Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.
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Listed at 6-0 and 165 points, Iverson is one of the smallest players in league history to be named MVP.
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This is the 76ers' first No. 1 seed in the Conference in 20 years. The last time they achieved this feat was in 2001 when Allen Iverson led the franchise to the NBA Finals in a 56-win season.
Could we be seeing a repeat of last year's NBA Finals run from the Miami? Jimmy Butler and the Heat are surging ahead of the postseason tipping off, dispatching the Philadelphia 76ers in their latest impressive performance.
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The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.
The Jazz centre takes over the No. 1 spot as both players hope to solidify their case for the award this week.
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NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in and around the NBA each week on a LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!
The New Orleans Pelicans hopes of reaching the Play-In Tournament have suffered a major blow, with Zion Williamson to be sidelined with a fractured left ring finger. New Orleans are 2.0 games back of the final seed with five games to play.
The Hall of Fame center is proud to see Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic at the forefront of the MVP race.
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There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a matchup between two of the league's best big men in Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Tuesday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!
There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!
The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.
The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.
The Milwaukee Bucks have inched closer to the Philadelphia 76ers at the top of the Eastern Conference with a dominant win at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 27 points as Milwaukee never trailed from start to finish.
There were six games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks in which Anthony Davis made his return. Jump in for a full recap of all the scores, news and highlights!
The Suns move to 2-0 on their East coast road trip with another nail-biting win, edging the Philadelphia 76ers 116-113, thanks to Devin Booker's clutch bucket and another huge performance from Chris Paul.
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With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!
Booker has scored 30-plus points in each of his last seven games against the 76ers, the longest streak by a Suns player against a single opponent.
Steph Curry re-wrote the record books with his lights out performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, burying 10 3-pointers on his way to 49 points.
With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
Steph Curry continued his red-hot shooting, burying 10 3-pointers on his way to 49 points, breaking several NBA records along the way.
Kaiser Permanente and the NBA will donate $10,000 on Joel Embiid’s behalf to Covenant House Pennsylvania.
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There were 11 NBA games to look forward to on Saturday! Follow along for final scores, highlights and stats from each contest.
Putting up 36 points and 14 rebounds, Embiid became the first 76ers player since Allen Iverson in 2006 to score 35 or more in three consecutive games. His play helped Philadelphia overcome the visiting Clippers and snap their seven-game win streak.
Despite the Nets late charge which made things interesting, Philadelphia won 123-117 to take sole possession of the top seed in the East with a 38-17 record and, more importantly, clinched the tiebreaker with the Nets by winning the season-series 2-1.
From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.
Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are locked in a battle for the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the Aussie believes his work on the defensive end should be rewarded with the Defensive Player of the Year award.
The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.
With Joel Embiid back in the lineup, the 76ers once again look like a dominant force in the East as they prepare for a tough six-game stretch that will test their championship ambitions.
The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.
Sunday served up an action-packed seven-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, highlights and more from each one.
Coming off a down performance by his own lofty standards, Zion Williamson was utterly dominant in leading the Pelicans to big win at home over the Sixers.
There were nine games of NBA action this Saturday with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scores, highlights and more from all the action.
In just two games since returning from injury, Joel Embiid looks back to his MVP-level form, going off for 35 points in a dominant display against the Celtics tonight.
Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.
With Joel Embiid out of the lineup the Memphis Grizzlies went to work, dominating Philadelphia for an important road win behind 17 points from Dillon Brooks.
In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.
After missing 10 games with a bone bruise in his left knee, Joel Embiid impressed in his return to the 76ers lineup, dropping 24 points in 28 minutes as they climb back to the top of the Eastern Conference.
There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Sunday. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on a Friday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.
At the time of his injury, which was reportedly a bone bruise in his left knee, the 7'0" center was averaging 29.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in 31 appearances.
Playing in front of fans at home for the first time this season, the Denver Nuggets put on a show to take down Philadelphia led by 30 points from Jamal Murray.
Only four games on Wednesday but no shortage of action as a dunk of the year contender was produced along with a big upset and a contender out West finding their groove.
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Terance Mann turned in a highlight-filled performance off the bench for the Clippers, scoring a season-high 23 points in their 122-112 win over the 76ers.
From Zion Williamson's monster performances to Harrison Barnes' buzzer-beater, there was no shortage of standout performances on Sunday's nine-game slate. Catch up on all the action below!
Missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers did not make a move at the trade deadline. Hours later, the Lakers lost their fourth straight game at home against the Philadelphia 76ers.
With the attention of the NBA world on trades for much of the day, the on-court action continues with a five game slate on a Friday night.
We had six games around the Association on Wednesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.
The NBA season continued Monday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.
Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!
The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Saturday (ET), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on tonight's 10-game slate.
Giannis Antetokounmpo went on a personal 7-0 run in overtime to seal the 109-105 win on the road, extending the Bucks' win streak to five games.
It was a busy Thursday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
Wednesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Monday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Joel Embiid suffered a knee injury in the 76ers' win over the Washington Wizards Friday night. After an MRI revealed a bone bruise, the team has provided a preliminary timetable for return.
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The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.
Joel Embiid was dominating his return from health and safety protocols before an apparent knee injury after an impressive dunk cut his night short.
The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.
The Magic held the Blue Coats' G League standout Paul Reed to just 13 points on 6-for-18 shooting from the field in a defensive performance worthy of a championship. Lakeland guard Devin Cannady scored a team-high 22 points in the victory to take home G League Finals MVP.
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Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?
Prior to traveling to Atlanta, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons had contact with an individual who is confirmed today to have tested positive for the coronavirus. As a result, Embiid (Team Durant) and Simmons (Team LeBron) will not play in tonight’s NBA All-Star Game.
Joel Embiid turned in one of his best performances of the season, dropping 40 points against the Jazz as the 76ers escaped with the win in an overtime thriller.
There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game
We had seven games on deck around the NBA on Tuesday. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights below.
Sunday's seven-game exciting slate is headlined by the last game in Brooklyn where the Nets put their eight-game win streak on the line against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights, and more.
Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid continued their high level of play, shutting down the Dallas Mavericks en route to another win at home.
The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.
It was a busy Sunday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?
It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.
With no Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons had one of the best game of his careers as he finished with a career-high 42 points to go along 12 assists and nine rebounds. Despite his spectacular game, the Jazz survived, courtesy of Jordan Clarkson, to win their eighth straight and register their 19th win in the last 20 games.
We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.
There were five NBA games to look forward to on Saturday (ET), including Kevin Durant's return to Golden State. Scroll below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.
Booker scored 24 of his game-high 36 points in the second half to give the Phoenix Suns a 120-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers — their fifth-straight victory.
Carmelo Anthony scored 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead Blazers to a thrilling 118-114 win over the 76ers.
Big performances from Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony headlined Thursday's five-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers of the day below!.
Big performances from Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and Donovan Mitchell headlined Wednesday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day below.
The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?
There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.
Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.
The NBA season continued with Monday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.
The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.
The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.
With one shot, the 6'8" forward snapped the Lakers' unbeaten 10-0 road start to the season and improved the 76ers' league-best home record to 10-1.
The NBA season continued on Tuesday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?
Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!
It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.
Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Sixers, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Thunder.
With six games of NBA action on Saturday, there were plenty of storylines to follow up on. Keep up with all of it with the final scores, highlights, and the top fantasy performers.
The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.
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Having won two titles in three seasons as player-coach of the Boston Celtics, Russell was a key figure in the first wave of extremely successful Black coaches in the NBA who have paved the way for over 70 Black coaches to grace the sidelines over the past 55 years.
Big nights from Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis helped Indiana stay hot in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
With six games of NBA action on Wednesday, there was no shortage of superstars on display. Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Stephen Curry and more took the floor. So, scroll below for the final scores, all the highlights, and more.
Joel Embiid was at his dominant best against the Heat, pouring in a season-high 45 points to lead the 76ers to a 137-134 win in overtime.
The NBA season continued with seven game on Tuesday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day.
Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!
The violation occurred when the 76ers failed to list guard Ben Simmons on the team’s initial injury report.
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The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.
Down Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, the Nets enjoyed the performances of five double-figure scorers. Led by 28 points from Joe Harris, Brooklyn again showed that it has the depth of a serious title contender.
There were 11 NBA games on Thursday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Bradley Beal matched Gilbert Arenas' franchise record, scoring a career-high 60 points in the Washington Wizards' 141-136 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem Live each Tuesday.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Tuesday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.
It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?
A short slate of six games for the third day in the New Year but there's plenty of action to keep track of. We got you covered with the latest scores, stats, news updates, highlights, and fantasy lines.
With seven games on deck on Friday, we've got you covered below with the scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the night.
We had 10 games on deck for a busy Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.
Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.
With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.
Joel Embiid scored 15 of his team-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-107 win over the Washington Wizards, getting the Doc Rivers era off to a winning start.
The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.
It might be a little later than usual but NBA opening week is going to produce a bumper slate of games. Let's take a look at which matchups are must watch on League Pass.
Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Coach of the Year. Among the candidates are Monty Williams, Doc Rivers, Michael Malone, Steve Nash and Tyronn Lue.
As James Harden's situation with the Houston Rockets continues to be monitored, Daryl Morey suggests Ben Simmons will be staying put in Philadelphia.
Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Defensive Player of the Year. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo repeat or will someone new win the award?
Just three preseason games were slated for Wednesday but there was plenty of action with the Philadelphia 76ers beginning their preseason with a win, James Harden returning to the Rockets line-up and more. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 5 of preseason.
It's a big season for the 76ers, who are hoping a new coach and an influx of shooting is the key to getting the most out of their All-Star duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.
According to reports, Harden is hoping to be traded to a contender while the Rockets are looking for a young franchise cornerstone, first-round draft picks and/or talented players on rookie contracts in return. Which teams check all of those boxes?
After the 76ers experimented with Ben Simmons at power forward in the bubble, Doc Rivers says the Aussie will have the ball in his hands this season as the team looks to push the pace and punish teams in transition.
Since the rookies didn't get to experience Summer League with the quick turnaround between the NBA Draft and the start of the 2020-21 regular season, we'll have to use meaningful games to spotlight the prospects' first matchups. Take a look at some can't-miss matchups to look forward to in the first half of the season.
With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (IST) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?
With major changes on and off the court, it will be a new look Philadelphia 76ers team in 2021. How will the changes impact Ben Simmons?
Green is on his third team in three years, but he once again finds himself in a situation where he can be a difference-maker on a championship contender. Here's how he can help the 76ers get to the next level.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers are set to acquire Green from the Thunder in exchange for Horford and two draft picks.
Tuskegee University is the fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that Barkley has pledged $1 million to, following Miles College, Alabama A&M–Huntsville, Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College.
Rajon Rondo has a player option worth $2.69 million with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but a report has said that he will opt out of his deal and test free agency. While that doesn't mean he won't re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal, take a look at some other options for the two-time NBA champion point guard.
In his introductory press conference as the 76ers new president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey was positive in saying their two All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid could co-exist.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Philly's general manager has signed a multiyear extension ahead of his third season in the role.
Morey is only a couple of weeks removed from stepping down as general manager of the Rockets, a position he had held for 13 seasons. Morey and the 76ers started talking shortly after his departure from the Rockets, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Philadelphia 76ers enter the NBA Draft with one first round pick (21) and four second round picks as they look to bolster their roster, leaving GM Elton Brand and new head coach Doc Rivers with some big decisions to make.
Head coaching can be the difference between making or missing the playoffs, as well as winning or losing a series. Our NBA.com Staff ranks the 10 best head coaches in the league following the 2019-20 season.
CJ McCollum, Donovan Mitchell, and Tobias Harris sat down with VP candidate Kamala Harris for a wide-ranging discussion on voting, law enforcement, and education reform ahead of the upcoming November election.
As the NBA game continues to expand around the world, international players have not only made their mark in the league, but have cemented themselves as superstars. Now with the NBA moving away from the "Big 3" era and into the age of "dynamic duos," which international combination sits at the top?
The NBA-ABA merger forced the reigning ABA Champions in the Nets to trade away their best player in Julius Erving. Find out how and why, and how the deal sparked a revival of the 76ers franchise.
There are three NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?
Doc Rivers says he 'couldn't turn down' chance to coach Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid as he looks to bring Philly the playoff success that has eluded them in recent seasons.
Following the news that the Philadelphia 76ers have hired Doc Rivers as their head coach, what does it mean for their star duo in Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid?
Just three days after he parted ways with the Clippers, Doc Rivers has reached a deal to take over as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Could the Bucks snag four of the 10 total spots? Will Kyle Lowry snag that elusive All-D honour? And with four players for two spots at centre, who gets left out between Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid, Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol?
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"To play or protest?" Today's NBA players are wrestling with the same dilemma faced by two NBA legends in Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, who faced off the day after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.
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Following their first-round exit from the playoffs and their firing of head coach Brett Brown, the Philadelphia 76ers have more questions than answers as they look to bounce back in 2020-21.
Following their first-round exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics, the 76ers have fired head coach Brett Brown. Brown took over the Sixers head coaching job in 2013, serving Philadelphia for seven seasons.
The 76ers didn't go down without a fight but a late third quarter run from the Celtics put the game out of reach to help pull off the first series-sweep in the decorated history of this rivalry. Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum's combined 60 points proved to be too much for Philly to handle, despite another double-double from Joel Embiid.
In what could be one of the last four-game slates of the first round, the Celtics and Raptors look to sweep while the Nuggets and Mavericks look to even things up in their respective series. We've got you covered with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.
Jayson Tatum's early foul trouble put pressure on the Celtics, but All-Star guard Kemba Walker reminded everyone how important he is to Boston. Another monster double-double effort from Joel Embiid came up just short as the Celtics put themselves one game away from advancing in the playoffs.
The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Game 3s scheduled for Saturday.
The Boston Celtics' trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kemba Walker combined for 75 points in their 128-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers to take a -2-0 series lead.
The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Games 2 scheduled for Thursday.
Jayson Tatum poured in a playoff career-high 32 points and 13 rebounds to hold off the 76ers as the Celtics take a 1-0 lead in their first round series.
When he exited the floor, with 3:08 left in the game, Hayward had recorded 12 points, four rebounds, four steals, and three assists in 35 minutes of action.
The Boston Celtics lost their best answer to Joel Embiid in Al Horford last offseason but has that impacted the way they were able to defend the 76ers All-Star centre this season?
Carlan Gay
The 76ers will be without Ben Simmons for the playoffs. Can Joel Embiid step up on a nightly basis as the offensive focal point? Or will the Celtics' perimeter players prove too much for Philly?
NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.
The NBA Playoffs begin Monday, August 17 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.
The final day of seeding games saw eight teams, all of whom were already locked into their playoff matchups, take the floor. At the end of the day, the Raptors, Clippers, 76ers, and the Pacers walked away with wins.
The playoff picture became clearer today, with five first-round series matchups finalised. Catch up on how the standings were impacted from Thursday's four-game slate:
Eight teams will hit the courts on Thursday and there's plenty on the line as teams continue to fight for playoff positioning. Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Thursday's four-game slate.
It's the last busy day of action during the seeding game schedule, with seven games on the slate and plenty left to be sorted out in the standings.
Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 7-0? What will the race for the eighth seed in the West look like? Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Wednesday's seven-game slate.
Dr. Michael S George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, provides specifics on the type of injury Simmons sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for recovery.
From the teams fighting for the West's final playoff spot to the teams jockeying for position in the standings, here's how each game on Monday has impacted the playoff picture.
The Portland Trail Blazers pull to within half a game of the eighth-seed Memphis Grizzlies after a 124-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers — led by a 51-point performance from Damian Lillard!
Joel Embiid exited the game midway through the first quarter, appearing to tweak his ankle as he fought for a rebound.
While the East's playoff teams are confirmed, the final spot in the Western Conference is still up for grabs. Seedings over a majority of the standings are still up in the air. Here's a rundown of the standings and all that is at stake on Monday, one of only two seven-game slates in the NBA's restart.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski added that the Philadelphia 76ers haven't ruled out Simmons for the season, but it would take a deep postseason run to "keep the door open" for a possible return.
There's no doubt the Philadelphia 76ers will miss everything Ben Simmons brings to the table, but with Al Horford and Joel Embiid on the floor together, they may be able to survive just enough.
12 teams took to the courts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with a lot to play for on Saturday. Here's how each game impacted the playoff picture.
Day 9 of the seeding games in Orlando is the sixth straight six-game slate. What's at stake for the 12 teams in action? We've got you covered with a rundown below.
Simmons suffered the injury in Philadelphia's win over the Washington Wizards, showing some discomfort in his leg after coming up with an offensive rebound in the middle of the third quarter.
Ben Simmons grabbbed a rebound in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards and appeared to tweak his left knee in the process.
With the race for playoff seedings heating up in Orlando, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.
Through four days of the NBA season restart, every team has played at least once and it's been entertaining, to say the least. Stay up-to-date with the biggest games to watch from second week of the seeding games at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
The race for playoff seeding is heating up after Tuesday's six-game slate. The Lakers secured the No.1 seed in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans Nuggets picked up their first wins in the seeding games. Here's how the playoff picture looks after today's games.
After four days of seeding games, the action continues with a six-game slate. We've already seen plenty of movement in the standings, with the race for the West's final playoff spot heating up. Check out the standings and what's at stake during another full day of games.
The Miami Heat closed the gap between them and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference while the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets find themselves in a tight battle for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Warren's 53 points, which is the third-most in Pacers history, helped Indiana clinch the season series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
After the first two days of action, the seeding games continue with a five-game slate. Six teams are taking part in a season "re-opener" while the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans get their second taste of action at the NBA's restart. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during another full day of games.
While awards races are done, statistical championships, such as scoring, rebounding and assists titles will be impacted by stats accrued during the eight seeding games at Walt Disney World. Who stands to take home the crown in these categories?
What would a 10th trip to the Finals mean for LeBron? Could Giannis lose the 2021 MVP with an early exit in 2020? Will Kawhi reassert himself as the game's best player? And what does Stephen Curry have to gain despite not playing?
Is Kawhi Leonard still the best player in the NBA? Which one of Pascal Siakam and Jayson Tatum made the top 10? Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who are the best players who didn't make it? All that and more in our latest player rankings.
Headlined by big performances from James Harden, Luka Doncic and Ja Morant, we've got you covered with all the news from the final day of scrimmages in Orlando.
After four months without action, we're just days away from NBA games that will have an impact on the standings. Based on what we know from the first part of the season and what we've seen through early scrimmages, we're gaining an idea of just what to expect from the remainder of the season and who should come out on top.
10 teams took the floor on Day 5 of the scrimmages games in Orlando. Take a look at the biggest storylines from each game as the All-Star trio of Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic, and James Harden provided plenty of highlights.
10 teams take the floor on Monday, here's a quick preview of the biggest storylines for each team.
From his health to a new role and a willingness to shoot from deep, Sixers fans have plenty to be encouraged by from Simmons' first action in over five months.
On Day 3 of the scrimmage games, the final six teams take the court for their first taste of the action. Here's a quick primer on the biggest storylines surrounding each of these squads.
The NBA bubble is going to be basketball as we've never seen and may open the door for hot streaks to impact the game more than ever. Which under-the-radar players have a chance to ride a hot streak into overnight bubble stardom?
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Just two games separate the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference standings. With eight seeding games to play, there's plenty on the line for each of these teams in the middle.
