26 Apr
Joel Embiid reveals Bell’s palsy diagnosis after 50-point outing beats Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament.
26 Apr
Where do Nuggets rank among LeBron James’ toughest opponents ever?
The Lakers have lost 11 straight games to the Nuggets and trail their first-round playoff series 3-0. How many teams have proven tougher for LeBron James?
26 Apr
‘You can’t fake that fire’: What fueled Kevin Durant’s incredible return to the game
The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was — and more.
26 Apr
Lakers falter again, on brink of another 4-0 exit
With the Lakers in another 3-0 hole to the Nuggets, LeBron James said the pressure the team is facing “is what the postseason is about.”
26 Apr
Knicks call Embiid’s flagrant on Robinson ‘dirty’
The Knicks took exception to a flagrant foul 76ers star Joel Embiid committed on Mitchell Robinson, calling the play “dirty.”
26 Apr
Nuggets on brink of sweeping LeBron James, Lakers after winning Game 3 112-105
The Denver Nuggets are one win away from a second-round berth following a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series.
26 Apr
Embiid puts up 50, reveals Bell’s palsy diagnosis
Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a form of facial paralysis.
26 Apr
Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
The reigning NBA MVP dropped 50 points in the 76ers’ 125-114 Game 3 victory over the Knicks on Thursday, setting up a potential series comeback.
26 Apr
‘Floodgates open’ for Magic, Banchero in win
Magic ride hot shooting to 121-83 win over the Cavaliers, Orlando’s first playoff win at home in almost 13 years.
26 Apr
Embiid puts up 50 on heels of comeback vow
Joel Embiid led the 76ers to a win over the Knicks in Game 3 on Thursday night, having said after Philadelphia dropped into a 2-0 hole that “we’re going to win this series.”