP, but no award for the best player of the postseason, which is odd if you think about it. Hell, we even had a bubble MVP that one time. No worries, though, because we are here to right that wrong by naming a Playoff MVP for every postseason …

John Hao, second from left, watches warm ups ahead of Game 4 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Philadelphia. 76ers’ James Harden invited Hao, a student severely wounded in a Feb. 13 mass shooting at Michigan State University, to view the game. (AP Photo/Matt …

Klay cherishes playoff game in hometown despite Dubs’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea It wasn’t the homecoming performance and result Klay Thompson had envisioned when he played an NBA playoff contest in his hometown of Los Angeles on Saturday night. Although the Warriors fell 127-97 in Game 3 to the Los Angeles Lakers in their Western Conference semifinals matchup …

The 2022-23 Oklahoma City Thunder’s season ended with the play-in tournament loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which means it’s time for reflection. Being one of the biggest overachievers in the league, the Thunder finished with a 40-42 record after being predicted by many to have high lottery odds. Now that the season is in the books, let’s go back and evaluate …

Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, participates in the 2018 NBA draft lottery. Nick Gilbert, the 26-year-old son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became known as the team’s good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, died on Saturday, according to The Associated Press and multiple reports. Nick Gilbert suffered from neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that …

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Klay admits Warriors were ‘punked’ by Lakers in Game 3 rout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Klay Thompson isn’t mincing words about how the Warriors played Saturday night. After Golden State’s 127-97 Game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, Thompson explained that the Warriors simply were outplayed and what they need to do better in …

Doc Rivers knows a thing or two about the pressures of coaching a playoff team for the first time, as well as the high expectations of any coach at the helm of the Boston Celtics in the postseason. And the Philadelphia 76ers head coach weighed in on his opponent’s head coach, Joe Mazzulla, with those experiences in mind in a …

Indiana Pacers fans loved Lance Stephenson’s enthusiasm. His teammates often did, too, but there was that one time … Former Pacers star Paul George discussed a famous – or perhaps, infamous – Stephenson moment on his Podcast P. You know it well – Stephenson blowing in LeBron James’ ear during the 2014 Eastern Conference finals. George was reminded of that …

The 2023-24 college basketball season is still months away but as we inch closer, we are finding out more and more about the schedule for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Hubert Davis and his staff will have the tough task of rebuilding this roster after failing to make the 2023 NCAA Tournament. With departures to the transfer portal and some …

When D’Angelo Russell hits unrestricted free agency this summer, his agent will almost certanly pull up clips of his client’s Game 3 Western Conference semifinal performance against the Golden State Warriors. Russell scored the Los Angeles Lakers’ first 11 points, and that the hot start sparked what would become a 30-point win.  Russell finished with 21 points, three rebounds and five …

While it still may not be clear whether Boston Celtics big man Al Horford was joking when he seemed irked about someone laughing to him referring to himself as an elite shooter in a recent post-shootaround interview, what is clear is that the Florida alum is indeed elite when it comes to the 3-ball (Horford had the second-highest 3-point rate …

Getty Images Hall of Famer Ray Allen left college early when he entered the 1996 NBA Draft and went on to have a legendary career. The 47-year-old decided to go back to school and recently earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies at UConn. He then took what will probably become one of the most iconic graduation photos ever. Allen …

Though the job ultimately went to Ime Udoka, former Hornets head coach James Borrego (2018-22) made a strong impression on the Houston Rockets in their recent search for the lead role. Borrego, who is known for his offensive acumen, could be an interesting pairing with the defensive minded Udoka. Moreover, the two already have a working relationship from their days …

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The Boston Celtics aim for a commanding advantage in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday afternoon. Boston takes on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of the series, with the Celtics leading 2-1. The Celtics won Game 3 by a 12-point margin on the road on Friday, reclaiming home-court advantage. Joel Embiid (knee) is officially listed as questionable for the …