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Philadelphia 76ers Outlast Portland Trail Blazers, 120-119

By Stephen Ur - The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Portland Trailblazers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, on Friday night. They were looking for their fourth consecutive victory. Portland controlled the first half of this game and even led by as much as 21 points at one point. The Sixers came storming back, … Continue reading Philadelphia 76ers Outlast Portland Trail Blazers, 120-119

Philadelphia 76ers Come Back to Beat Memphis Grizzlies 110-105

By Stephen Ur - The Philadelphia 76ers returned from the All-Star Break, hosting the Memphis Grizzlies at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday night.  Joel Embiid had potentially his worst half of his career as he had nine points in the first half, shooting 2 of 14  from the floor. Memphis led … Continue reading Philadelphia 76ers Come Back to Beat Memphis Grizzlies 110-105

Philadelphia 76ers Sink Cleveland Cavaliers 118-112

By Stephen Ur - The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday night. This was the final game for both teams before the All-Star Break. Philadelphia had a strong first half, leading 63-38 at halftime. Cleveland played a much stronger second half, outscoring the Sixers 32-24 … Continue reading Philadelphia 76ers Sink Cleveland Cavaliers 118-112

3 Dead, 5 Injured In Mass Shooting At Michigan State University

By Tiffany Williams – On Monday night, in East Lansing, Michigan at Michigan State University, police responded to an active shooter situation that has left three people dead and five others injured.  Police confirm that the suspect has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the area of Lake Lansing Road and Larch Street in … Continue reading 3 Dead, 5 Injured In Mass Shooting At Michigan State University

Philadelphia 76ers Defeat Houston Rockets 123-104

By Stephen Ur - The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Houston Rockets at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Monday night. James Harden was going against his former team as he played in Houston from 2012 to 2021 before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. This was the fifth time he's faced the Rockets … Continue reading Philadelphia 76ers Defeat Houston Rockets 123-104

Philadelphia 76ers Sneak Past Brooklyn Nets in 101-98 Win

By Stephen Ur - The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday night. This was a matchup between two of the top five teams in the Eastern Conference as the 76ers came into the game in third place with the Nets in fifth. For Sixers star James … Continue reading Philadelphia 76ers Sneak Past Brooklyn Nets in 101-98 Win

The Wild Wild West: NBA Trade Deadline

By DJ Harding  Before February 6th, there was only one trade with the Lakers acquiring Rui Hachimura, sending Kendrick Nunn and 2 second round picks to the Washington Wizards. Then , as February 9th, 3pm, was fast approaching, the past 3 days were filled with trades that turned teams into contenders and threats and watched … Continue reading The Wild Wild West: NBA Trade Deadline

Chiefs Thursday Practice Session

By DJ Harding - The Chiefs had Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle,  Linebacker Willie Gay (shoulder), Running Back Jerick McKinnon (ankles), Running Back Isiah Pacheco (wrist), Guard Trey Smith (ankle), and Wide Receiver JuJu Smith Schuster (knee) listed as full participants. Mahomes took on his traditional workload which is a good sign given his high ankle … Continue reading Chiefs Thursday Practice Session