76ers' Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice by Knicks before New York's go-ahead three, NBA says
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Tyrese Maxey fouled twice during chaotic sequence, L2MR says - ESPN
In its Last Two Minute Report for the New York Knicks' miraculous 104-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Monday night, the NBA ruled that Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times during a frenetic defining sequence, and that 76ers coach Nick Nurse called for a timeout but the referees didn't see it.
Jordi Fernandez still set to coach Canadian men's basketball team at Olympics after taking Nets job
Canadian men's national-team head coach Jordi Fernandez was hired Monday as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, but Canada Basketball says the new job won't affect the Spaniard's place at the Paris Olympics.
Embiid: 76ers 'are going to win this' despite 2-0 hole vs. Knicks - ESPN
NEW YORK — After the Philadelphia 76ers let a precious road playoff victory slip through their fingers in the most dramatic of fashions in Game 2 of their first-round series against the New York Knicks, losing 104-101 on Monday night, 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid declared Philadelphia will go on to win the series.
No plans to shut down Joel Embiid after latest injury scare - ESPN
NEW YORK — After a second brief injury scare involving superstar center Joel Embiid in just over a week, Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said after Saturday night's 111-104 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of their best-of-7 first round series that there are no plans to shut the league's reigning MVP down.
Sixers beat Heat to book playoff date with Knicks, Bulls rout Hawks
LOS ANGELES: The Philadelphia 76ers, fuelled by 23 points from NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid, rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-104 on Wednesday (Apr 18) and book a first-round playoff clash with the New York Knicks.
76ers' Joel Embiid (knee) sits out regular-season finale - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid sat out of Sunday's regular season finale for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Brooklyn Nets in a precautionary measure ahead of the playoffs, sources told ESPN.