Observations after the Sixers made a last-ditch push to pull out a win over the Jazz:
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Observations after the Sixers made a last-ditch push to pull out a win over the Jazz:
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Sixers vs. Jazz starters:
Maxey
Grimes
Watford
Barlow
Bona
Sixers say that VJ Edgecombe has a lumbar contusion.
Out tonight vs. the Jazz, will be re-evaluated before Sixers-Hawks.
Observations after the Sixers got trounced by the Spurs and VJ Edgecombe exited early:
VJ Edgecombe (lower back soreness) will not return, Sixers say.
New story: Maxey happy to take a rare pause following record-breaking, meaningful night ⬇️
Sixers had a video ready to roll after the first quarter honoring Tyrese Maxey’s new franchise record for made 3s.
A new record and MVP chants for Tyrese Maxey.
Maxey broke the record with his fourth 3-pointer of the first quarter.
Tyrese Maxey just tied Allen Iverson's Sixers record of 885 made threes.
Maxey got there in his 375th career game. Iverson played 722 with the Sixers.
Nick Nurse said Johni Broome is scheduled for his meniscus surgery on Saturday, for anyone keeping tabs
"I'm not sure it's gonna end his season, but it's going to be pretty close"
Observations on Joel Embiid's return and the Sixers' dominant win over the Pacers ⬇️
Observations after the Sixers snapped their skid by blowing out the T-Wolves ⬇️
Sixers say Johni Broome will "consult with medical professionals to determine next steps of his treatment plan" after suffering a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee during yesterday's Blue Coats game. No timeline yet.
Sixers say Joel Embiid has been cleared to continue his on-court work after meeting with doctors. Worked out today with player development coaches.
No formal update yet on his status for weekend back-to-back.
From last night: Observations on another Sixers loss without Joel Embiid ⬇️
Nick Nurse said he doesn’t anticipate Joel Embiid being out too long. Said the doctors ruled Embiid out for tonight, but he’ll practice tomorrow and they’ll see from there.
Joel Embiid update from Sixers:
Team says Embiid “reported soreness in his right shin” during All-Star break, is out tomorrow vs. ATL, will be re-evaluated ahead of weekend back-to-back.
Fitting for VJ Edgecombe to earn Rising Stars MVP with his play in the clutch ⬇️
Observations on the Sixers' ugly loss to the Knicks in their final game before the All-Star break ⬇️
Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid, who’s out tonight vs. NYK:
Embiid had right knee soreness after the Suns game, which he believes has improved recently. “Not a ton of concern.”
