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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid returned from injury in time for the team's playoff run, beginning with a slim 105-104 play-in victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. However, the NBA's reigning MVP looked far from 100 percent on a night when the team's supporting cast carried much of the weight.

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Watch: Embiid and Maxey were hype after Sixers play-in win vs. Heat

NBA News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

76ers vs. Heat play-in breakdown: Nico Batum saves the day in victory

The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Miami Heat in a play-in game with the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed on the line. The Sixers shrunk under the aggressive, physical Heat and still came out on top 105-104.

Nicolas Batum News / Yardbarker / 25 minutes ago

Watch: Nicolas Batum makes it rain from deep for the 76ers

When the 76ers traded James Harden, they lost a lot of scoring. They got it back from Nicolas Batum on Wednesday.

76ers hold off Heat, advance to face Knicks in first round

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Heat lose first play-in game, and possibly Jimmy Butler

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 57 minutes ago

Watch: 'Playoff Jimmy' activated for play-in game

Jimmy Butler is a different player in the postseason. “Playoff Jimmy” excelled in the play-in game early.

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Joel Embiid News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

Grant Hill gushes over rare talent that Joel Embiid brings to Team USA

Right now, Joel Embiid is focused on leading the Philadelphia 76ers past the Miami Heat in the play-in game. But even once the Sixers season wraps up, Embiid will still be balling out in red, white and blue.

Philadelphia 76ers News / FirstSportz / 48 minutes ago

Charles Barkley makes a bold prediction about Joel Embiid’s 76ers ahead of ‘tough’ playoff road

With the Philadelphia 76ers facing the Miami Heat in the Play-In tournament, Charles Barkley sent an awakening message to Joel Embiid and company. The Sixers finished the season as the second seed in the East with a record of 47-35.

NBA News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

NBA Play-In: Heat-76ers Preview, Props & Prediction

The Eastern Conference takes the stage Wednesday for the NBA's play-in round, with the Philadelphia 76ers playing host to the Miami Heat in the first game of the night.

NBA News / Action Network / 5 hours ago

NBA Play-In best bets: Expert spread picks, player props, odds for 4/17

Action Network shares NBA Play-In best bets on Wednesday, including expert spread picks, player props and odds for April 17.

Look of the Day for 4/17: A different value play on Embiid

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NBA props for Wednesday April 17: Do we like Hield? Yeah, Buddy

NBA News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Look of the Day for 4/17: A different angle on Embiid

We fell short on our Look of the Day for Tuesday night, but we're back on Wednesday night with another prop bet for the NBA Play-In Tournament.

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NBA News / ClutchPoints / 5 hours ago

76ers bold predictions for 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament vs. Heat

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will duke it out in the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament for a chance at being the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed in the NBA playoffs.

Joel Embiid News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Joel Embiid's status looms over Heat-76ers play-in game

The Philadelphia 76ers are a much better team with Joel Embiid in the lineup. While that's hardly breaking news, there's a noticeable difference in the way the 76ers play when the reigning NBA MVP is on the floor.

NBA News / Action Network / April 16

NBA Play-In Tournament: Heat vs. 76ers prediction, odds, pick for Wednesday 4/17

Chris Baker of the Action Network has NBA play-in tournament odds and a Heat vs. 76ers pick and prediction for Wednesday, April 17.

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Tyrese Maxey News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey points to hardships that prepared him for playoffs

CAMDEN, N.J. — Tyrese Maxey is more prepared for the playoffs than he ever has been. The Philadelphia 76ers’ star guard has improved significantly this season, becoming the perfect complement to Joel Embiid.

Joel Embiid News / NBA Analysis Network / 3 hours ago

76ers Receive Another Major Injury Update On Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers did all that they could near the end of the regular season to avoid the NBA Play-In Tournament. They ended the season on an eight-game winning streak, but the hole they were in was too deep to climb out of.

Buddy Hield News / FirstSportz / April 16

Sixers player Buddy Hield breaks 19-year-old record by playing 84 games in regular season

One of the purest shooters in the league, Buddy Hield made NBA history following the season Finale against the Brooklyn Nets. Hield started this season as a Pacer, though midway through the season, he was traded by Indiana to the 76ers.

Buddy Hield News / Larry Brown Sports / 14 hours ago

76ers guard makes unusual bit of NBA history

The guard did it simply by checking into the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Last Word On Sports / 17 hours ago

Philadelphia 76ers Fill Open Roster Spot Ahead of Postseason

With just one game left in the regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers have filled their last open roster spot. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the 76ers are promoting rookie wing Ricky Council IV to a standard contract.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Hoops Rumors / 12 minutes ago

Sixers converting Ricky Council IV to standard contract

Sixers signing wing Ricky Council IV to four-year standard contract

The Sixers are signing two-way wing Ricky Council IV to a new four-year standard contract.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / 22 hours ago

Clippers signing former first-round pick

The 19th overall pick in the 2021 draft played two seasons for the Hornets.

Kawhi Leonard injury status up in the air ahead of NBA playoffs

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Allen Iverson News / Fadeaway World / 21 hours ago

Sixers Get Hammered For Tiny Allen Iverson Statue, But Later Revealed To Be A Misunderstanding

The unveiling of Allen Iverson's statue by the Philadelphia 76ers sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many expressing outrage and amusement at its perceived small size.

Kelly Oubre News / Last Word On Sports / 16 hours ago

How This 76ers Player Has Proven His Value

Late in the summer of 2023, when Kelly Oubre Jr., signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on an NBA minimum contract. It was a depth move for a team that desperately needed offensive help.