Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid (calf) and James Harden (Achilles) are returning to the lineup vs. the Dallas Mavericks (ESPN, 7:30 PM). Both tested injuries on court pregame and are good to go.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Source: Twitter @wojespn
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Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers came home from a daunting road trip to face…Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
As fun as that sounds, all it took was a big fourth quarter to outlast Dallas in James Harden’s return:
thepaintedlines.com/sixers-outlast… – 11:54 PM
The Sixers came home from a daunting road trip to face…Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
As fun as that sounds, all it took was a big fourth quarter to outlast Dallas in James Harden’s return:
thepaintedlines.com/sixers-outlast… – 11:54 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
James Harden rallied after a tough start to the game on Wednesday, but saying that his Achilles has bothered him in some capacity for “months” was not exactly reassuring
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-ja… – 11:52 PM
James Harden rallied after a tough start to the game on Wednesday, but saying that his Achilles has bothered him in some capacity for “months” was not exactly reassuring
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-ja… – 11:52 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Joel Embiid outdueled Luka and the Mavs for the Sixers’ 50th win of the season 😤
(📍 @GooglePixel_US) pic.twitter.com/1OWLmFN8uA – 11:50 PM
Joel Embiid outdueled Luka and the Mavs for the Sixers’ 50th win of the season 😤
(📍 @GooglePixel_US) pic.twitter.com/1OWLmFN8uA – 11:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Russell Westbrook:
– 36 points
– 10 assists
– 2 blocks
– 5 3s
He’s the oldest player (34) to ever hit 35/10/2 + 5 3s in a game.
James Harden and Vince Carter were both 30 years old when they did it. No one else 30 or over has done it. – 11:44 PM
Russell Westbrook:
– 36 points
– 10 assists
– 2 blocks
– 5 3s
He’s the oldest player (34) to ever hit 35/10/2 + 5 3s in a game.
James Harden and Vince Carter were both 30 years old when they did it. No one else 30 or over has done it. – 11:44 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
James Harden was asked about his Achilles soreness. Some notable takeaways were that he said it has been bothering him for months and that he doesn’t expect the issue to “completely go away.” pic.twitter.com/uJRMzIlf4W – 11:28 PM
James Harden was asked about his Achilles soreness. Some notable takeaways were that he said it has been bothering him for months and that he doesn’t expect the issue to “completely go away.” pic.twitter.com/uJRMzIlf4W – 11:28 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden on his Achilles injury: “I don’t know where it came from, but it’s been bothering me for some months, I would say. I just wanted to continue to play on it. There was one point to where, the last game I played, it was just really unbearable.” – 11:24 PM
James Harden on his Achilles injury: “I don’t know where it came from, but it’s been bothering me for some months, I would say. I just wanted to continue to play on it. There was one point to where, the last game I played, it was just really unbearable.” – 11:24 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid fires back at those who criticized him for sitting the matchup with Nikola Jokic #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/29/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:22 PM
Joel Embiid fires back at those who criticized him for sitting the matchup with Nikola Jokic #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/29/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:22 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Harden, on his sore Achilles: “Just trying to do the proper thing and continue to maintain it, finish these last six games off and be ready to take that week of preparation. I mean, I don’t think it’s gonna completely go away, but, you know, I’m out there.” – 11:21 PM
Harden, on his sore Achilles: “Just trying to do the proper thing and continue to maintain it, finish these last six games off and be ready to take that week of preparation. I mean, I don’t think it’s gonna completely go away, but, you know, I’m out there.” – 11:21 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid got asked about missing the game in Denver earlier this week and its effect on MVP: “If one game is gonna hurt anybody’s chances, I guess everybody should be out of it. We all have bad games. Guys miss matchups, it’s not the first time.” pic.twitter.com/nAlAisvXCc – 11:14 PM
Joel Embiid got asked about missing the game in Denver earlier this week and its effect on MVP: “If one game is gonna hurt anybody’s chances, I guess everybody should be out of it. We all have bad games. Guys miss matchups, it’s not the first time.” pic.twitter.com/nAlAisvXCc – 11:14 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
More Embiid: “… It’s not really a matchup about me and Nikola. He’s a great player. Amazing player…He’s one or the best players in the league and I’m a huge fan. So not playing against him was a huge bummer, but there’s a bigger goal in sight … – 11:12 PM
More Embiid: “… It’s not really a matchup about me and Nikola. He’s a great player. Amazing player…He’s one or the best players in the league and I’m a huge fan. So not playing against him was a huge bummer, but there’s a bigger goal in sight … – 11:12 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
More Embiid: “…I got nothing to prove. The last matchup, we won and I had whatever I had. To go out there & say that I’m scared after what I did the last time is kind of stupid. But like I said, I don’t care if I win it or not…I’m just focused on trying to win a championship.” – 11:12 PM
More Embiid: “…I got nothing to prove. The last matchup, we won and I had whatever I had. To go out there & say that I’m scared after what I did the last time is kind of stupid. But like I said, I don’t care if I win it or not…I’m just focused on trying to win a championship.” – 11:12 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Harden, continued: “Six games left to finish the season off, finish off strong and we get another week to prepare. I felt like tonight was the game to come back.” – 11:10 PM
Harden, continued: “Six games left to finish the season off, finish off strong and we get another week to prepare. I felt like tonight was the game to come back.” – 11:10 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid when asked if not playing Monday vs. Jokic will impact his MVP chances: “I don’t care. Like I said, it’s all about the playoffs. If one game is gonna hurt anybody’s chances, then I guess everybody should be out of it. We all have bad games. Guys miss matchups… – 11:09 PM
Joel Embiid when asked if not playing Monday vs. Jokic will impact his MVP chances: “I don’t care. Like I said, it’s all about the playoffs. If one game is gonna hurt anybody’s chances, then I guess everybody should be out of it. We all have bad games. Guys miss matchups… – 11:09 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid, on whether he thinks it’s fair if his MVP chances are hurt by missing the Denver game: “I don’t care…If one game is going to hurt anybody’s chances, then I guess everybody should be out of it.”
Full quote below pic.twitter.com/52w2YzW8rM – 11:09 PM
Joel Embiid, on whether he thinks it’s fair if his MVP chances are hurt by missing the Denver game: “I don’t care…If one game is going to hurt anybody’s chances, then I guess everybody should be out of it.”
Full quote below pic.twitter.com/52w2YzW8rM – 11:09 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
After the game, James Harden spoke of his Achilles soreness: “I don’t know where it came from. It’s been bothering me for some months, I would say. I just wanted to continue to play on it. There was one point in the last game I played it was just really unbearable.” – 11:08 PM
After the game, James Harden spoke of his Achilles soreness: “I don’t know where it came from. It’s been bothering me for some months, I would say. I just wanted to continue to play on it. There was one point in the last game I played it was just really unbearable.” – 11:08 PM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
So ESPN shows Jokic, Embiid, Giannis chart of ppg, rpg but not apg…..smh – 11:06 PM
So ESPN shows Jokic, Embiid, Giannis chart of ppg, rpg but not apg…..smh – 11:06 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
James Harden said postgame tonight that his left Achilles had been bothering him for “months.” He said it was “a little sore” in his return from a four-game absence, that he felt OK overall.
Asked how he was feeling, Joel Embiid said his right calf was “good enough.” – 11:02 PM
James Harden said postgame tonight that his left Achilles had been bothering him for “months.” He said it was “a little sore” in his return from a four-game absence, that he felt OK overall.
Asked how he was feeling, Joel Embiid said his right calf was “good enough.” – 11:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid, asked whether he thinks it’s fair that missing Monday’s game in Denver, says, “I don’t care.”
Went on to say it’s all about the playoffs.
“To say I’m scared to go up there and face him after what I did last night…is stupid.” – 10:59 PM
Embiid, asked whether he thinks it’s fair that missing Monday’s game in Denver, says, “I don’t care.”
Went on to say it’s all about the playoffs.
“To say I’m scared to go up there and face him after what I did last night…is stupid.” – 10:59 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid with a block in crunch time on Luka 🔥
pic.twitter.com/NFgyRC2G71 – 10:41 PM
Embiid with a block in crunch time on Luka 🔥
pic.twitter.com/NFgyRC2G71 – 10:41 PM
Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
Pick a star to play with … Curry, Giannis, Embiid, Jokic, LeBron, Tatum, Kawhi, etc., etc. Why would you want to play with Luka? – 10:18 PM
Pick a star to play with … Curry, Giannis, Embiid, Jokic, LeBron, Tatum, Kawhi, etc., etc. Why would you want to play with Luka? – 10:18 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Embiid and Luka started having a fireside chat at halfcourt before the buzzer even went off – 10:13 PM
Embiid and Luka started having a fireside chat at halfcourt before the buzzer even went off – 10:13 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
God I hope there was some ESPN boom mic trained at Joel Embiid and Luka Doncic in those closing seconds. – 10:12 PM
God I hope there was some ESPN boom mic trained at Joel Embiid and Luka Doncic in those closing seconds. – 10:12 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
embiid just blocked the mavs into the lottery pic.twitter.com/HExy2w1Wxi – 10:12 PM
embiid just blocked the mavs into the lottery pic.twitter.com/HExy2w1Wxi – 10:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Philadelphia 116, Dallas 108.
A 16-5 run over the final 7 minutes of game action for Philadelphia sends Dallas to a 14th loss in the Mavericks’ last 20 games, and drops them a game behind OKC (if Thunder beat Detroit) for 10th in the West.
Joel Embiid had 25 for Philly. – 10:12 PM
Final: Philadelphia 116, Dallas 108.
A 16-5 run over the final 7 minutes of game action for Philadelphia sends Dallas to a 14th loss in the Mavericks’ last 20 games, and drops them a game behind OKC (if Thunder beat Detroit) for 10th in the West.
Joel Embiid had 25 for Philly. – 10:12 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Sixers shrug off a slow start, beat Mavs 116-108 to get their 50th win of the season, improving to 50-26.
Embiid had 25/9 after missing Monday’s game with a calf injury, and Harden had 15/12 on 4-14 shooting after missing a little over week with a sore Achilles. – 10:12 PM
Final: Sixers shrug off a slow start, beat Mavs 116-108 to get their 50th win of the season, improving to 50-26.
Embiid had 25/9 after missing Monday’s game with a calf injury, and Harden had 15/12 on 4-14 shooting after missing a little over week with a sore Achilles. – 10:12 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Breen and Jeff agree Harden was in the act of shooting but instead of 3 FTs it’s ball out. And all I can think of is that 3 shot foul Jokic got the other night 🤣🤣🤣. All I ask is get each crew on the same page with this play. pic.twitter.com/f2sRNC2xgm – 9:57 PM
Breen and Jeff agree Harden was in the act of shooting but instead of 3 FTs it’s ball out. And all I can think of is that 3 shot foul Jokic got the other night 🤣🤣🤣. All I ask is get each crew on the same page with this play. pic.twitter.com/f2sRNC2xgm – 9:57 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers run Harden-Embiid two-man game at JaVale two straight possessions, five points for Embiid.
Sixers up two, but it feels like this game could get pretty crazy down the stretch. Been that type of night. – 9:55 PM
Sixers run Harden-Embiid two-man game at JaVale two straight possessions, five points for Embiid.
Sixers up two, but it feels like this game could get pretty crazy down the stretch. Been that type of night. – 9:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
What has the world come to that Harden complaining about not getting three free throws there is seen as okay? – 9:54 PM
What has the world come to that Harden complaining about not getting three free throws there is seen as okay? – 9:54 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
4 Sixers ball watch, no box out and a foul against Harden. This is how you lose winnable home games. pic.twitter.com/ZdLDRwfVQm – 9:54 PM
4 Sixers ball watch, no box out and a foul against Harden. This is how you lose winnable home games. pic.twitter.com/ZdLDRwfVQm – 9:54 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
the refs just decided javale mcgee wasn’t athletic enough to legitimately block a james harden running layup attempt before it started descending – 9:53 PM
the refs just decided javale mcgee wasn’t athletic enough to legitimately block a james harden running layup attempt before it started descending – 9:53 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Harden has played 30 minutes with 8 to go. Hasn’t looked particularly spry. Embiid back. – 9:52 PM
Harden has played 30 minutes with 8 to go. Hasn’t looked particularly spry. Embiid back. – 9:52 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Been a wild start to the fourth quarter here in Philly, with some pretty chaotic play at both ends. Feels like it’s going to be a strange finish.
With Joel Embiid sitting on 25 minutes, will Doc Riveres get him back in here with Philly down 3 with 8 minutes to go? – 9:49 PM
Been a wild start to the fourth quarter here in Philly, with some pretty chaotic play at both ends. Feels like it’s going to be a strange finish.
With Joel Embiid sitting on 25 minutes, will Doc Riveres get him back in here with Philly down 3 with 8 minutes to go? – 9:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Dallas 91, Philadelphia 89.
Dallas has controlled most of this game, but rough stretches at the end of the second and third have this one close going to the 4th.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have 20 each for Philly, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have 19 for Dallas – 9:39 PM
After 3: Dallas 91, Philadelphia 89.
Dallas has controlled most of this game, but rough stretches at the end of the second and third have this one close going to the 4th.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have 20 each for Philly, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have 19 for Dallas – 9:39 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The Sixers resting both Harden and Embiid facing a zone defense… (maybe the exact scenario Isaiah Joe could have helped them.) – 9:32 PM
The Sixers resting both Harden and Embiid facing a zone defense… (maybe the exact scenario Isaiah Joe could have helped them.) – 9:32 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, midway thru Q3:
Embiid: 20 PTS / 6 REB / 3 AST
Maxey: 20 PTS / 4 REB / 2 AST – 9:30 PM
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, midway thru Q3:
Embiid: 20 PTS / 6 REB / 3 AST
Maxey: 20 PTS / 4 REB / 2 AST – 9:30 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
13-3 run by the Sixers and they’ve taken a 74-71 lead midway through the 3rd. The Mavs previously led by 12 points in the first half.
Embiid’s up to 18, Maxey’s at 17 and the Sixers are shooting 10-22 from 3 as a team.
Not a great defensive showing from either team so far. – 9:20 PM
13-3 run by the Sixers and they’ve taken a 74-71 lead midway through the 3rd. The Mavs previously led by 12 points in the first half.
Embiid’s up to 18, Maxey’s at 17 and the Sixers are shooting 10-22 from 3 as a team.
Not a great defensive showing from either team so far. – 9:20 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Here’s where Joel Embiid appeared to hurt his arm or shoulder. pic.twitter.com/xynnnSvfbN – 9:15 PM
Here’s where Joel Embiid appeared to hurt his arm or shoulder. pic.twitter.com/xynnnSvfbN – 9:15 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Jokic got 3 free throws vs the Sixers the other night on this same type of play. Here Harden only gets 2. Hopefully the league will get this one consistent ahead of playoffs. I still can’t seem to figure it out. pic.twitter.com/fIXODeoCsO – 8:54 PM
Jokic got 3 free throws vs the Sixers the other night on this same type of play. Here Harden only gets 2. Hopefully the league will get this one consistent ahead of playoffs. I still can’t seem to figure it out. pic.twitter.com/fIXODeoCsO – 8:54 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Another energetic half for the Mavs as they lead in Philly 62-57 They built a lead as large as 12 before a late 76er push. 10 Mavs play, 9 score, led by Irving w/15 . Luka 11-5-6. Embiid 14, Maxey 10 for Philly as Mavs try to sweep season series. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 8:53 PM
Another energetic half for the Mavs as they lead in Philly 62-57 They built a lead as large as 12 before a late 76er push. 10 Mavs play, 9 score, led by Irving w/15 . Luka 11-5-6. Embiid 14, Maxey 10 for Philly as Mavs try to sweep season series. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 8:53 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Not a great half for the Sixers, a little fortunate Dallas stunk it up to end the second quarter.
Some good Embiid as the roamer stuff late in half against small ball, and Harden finally got a little something going – 8:50 PM
Not a great half for the Sixers, a little fortunate Dallas stunk it up to end the second quarter.
Some good Embiid as the roamer stuff late in half against small ball, and Harden finally got a little something going – 8:50 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Dallas 62, Philly 57.
15 points for Kyrie Irving to lead the Mavs, and 14 for Joel Embiid to lead Philly. Sixers had a quick 9-2 run to end the half to more than cut a 12-point Dallas lead in half. – 8:50 PM
Halftime: Dallas 62, Philly 57.
15 points for Kyrie Irving to lead the Mavs, and 14 for Joel Embiid to lead Philly. Sixers had a quick 9-2 run to end the half to more than cut a 12-point Dallas lead in half. – 8:50 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
6-0 run by the Sixers to end the half, and Dallas’ once 12 point lead is now just 62-57 heading into the break.
Embiid has 14 on 4-8 shooting, but Harden has just 8/5/2 on 2-7 shooting. Maxey (10), Melton (9), Niang (9, but defense) and Harris (7) also chipping in. – 8:50 PM
6-0 run by the Sixers to end the half, and Dallas’ once 12 point lead is now just 62-57 heading into the break.
Embiid has 14 on 4-8 shooting, but Harden has just 8/5/2 on 2-7 shooting. Maxey (10), Melton (9), Niang (9, but defense) and Harris (7) also chipping in. – 8:50 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Mavs 62, Sixers 57. Sixers trailed by as many as 12 points before a little push at the end of the period. Embiid has 14-4-2. Harden is 2-of-7 from the floor but has 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Sixers have 7 turnovers that the Mavs parlayed into 11 points. – 8:49 PM
Halftime: Mavs 62, Sixers 57. Sixers trailed by as many as 12 points before a little push at the end of the period. Embiid has 14-4-2. Harden is 2-of-7 from the floor but has 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Sixers have 7 turnovers that the Mavs parlayed into 11 points. – 8:49 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Kleber gets a a solid foul in on Harden. That can’t feel good on an Achilles. pic.twitter.com/PsQoMcnMmR – 8:49 PM
Kleber gets a a solid foul in on Harden. That can’t feel good on an Achilles. pic.twitter.com/PsQoMcnMmR – 8:49 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Was a little concerned about Harden’s burst in the first quarter, but he just put Dallas’ best defender on skates with a baseline drive and blew by Dwight Powell (I think) on a drive earlier in this quarter. Encouraging. – 8:45 PM
Was a little concerned about Harden’s burst in the first quarter, but he just put Dallas’ best defender on skates with a baseline drive and blew by Dwight Powell (I think) on a drive earlier in this quarter. Encouraging. – 8:45 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Powell screens Embiid the shot blocker here. VanGundy says this type of screen is very effective vs. drop coverage. This type of play and how it’s officiated could determine a big playoff game. pic.twitter.com/gF9KIdbujV – 8:43 PM
Powell screens Embiid the shot blocker here. VanGundy says this type of screen is very effective vs. drop coverage. This type of play and how it’s officiated could determine a big playoff game. pic.twitter.com/gF9KIdbujV – 8:43 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Embiid and Harden are now checking in together. So, five minutes without them. – 8:30 PM
Embiid and Harden are now checking in together. So, five minutes without them. – 8:30 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
That’s 5+ minutes of no James Harden or Joel Embiid. Harden played the full first quarter, which is rare for him. Wonder if that has to do with him returning from injury, trying to avoid shorter shifts. – 8:28 PM
That’s 5+ minutes of no James Harden or Joel Embiid. Harden played the full first quarter, which is rare for him. Wonder if that has to do with him returning from injury, trying to avoid shorter shifts. – 8:28 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
* Nice to see Niang’s shots going in tonight. He’s slightly more valuable when that happens.
* Doing some switching with this Harden, Melton, McDaniels, Niang and Reed group.
* The Sixers with a bunch of head-scratching defensive decisions to end the quarter. – 8:15 PM
* Nice to see Niang’s shots going in tonight. He’s slightly more valuable when that happens.
* Doing some switching with this Harden, Melton, McDaniels, Niang and Reed group.
* The Sixers with a bunch of head-scratching defensive decisions to end the quarter. – 8:15 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Jeff VanGundy says he isn’t sure you should be able to bobble the ball all the way up the floor like Woods does here. And Harden doesn’t get the continuation I assume. pic.twitter.com/8e3HwoSBlm – 8:15 PM
Jeff VanGundy says he isn’t sure you should be able to bobble the ball all the way up the floor like Woods does here. And Harden doesn’t get the continuation I assume. pic.twitter.com/8e3HwoSBlm – 8:15 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Mavs 37, Sixers 28 at the end of the first, after that four-point play by Green that (shockingly!) the home fans did not love. Embiid has 10 and 3 in his return from a tight calf. Harden went 0-for-4 from the floor but had three assists. – 8:15 PM
Mavs 37, Sixers 28 at the end of the first, after that four-point play by Green that (shockingly!) the home fans did not love. Embiid has 10 and 3 in his return from a tight calf. Harden went 0-for-4 from the floor but had three assists. – 8:15 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Bball Paul gets the backup center nod to start tonight. Surprised Harden appears to be on track to play the whole first quarter. – 8:08 PM
Bball Paul gets the backup center nod to start tonight. Surprised Harden appears to be on track to play the whole first quarter. – 8:08 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
With Harden back, Melton has returned to his sixth-man role. Just checked in after Maxey picked up his second foul. – 7:59 PM
With Harden back, Melton has returned to his sixth-man role. Just checked in after Maxey picked up his second foul. – 7:59 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Biggest question of the night for me is how James Harden looks and is moving. Early, but he certainly is rusty to start.
Feels like Sixers are fortunate to be down just 12-10. Dallas is 2-9 from deep on some great looks. – 7:57 PM
Biggest question of the night for me is how James Harden looks and is moving. Early, but he certainly is rusty to start.
Feels like Sixers are fortunate to be down just 12-10. Dallas is 2-9 from deep on some great looks. – 7:57 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Observations so far:
-Harden doesn’t look just fine. He’s deferring quite a bit (though not as much as we law saw vs Chicago.)
-Embiid is so good he’s helping a lot, but clearly winced after that first landing.
Get the sense they’re both pushing it a little tonight. – 7:56 PM
Observations so far:
-Harden doesn’t look just fine. He’s deferring quite a bit (though not as much as we law saw vs Chicago.)
-Embiid is so good he’s helping a lot, but clearly winced after that first landing.
Get the sense they’re both pushing it a little tonight. – 7:56 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Embiid grimaces as he goes the floor.” – Mike Breen after Embiid’s first dunk pic.twitter.com/zbwwLXs1g2 – 7:49 PM
“Embiid grimaces as he goes the floor.” – Mike Breen after Embiid’s first dunk pic.twitter.com/zbwwLXs1g2 – 7:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Philadelphia opens its scoring tonight with an emphatic dunk from Joel Embiid off an assist from James Harden. – 7:47 PM
Philadelphia opens its scoring tonight with an emphatic dunk from Joel Embiid off an assist from James Harden. – 7:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Bullock, Powell, Irving, Doncic
PHI starters: Harris, Tucker, Embiid, Maxey, Harden
6:45 tip @971TheFreak – 7:06 PM
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Bullock, Powell, Irving, Doncic
PHI starters: Harris, Tucker, Embiid, Maxey, Harden
6:45 tip @971TheFreak – 7:06 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs Live getting started now on BSSW and Harp and I will have the Mavs at Sixers broadcast at 630 CDT (Tipoff 645). An interview with Jaden Hardy will air around 635. Looks like Joel Embiid and James Harden will return to the floor for brief absences for Philadelphia tonight. – 7:05 PM
Mavs Live getting started now on BSSW and Harp and I will have the Mavs at Sixers broadcast at 630 CDT (Tipoff 645). An interview with Jaden Hardy will air around 635. Looks like Joel Embiid and James Harden will return to the floor for brief absences for Philadelphia tonight. – 7:05 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Sixers are 31-15 when both Embiid and Harden play, per @ESPNStatsInfo. – 7:03 PM
Sixers are 31-15 when both Embiid and Harden play, per @ESPNStatsInfo. – 7:03 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
As you may have heard, Joel Embiid and James Harden are both available tonight against Dallas. Normal starters. – 7:01 PM
As you may have heard, Joel Embiid and James Harden are both available tonight against Dallas. Normal starters. – 7:01 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Normal starting 5 for the Sixers tonight: Harden, Maxey, Harris, Tucker and Embiid. – 7:01 PM
Normal starting 5 for the Sixers tonight: Harden, Maxey, Harris, Tucker and Embiid. – 7:01 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Sixers say Embiid and Harden are in (you guys already knew because Woj of course) – 7:01 PM
Sixers say Embiid and Harden are in (you guys already knew because Woj of course) – 7:01 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers confirm Embiid and Harden are both available to play tonight. They’re both still going through their pregame on-court work. – 7:01 PM
Sixers confirm Embiid and Harden are both available to play tonight. They’re both still going through their pregame on-court work. – 7:01 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
James Harden and Joel Embiid are available to play tonight for the Sixers vs. Mavericks – 7:01 PM
James Harden and Joel Embiid are available to play tonight for the Sixers vs. Mavericks – 7:01 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid (calf) and James Harden (Achilles) are returning to the lineup vs. the Dallas Mavericks (ESPN, 7:30 PM). Both tested injuries on court pregame and are good to go. – 6:57 PM
ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid (calf) and James Harden (Achilles) are returning to the lineup vs. the Dallas Mavericks (ESPN, 7:30 PM). Both tested injuries on court pregame and are good to go. – 6:57 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
James Harden pregame jumpers ahead of Sixers-Mavs: pic.twitter.com/vxAZZ40SON – 6:53 PM
James Harden pregame jumpers ahead of Sixers-Mavs: pic.twitter.com/vxAZZ40SON – 6:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jason Kidd, when asked to compare Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic in light of their again being atop the MVP race: “Can they tie for MVP? Let’s see if we can get that done. … it’s going to be tough for you guys to decide how to vote on that one.” – 6:19 PM
Jason Kidd, when asked to compare Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic in light of their again being atop the MVP race: “Can they tie for MVP? Let’s see if we can get that done. … it’s going to be tough for you guys to decide how to vote on that one.” – 6:19 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Rivers says it was a collaborative decision to play Embiid the back-to-back and not in Denver, not one person.
Says the goal is to ramp up over this final stretch instead of ramping down. Wants guys to get used to playing 38-40 mins.
Didn’t rule out Embiid sitting another game. – 5:59 PM
Rivers says it was a collaborative decision to play Embiid the back-to-back and not in Denver, not one person.
Says the goal is to ramp up over this final stretch instead of ramping down. Wants guys to get used to playing 38-40 mins.
Didn’t rule out Embiid sitting another game. – 5:59 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Doc Rivers said the initial plan was for Joel Embiid to play the entire West Coast trip and Embiid’s calf injury changed the plan to play in Denver. – 5:50 PM
Doc Rivers said the initial plan was for Joel Embiid to play the entire West Coast trip and Embiid’s calf injury changed the plan to play in Denver. – 5:50 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers says both Joel Embiid and James Harden will go through pregame workouts and then their status for tonight will be determined. Rivers said he’s slightly more optimistic about Harden being able to play tonight after he had another workout yesterday. – 5:47 PM
Doc Rivers says both Joel Embiid and James Harden will go through pregame workouts and then their status for tonight will be determined. Rivers said he’s slightly more optimistic about Harden being able to play tonight after he had another workout yesterday. – 5:47 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Doc Rivers says he thinks James Harden and Joel Embiid will play tonight, but he’s not sure.
He notes Harden worked out yesterday on his own. – 5:47 PM
Doc Rivers says he thinks James Harden and Joel Embiid will play tonight, but he’s not sure.
He notes Harden worked out yesterday on his own. – 5:47 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Harden and Embiid decisions will be based on how they feel after warmups tonight, Rivers says.
Doc says he’s more confident in James, who came in for individual work yesterday – 5:47 PM
Harden and Embiid decisions will be based on how they feel after warmups tonight, Rivers says.
Doc says he’s more confident in James, who came in for individual work yesterday – 5:47 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Doc Rivers “thinks” both Joel Embiid and James Harden will play. Game-time decision, though.
Rivers says Harden came in yesterday to work despite it being a blackout day. – 5:47 PM
Doc Rivers “thinks” both Joel Embiid and James Harden will play. Game-time decision, though.
Rivers says Harden came in yesterday to work despite it being a blackout day. – 5:47 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Individual Award Leaderboard, Week 17:
MVP: Embiid
DPOY: Lopez
ROY: Banchero
MIP: Markkanen
6MAN: Quickley
COACH: Brown
EXEC: Altman
CLUTCH: Fox
📺youtube.com/watch?v=EixmKW… pic.twitter.com/Q0NFcPmMUt – 4:55 PM
Individual Award Leaderboard, Week 17:
MVP: Embiid
DPOY: Lopez
ROY: Banchero
MIP: Markkanen
6MAN: Quickley
COACH: Brown
EXEC: Altman
CLUTCH: Fox
📺youtube.com/watch?v=EixmKW… pic.twitter.com/Q0NFcPmMUt – 4:55 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid (calf) and James Harden (Achilles) are both still listed as questionable to play tonight against Dallas. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 2:00 PM
Joel Embiid (calf) and James Harden (Achilles) are both still listed as questionable to play tonight against Dallas. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 2:00 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Was Indiana just a mirage or the start of a turnaround? Mavs will find out in Philly tonight (Embiid and Harden or not). Mavs obviously needing every win they can get. Philly pretty well locked into 3rd in East. @PeasRadio radio pre at 6. Tip w/Brad & me at 6:45 @971TheFreak – 12:10 PM
Was Indiana just a mirage or the start of a turnaround? Mavs will find out in Philly tonight (Embiid and Harden or not). Mavs obviously needing every win they can get. Philly pretty well locked into 3rd in East. @PeasRadio radio pre at 6. Tip w/Brad & me at 6:45 @971TheFreak – 12:10 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
#NBA Awards update: A five-way parlay on J.Embiid for MVP, P.Banchero for ROY, I.Quickley for Sixth Man, L.Markannen for Most Improved and B.Lopez for DPOY pays +600 at @FanDuelSportsbook. Sub Jokic for Embiid, and it pays +553. – 9:49 AM
#NBA Awards update: A five-way parlay on J.Embiid for MVP, P.Banchero for ROY, I.Quickley for Sixth Man, L.Markannen for Most Improved and B.Lopez for DPOY pays +600 at @FanDuelSportsbook. Sub Jokic for Embiid, and it pays +553. – 9:49 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
My thoughts on All-NBA:
Luka
Mitchell
Tatum
Giannis
Jokic
Steph
Jrue
Jaylen
Sabonis
Embiid
Fox
Lillard
Butler
Markkanen
Lopez
Not sure what to do about Shai, Booker, Bam, Haliburton, Ja, or Randle – 9:33 AM
My thoughts on All-NBA:
Luka
Mitchell
Tatum
Giannis
Jokic
Steph
Jrue
Jaylen
Sabonis
Embiid
Fox
Lillard
Butler
Markkanen
Lopez
Not sure what to do about Shai, Booker, Bam, Haliburton, Ja, or Randle – 9:33 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Stephen Curry last night:
39 PTS
8 REB
8 AST
Curry made his 250th 3-pointer of the season. He’s reached that mark nine times, four more such seasons than any other player in NBA history:
9 — Curry
5 — Buddy Hield
4 — James Harden
Subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:19 AM
Stephen Curry last night:
39 PTS 8 REB 8 ASTCurry made his 250th 3-pointer of the season. He’s reached that mark nine times, four more such seasons than any other player in NBA history:
9 — Curry
5 — Buddy Hield
4 — James Harden
Subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:19 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight was Stephen Curry’s 3rd career game of 8+ rebounds/assists/3s each
James Harden has most all time with 5
No one else has more than one (Jason Kidd, Antoine Walker, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Lonzo Ball, Trae Young) – 12:58 AM
Tonight was Stephen Curry’s 3rd career game of 8+ rebounds/assists/3s each
James Harden has most all time with 5
No one else has more than one (Jason Kidd, Antoine Walker, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Lonzo Ball, Trae Young) – 12:58 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tonight is the 3rd time in OKC history that 3 players scored 30+ points.
3/7/12
Westbrook: 31
KD: 30
Harden: 30
4/1/15
Morrow: 32
Westbrook: 31
Kanter: 30
3/28/23
Joe: 33
Giddey: 31
JDub: 31 – 11:01 PM
Tonight is the 3rd time in OKC history that 3 players scored 30+ points.
3/7/12
Westbrook: 31
KD: 30
Harden: 30
4/1/15
Morrow: 32
Westbrook: 31
Kanter: 30
3/28/23
Joe: 33
Giddey: 31
JDub: 31 – 11:01 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum (22 tonight) is the first NBA player to reach 2,100 points this year.
NBA SCORING LEADERS
TATUM, BOS 2100
Embiid, Phi 2032
Doncic, Dal 2008 – 8:14 PM
Jayson Tatum (22 tonight) is the first NBA player to reach 2,100 points this year.
NBA SCORING LEADERS
TATUM, BOS 2100
Embiid, Phi 2032
Doncic, Dal 2008 – 8:14 PM
More on this storyline
Keith Pompey: #Sixers center Joel Embiid (right calf) and PG James Harden (left Achilles) are listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. -via Twitter @PompeyOnSixers / March 28, 2023
Clutch Points: Joel Embiid (calf) and James Harden (achilles) are both listed as QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday’s game vs. the Mavericks, the 76ers have announced. pic.twitter.com/I4TvmFsOKY -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / March 28, 2023
Philadelphia: Joel Embiid (right calf tightness) and James Harden (left achilles soreness) have been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s game against Dallas. -via HoopsHype / March 28, 2023