Sixers fined $100 K over Embiid
MANILA, Philippines — The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules, the league announced Friday.
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An impossible dream?
Gilas is hoping against hope to make what appears to be an impossible dream come true in seeking a ticket to Paris at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on July 2-7. The Philippines is in a tough conclave with Georgia, Latvia, Brazil, Cameroon and Montenegro in the blitz competition where only one Olympic slot is up for grabs. In the prelims, the Philippines will play host Latvia on July 3 and Georgia on July 4. If Gilas finishes first or second, it advances to face the top two finishers from the other group in the knockout semis. Then, the winners slug it out for passage to Paris.
Knicks, Pacers on to next round
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson scored 41 points and the New York Knicks held on for a 118-115 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday, clinching a 4-2 series win to book an NBA playoffs second-round clash with the Indiana Pacers.
Knicks survive 76ers to enter NBA playoffs 2nd round
MANILA, Philippines – The New York Knicks advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs after holding on against the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-115, in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup at the Wells Fargo Center Friday morning (Manila time).
Sixers, Bucks still alive, kicking
NEW YORK – produced a 46-point gem as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime to keep their NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive on Tuesday.
Lakers season on the brink
LOS ANGELES — The Denver Nuggets rallied to push LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs on Thursday as the Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 50 points from Joel Embiid, clawed back a win against the Knicks.
Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell’s palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season.
Knicks-76ers series undergoes twist
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey – The NBA playoff opening-round series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers took a dramatic turn after the Last 2 Minute Report revealed missed calls that could have altered the wild ending of Game 2.
LeBron, Steph Team USA lead guns
MANILA, Philippines — Team USA will bring the big guns to the Paris Olympics.