Philadelphia 76ers

National Basketball Association team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The Philadelphia 76ers, also known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at the Wells Fargo Center located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Founded in 1946 and originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA and one of only eight of the 23 to survive the league's first decade. The team is owned and managed by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), with founders Josh Harris and David Blitzer acquiring the team in 2011.

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Watch: NBA - Philadelphia 76ers v Cleveland Cavaliers Follow live BBC One coverage from the NBA as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2024
Curry scores 37 points as Warriors see off 76ers Stephen Curry continues his impressive form in the Golden State Warriors' 119-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2024

Durant reacts to news of Embiid scoring 70 points Watch Phoenix Suns guard Kevin Durant's stunned reaction to news of Joel Embiid's 70-point haul for the Philadelphia 76ers. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024
Embiid scores record 70 points in 76ers win Joel Embiid becomes only the ninth player in NBA history to score at least 70 points in a game as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the San Antonio Spurs. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024
Embiid outshines Jokic as 76ers beat Nuggets Joel Embiid scores 41 points as he outduels Nikola Jokic in the Philadelphia 76ers' 126-121 win over NBA champions the Denver Nuggets. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024
Embiid helps 76ers win and moves closer to record Joel Embiid manages at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game for the 13th time in a row to help his Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 121-111. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2023

Embiid hits NBA's longest scoring run in 51 years Joel Embiid scores more than 30 points and 10 rebounds in 12th straight game as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113. BBC Sport - Published on December 21, 2023
Kelly Oubre Jr. Breaks Silence On Accident, Return To Court This Week Kelly Oubre Jr. is finally speaking out about the hit-and-run accident that left him with serious injuries last month ... speaking with media in Philly ahead of his return to the basketball court on.. TMZ.com - Published on December 5, 2023
Sixers Coach Nick Nurse Supports Kelly Oubre Jr. Amid Hit-And-Run Speculation Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse is scoffing at the theories surrounding Kelly Oubre Jr.'s recent hit-and-run accident ... saying he 100% believes the hooper's injuries are the result of being.. TMZ.com - Published on November 16, 2023	Video Shows Kelly Oubre Jr. Wincing In Pain After Getting Hit By Car TMZ Sports has obtained footage of Kelly Oubre Jr. just minutes after he was struck by a vehicle over the weekend ... showing the Philadelphia 76ers forward struggling to walk as he entered his.. TMZ.com - Published on November 16, 2023
Maxey sends message to Oubre Jr after 50-point game Tyrese Maxey sends a get well message to Philadelphia 76ers team-mate Kelly Oubre Jr after scoring 50 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2023	76ers Star Kelly Oubre Jr. Stuck By Car in Philadelphia Hit & Run Kelly Oubre Jr. is in the hospital and on the mend after getting struck by a car in a hit-and-run in the city he plays for -- and while it sounds like he'll recover ... he's banged up. According to the.. TMZ.com - Published on November 12, 2023
Oubre injured after being hit by vehicle near home Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr is set to miss significant playing time after he is struck by a vehicle near his home. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2023	Harden joins Clippers from 76ers after strike Ten-time NBA All-Star guard James Harden completes move to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers after a strike with his former club. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2023
76ers' Embiid fined for making 'obscene gesture' Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid is handed a $35,000 (£28,800) fine for repeatedly making an "obscene gesture" during Sunday's win against the Portland Trail Blazers. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023	NBA fines Harden $100,000 over trade and strike row The NBA fines James Harden $100,000 for saying he would not play for his club the Philadelphia 76ers after trade talks break down. BBC Sport - Published on August 22, 2023
'Unguardable' Tatum breaks Curry record in Celtics win Watch Jayson Tatum score 51 points to break Stephen Curry's game-seven points record, as the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 to reach the NBA Eastern Conference finals. BBC Sport - Published on May 15, 2023	Tatum haul leads Celtics to series victory Jayson Tatum's 51 points guides the Boston Celtics past the Philadelphia 76ers and into the Eastern Conference finals. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023
Dan Snyder Confirms Commanders Sale To Josh Harris, Magic Johnson It's official -- Dan Snyder is selling the Washington Commanders ... and he's handing over the reins to Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris, NBA legend Magic Johnson and David Blitzer. Both sides.. TMZ.com - Published on May 12, 2023	'Put him in the friendzone!' - watch Embiid's huge block Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid makes a brilliant block against Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2023
Embiid leads 76ers closer to series win over Celtics Joel Embiid reaches 30 points for a third straight game as the Philadelphia 76ers win 115-103 at the Boston Celtics to leave the defending Eastern Conference champions close to elimination from the.. BBC Sport - Published on May 10, 2023	Harden stars as Philadelphia level series James Harden stars as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in overtime to level their play-off series at 2-2. BBC Sport - Published on May 7, 2023
Celtics thrash Sixers to level semi-final MVP Joel Embiid's return cannot prevent the Philadelphia 76ers slipping to a 121-87 defeat by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023	Embiid named MVP and Lakers win semi-final opener The Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid has been named the NBA's most valuable player for the 2022-23 season. BBC Sport - Published on May 3, 2023
'Electric' Harden sinks 45 against Boston Watch James Harden equal his play-off high of 45 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in game one of the Eastern Conference semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2023	'Awesome' Harden inspires 76ers to opening win James Harden scores 45 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in game one of their Eastern Conference semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2023
76ers complete 4-0 series sweep of Nets in play-offs The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88 to complete a 4-0 series sweep in the NBA play-offs. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2023	Harden ejected as Sixers beat Nets in play-offs The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-97 for a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference play-off. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023
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'MVP race is over' - Embiid stars as 76ers edge Celtics Joel Embiid scores 52 points and adds 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 103-101. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2023	Embiid, Doncic & Irving star as 76ers beat Dallas Watch the best plays from Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as the Philadelphia 76ers dented Dallas Mavericks' hopes of making the NBA play-offs with victory on Wednesday. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023
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In-form 76ers beat play-off rivals Cavaliers The Philadelphia 76ers claim a sixth successive NBA win by beating play-off rivals the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-109. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023	McClung steals the show at NBA slam dunk contest Watch as Philadelphia 76ers Mac McClung, who has only played in two NBA games, steals the show with some spectacular slam dunks at the NBA All-Star Weekend. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023
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