Maxey edges out White as NBA's most improved
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who upped his scoring average to 25.9 points per game and was a first-time All-Star this season, edged the Bulls' Coby White for the NBA's most improved player.
NBA: Maxey fouled twice during chaotic sequence
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times during the frenetic defining sequence of Philadelphia's Game 2 loss to New York, according to the Last Two Minute Report.
Embiid: Sixers, in 2-0 hole, 'are going to win this'
Joel Embiid declared Philadelphia is going to win its first-round playoff series despite a stunning rally by the Knicks on Monday night and amid complaints about the officiating.
76ers' Maxey questionable for G2 due to illness
76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey did not attend Monday's morning shootaround at Madison Square Garden due to an illness and will be listed as questionable for Game 2.
Wembanyama, Jokic headline NBA award finalists
The NBA unveiled the three finalists for each of its seven major individual awards for the 2023-24 regular season Sunday night.
Seeking rebound, Sixers say board game is key
While the 76ers could point to a number of reasons they fell short in Game 1 against the Knicks, rebounding was the main area of concern ahead of Monday's Game 2.
No plans to shut down Embiid: 'He's battling'
76ers coach Nick Nurse said there are no plans to shut down Joel Embiid after he was forced to the locker room in the second quarter after injuring his knee.
Supporting cast picks up Brunson, N.Y. in opener
On a rare off night for Jalen Brunson, the Knicks leaned on a supporting cast led by Josh Hart, Deuce McBride and Mitchell Robinson to score a playoff-opening 111-104 victory over the 76ers.
Brunson using season-ending turnover as fuel
Ahead of the Knicks opening up the playoffs against the 76ers, Knicks star Jalen Brunson admitted he spent all summer thinking about his turnover in the closing moments of New York's Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat last spring.
The NBA's new Iron Man: Buddy Hield's 86-game season
The 76ers sharpshooter is in the playoffs for the first time in his eight-year career. Here's why he needed more games than most to get there.