'He's Our Guy': Sixers Fans Thrilled After Joel Embiid Powers Sixers To Game 3 Win Vs. Heat
The MVP finalist missed the first two games of the series -- both Sixers' losses -- while dealing with a concussion and an orbital fracture.
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The MVP finalist missed the first two games of the series -- both Sixers' losses -- while dealing with a concussion and an orbital fracture.
Wearing a black mask, Embiid had 18 points and 11 rebounds after missing the first two games of the series.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Sixers.
Doc Rivers spoke with the media on Thursday following the team's 119-103 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2.
The Nets said it was decided upon after consultation with multiple back specialists.
The question going into Friday will revolve around whether Philadelphia's Joel Embiid could be ready for Game 3.
Tobias Harris scored 27 points for Philadelphia, which got 19 from Tyrese Maxey and 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists from James Harden.
Joel Embiid would need to clear concussion protocols and see a doctor later this week to check out his orbital fracture in order to play.
The Sixers will face the top-seeded Miami Heat in the second round.
Director of Sports Medicine for Jefferson 3B Othropedics Dr. Arthur Bartolozzi joined Eyewitness News This Morning to discuss Embiid's injury.
Philly fans are no strangers to booing when their teams aren't producing and they let the Sixers hear it after dropping Game 5, giving the Raptors life as they head back to their home court.
The nerves in Philly are suddenly as tight as the rims.
Doctors say Embiid's thumb injury is common and the surgery to fix it is pretty basic.
Embiid made his remarks to reporters after a 110-102 loss on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.
The ligament tear is the latest injury Embiid will have to play through during the postseason.
Jack Eichel got the lone goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night.
Brandon Graham suffered the injury in the team's 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
William Loevner, from Pittsburgh, and Katie Florio, a native of Philadelphia, were the top elite finishers at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon.
The NEXT Weather team is tracking two weather systems this week in the Philadelphia region as we get closer to Thanksgiving.
Philadelphia police sources say the woman who was found dead at the home on the 4100 block of Parrish Street was 51 years old.
Jack Eichel got the lone goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Brandon Graham suffered the injury in the team's 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.
Philadelphia police are looking for a 19-year-old man who they say promoted illegal car meetups on social media.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
If you're eyeing new electronics this holiday season, buying refurbished could be a better deal than Black Friday prices.
Daniel Tranchina and his family woke up to chaos outside his Ridley Township home two different times early Sunday morning.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Jack Eichel got the lone goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night.
Brandon Graham suffered the injury in the team's 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Prosecutors in Bucks County, Pennsylvania say 12 women have come forward to accuse Andrew Gallo of drugging and sexually assaulting them while they were impaired. Many of the victims said they met Gallo through a dating website.
Bill Kelly says rain will move into the Philadelphia region on Tuesday morning, but it will clear out in the afternoon.
Ocean City, New Jersey, residents packed a meeting Monday to hear from a developer about plans to build a hotel on the iconic boardwalk. Their reactions to the proposal were mixed.
Philadelphia police have arrested another person in connection with illegal car meetups in the city this fall and have an arrest warrant for an additional suspect, officials announced.
Bill Kelly has your NEXT Weather forecast to get you prepared for the Thanksgiving holiday.
