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The Canadian PressJoel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid showed why Philadelphia always has a shot at a long postseason run as long as he’s in the lineup. Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament on Wednesday night. The 76ers earned the No. 7 seed and advanced to play the second-seeded New York Knicks in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. G
Yahoo SportsNBA play-in: 76ers overcome sluggish 1st half, rally past Heat to set up first-round matchup with Knicks
Some hot 3-point shooting and a free chicken promotion helped spark a second-half 76ers rally.
The Canadian PressKlay Thompson wants do decompress from season before delving into what's next as a free agent
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fighting his emotions from the most frustrating of nights, Klay Thompson peered high into the upper deck of Sacramento's Golden 1 Center and caught a glimpse of one remaining fan wearing his No. 11 jersey. That moment meant a great deal to him, a lasting memory to take into the offseason that is far sweeter than his 0-for-10 shooting performance in a 118-94 loss at Sacramento in the play-in tournament Tuesday night that ended the Warriors season without a playoff berth. “I d
The Canadian PressDonovan Mitchell healthy, ready to make second playoff run with Cavs a year after painful early exit
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Donovan Mitchell understands what's at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature among the NBA's stars, maybe even his future with Cleveland, is on the line. An uneven season filled with twists, turns and injurie s for the Cavs has returned Mitchell to the playoffs, where he will be judged. There's weight and pressure. Nothing new. "Comes with the territory,” Mitchell said. After being s lowed by a left knee injury since the All-Star break, Mitc