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De’Anthony Melton says he’s ready to play and could return for Game 3

De’Anthony Melton was able to practice Wednesday and the valuable two-way guard is hoping to return to the Sixers’ lineup for Game 3 vs. the Knicks.

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Was Monday’s Game 2 loss one of the worst in Sixers history? It depends what happens next

The Sixers suffered multiple devastating losses the last time they played the Knicks in the playoffs. How they respond in this series will determine if Game 2 is historically heartbreaking or just a footnote.

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Tyrese Maxey wins NBA’s 2024 Most Improved Player award

Tyrese Maxey on Tuesday was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player.

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NBA admits multiple blown calls in wild Knicks-Sixers Game 2

Yes, Tyrese Maxey was fouled on the game-swinging inbounds play. Twice.

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Sixers win four-way tiebreaker, will select 16th overall in 2024 NBA Draft

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LeBron, Stephen A. among those calling out officials after Knicks’ controversial win vs. Sixers

Tyrese Maxey batteld illness, Joel Embiid battled injury and the Sixers did just enough to gut out a massive road victory over Jalen Brunson and the Knicks in Game 2... but they couldn’t beat the NBA officials.

Joel Embiid: ‘We’re going to win this. ... we’re the better team and we’re going to keep fighting’

Joel Embiid was as fired up postgame as we’ve ever seen after the Sixers’ heartbreaking Game 2 loss to the Knicks.

Sixers to file grievance over officiating of first two games vs. Knicks: ‘That’s fucking unacceptable’

The end to Game 2 was as frustrating as it gets for the Sixers. Nick Nurse tried to call a timeout, Joel Embiid thought there was a foul and now the team will file a grievance.

Sixers Bell Ringer: Maxey, Embiid duo posts 69 points in gut-wrenching Game 2 loss to Knicks

Despite a combined 69 points from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers were outdone by a last minute burst from the New York Knicks on Monday, falling 104-101 in Game 2.

Sixers blow late lead in Game 2, go back to Philly down 2-0 to Knicks

The Sixers had every opportunity to win Game 2, but they couldn’t hold a five-point lead with 47 seconds left and will now head back to Philly down 2-0 to the Knicks.

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Coming out of halftime, the Philadelphia 76ers look to even their first-round series against the New York Knicks in Game 2 action of the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid available for Game 2 vs. Knicks

After missing shootaround and being listed as questionable, Tyrese Maxey is available to play Game 2 vs. the Knicks. Joel Embiid will also suit up.

Sixers-Knicks First Round Game 2: First Half Thread

After a Game 1 defeat, the Philadelphia 76ers look to even their first-round series against the New York Knicks as they take the floor at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening.

Tyrese Maxey questionable for Game 2 vs. Knicks with illness

Tyrese Maxey is questionable for Game 2 vs. the Knicks with an illness.

Sixers look to snag Game 2 road win and even series against New York

Despite a gimpy Joel Embiid, Philadelphia looks to seize home court advantage with a Game 2 win at the Garden.

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Tyrese Maxey named finalist for NBA’s Most Improved Player award

No surprise here: Tyrese Maxey has been named a finalist for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award.

3 takeaways from rollercoaster Game 1 loss to Knicks

The Sixers’ Game 1 loss to the Knicks was exhausting to watch. As we look to Game 2, let’s see what went wrong and what went right.

Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers outlasted by Knicks in Game 1 after Embiid injury scare

The Philadelphia 76ers fell 111-104 to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs on Saturday.

Joel Embiid has another scare, Sixers drop a dramatic Game 1 to Knicks

Joel Embiid got off to a hot start, but had another injury scare. The Sixers hung with the Knicks for most of the night, but New York was red hot down the stretch in Game 1.

Sixers-Knicks Game 1 Showdown: second half thread

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre, Jr. hit the Turnpike to visit Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Donte Divencezno and the New York Knicks. Nick Nurse will attempt to beat Tom Thibodeau is a chess match, as well.

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Sixers-Knicks Game 1 Showdown: first half thread

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre, Jr. hit the Turnpike to visit Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Donte Divencezno and the New York Knicks. Nick Nurse will attempt to beat Tom Thibodeau is a chess match, as well.

Sixers look to flip script vs. Knicks in Game 1 matchup

The Knicks had their number this year, but the Sixers, winners of nine straight, will look to steal Game 1 at Madison Square Garden.

Would Nick Nurse use a closing lineup without Tobias Harris again?

Did Tobias Harris sit the end of the Sixers’ win vs. the Heat because he was tired or because he wasn’t playing well? In any case, Nick Nurse made the right decision.

Process vs. Leon Rose revival: Two vastly different rebuilds collide in Sixers-Knicks showdown

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Nick Nurse gives Sixers fans another reason to believe

The Sixers won a game Wednesday that they typically never win, in part thanks to Nick Nurse and his coaching staff.

5 next-day takeaways from Sixers’ Play-In win over Heat as we look ahead to Knicks

There are no style points in the postseason, but the Sixers showed plenty of grit in an ugly Play-In win over the Heat Wednesday night.

Why Joel Embiid’s fourth quarter against the Heat was a step in the right direction

Joel Embiid struggled for most of the night, but came alive just in time to lift the Sixers to a win Play-In win over the Heat.

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